Exclusive After-Hours VIP Night Parties

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TOTAL EXCLUSIVITY

Your group gets the run of the place. Parties start after closing (dusk), ensuring a completely private experience away from the public crowds.

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FOOD FREEDOM

Bring your own cake, snacks, and drinks. We also recommend Bella Villa or Pat's Pizzeria for delivery right to the gate.

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ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS

The petting zoo is fully open for your party. Feed buckets are available at the gate ($1/scoop) for hands-on interaction.

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LOGISTICS HANDLED

We provide the picnic tables and handle all trash receptacles. Our staff is on-site to assist and ensure everything runs smooth.

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PARTY AUDIO

Request our Bluetooth "Party Speaker" in advance (free charge). Sync your phone and control the vibe with your own playlist.

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AVAILABILITY

Daily at dusk.
EXCEPTIONS: Fridays & Saturdays during "Boo! at the Zoo" and "Zoo Lights" seasons.

AFTER-HOURS RATES

FIRST HOUR (Includes up to 30 Guests) $300

ADDITIONAL HOURS $150/hr

FEED BUCKETS $1.00/scoop

BAMBOO STEMS $1.00/stem

DEPOSIT (REFUNDABLE*) $50

*Deposit refundable with 24-hour cancellation notice. Rain dates highly recommended.

BOOK YOUR DATE

Use the scheduler below to lock it in.

Scheduler & Live Quote

Fill out your group details below to instantly view real-time availability and secure your spot.

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1. Choose a Date

Select a highlighted day to see available times.

2. Event Details & Billing

Primary Contact First Name *

Primary Contact Last Name *

Primary Email *

Mobile Phone (Day of event) *

Guest of Honor / Group Name *

Estimated Headcount

Don't worry if you don't have exact numbers yet! Just give us your best guess so we can generate an estimated quote. You can update this closer to your party date.

Number of Adults *

Number of Children *

Rain Date (Optional)

Payment Method *

*An official invoice will be emailed. Payment is required prior to or upon entry.

Animal Feeding Package

For the dietary health and safety of our animals, feed scoops are strictly limited to a maximum of 30 per group. If your group requires more feeding opportunities, we highly recommend adding bamboo! Bamboo is a healthy, universally enjoyed treat that all of our animals—including our rabbits and prairie dogs, Chip and Dale—can safely eat.

Feeding Plan *

Feed Scoops (Max 30)

Bamboo Stems

Want to extend your event by an extra hour? (Optional +$150)

No thanks — just the first hour Yes — add an extra hour (+$150)

+ Send the invoice to someone else? (Optional)

If someone else is handling payment — a spouse, family member, or event coordinator — enter their info here so the invoice lands in the right inbox.

Their Name (Optional)

Their Phone (Optional)

Their Email (Optional)

Party Occasion *

Bringing Outside Food/Cake? *

Request Bluetooth Speaker?

Ages in Your Group *

Select all age brackets that apply to your guests (excluding infants under 12 months).

Ages 0–3 Ages 4–7 Ages 8–12 Ages 13–17 Adults 18+

Additional Notes or Special Needs (Optional)

Estimated Event Quote

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Estimated Total: $0.00

*This is an estimate. Final invoices may vary based on exact headcount upon arrival.

Guest Conduct & Liability Agreement

By submitting this booking, the party organizer agrees to the following:

Group Responsibility: The party organizer assumes responsibility for the conduct of all guests attending this event.
Zero Tolerance for Animal Harassment: 3 Palms Zoo is a rescue sanctuary. Any harassment of the animals — including chasing, crowding, or unauthorized feeding — will result in the immediate removal of the responsible party without a refund.
Headcount & Payment: Final headcount and any outstanding balance are due upon arrival. Guests arriving beyond the booked count will be charged at the gate rate.

I agree to the Guest Conduct & Liability terms above and confirm I am authorized to book this event.

🚧 Pardon Our Dust!

We are rolling out a brand-new, upgraded booking system for 2026. If you run into any hiccups or need help securing your date, just text us directly at (302) 715-1326 and we’ll get you on the schedule manually.

PRIVATE ZOO ACCESS

TOTAL EXCLUSIVITY

FOOD FREEDOM

ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS

LOGISTICS HANDLED

PARTY AUDIO

AVAILABILITY

Scheduler & Live Quote

1. Choose a Date

2. Event Details & Billing

Estimated Headcount

Estimated Event Quote

Guest Conduct & Liability Agreement

Secure Payment

🚧 Pardon Our Dust!

PRIVATE ZOO ACCESS

TOTAL EXCLUSIVITY

FOOD FREEDOM

ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS

LOGISTICS HANDLED

PARTY AUDIO

AVAILABILITY

Scheduler & Live Quote

1. Choose a Date

2. Event Details & Billing

Estimated Headcount

Estimated Event Quote

Guest Conduct & Liability Agreement

Secure Payment

🚧 Pardon Our Dust!

👻 Boo! at the Zoo! Updates!