Birthday Parties

We’ll arrange the activities; you bring the food, drinks, serving materials, decorations, and goody bags!

Themes

Animal Encounter

  • 1 hour and 30 minutes
  • Ages 3 & up
  • Max 1 adult per child
  • Eye-Spy walk
  • Hands-on animal encounter
  • Max 10 children for those turning 3 & 4
  • Max 15 children for those turning 5+*
  • Starting at $400 for up to 10 children
  • *for 5+, may add up to 5 additional children at $15 each


Treasure Hunt

  • 1 hour and 45 minutes
  • Ages 5 & up
  • Drop-off only
  • Treasure hunt around Cherry Lawn Park
  • Visit with the animals
  • Max 15 children
  • Starting at $450 for up to 10 children (may add up to 5 additional children at $15 each)


Birthday parties are available September to June only.


To start the process of booking your birthday party with us, please fill out the form below and we will contact you.

Birthday Parties FAQs

  • Why are only 10 children allowed for 3 & 4 year old parties?

    Our young ones get very excited when seeing our animals…and we love that! But too many little ones around our animals at the same time can be stressful for our resident animals. So to ensure the best possible animal encounter we cap out at 10 children for our youngest ones.

  • Can I have adults at the party? Can I bring food for them?

    Because some of our party goers are very young, we do allow 1 ADULT PER CHILD to stay for our 3 & 4 year old parties, but for 5+ we do request drop-off only. However, please keep in mind that this is a childrens’ party, and the party will be for children only. Any adults in attendance (other than the birthday child’s parents) will be asked to gather in a classroom separate from where the main party is happening. If you wish to bring food for the adults that is fine, just remember there is no alcohol allowed and you are responsible for the set up/clean up of any adult food and drink.

  • What do you provide, and what sort of food should I bring for the party? What else do I bring?

    The DNC provides a party host, an assistant, all activities and all the program content for the party. You provide any food you wish. Some do pizza and cake, some light snacks and cupcakes, and some just birthday cake – it is really up to you! Don’t forget to bring tablecloths and your paper goods.

  • Can I bring decorations?

    You may bring decorations if you wish (just remember no balloons, noisemakers or pinatas allowed). Those who do bring decorations usually bring table décor and a wall sign or two. Just keep in mind whatever you bring you should take back with you.

  • When do you do birthday parties?

    We do birthday parties on Saturdays and Sundays, and offer either a 10:30am start or a 1:00pm

    start.

  • How do I go about booking a party?

    Please go to https://www.dariennaturecenter.org/birthday-parties and click on the Birthday

    Party Inquiry Form button. Fill out the form and Dina, our Birthday Party Coordinator will reach

    out to you!

Please be mindful of the following restrictions:

No balloons, noisemakers, piñatas, or alcohol.

If you have any questions, please email dina@dariennaturecenter.org.