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Maru Birthday Party: Up‑Close Aussie Animals, Mini‑Golf and Themed Lunches in Grantville
Host a children's party at Maru Koala and Animal Park with entry to the Animal Park and Pirate Pete’s mini‑golf, a designated party table and optional private keeper‑led animal interactions.
Maru Birthday Party: Up‑Close Aussie Animals, Mini‑Golf and Themed Lunches in Grantville.
At Maru Koala and Animal Park in Grantville you can stage a children’s birthday around distinct themes — from ‘Aussie Animals’ to ‘Pirate Pete’ — with inclusive access to the Animal Park and Pirate Pete’s mini‑golf, a reserved party table for lunch, choice of hot or healthy food packages, and the option to add a private keeper‑led animal interaction to make the day memorable.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Two Ready‑Made Party Themes and Invitations
Maru offers themed children’s parties — 'Aussie Animals' and 'Pirate Pete' — and you can download Maru‑themed invitations from the park’s website to hand out to guests.
Designated Party Table with Hot or Healthy Menus
All party bookings include a designated party table at lunchtime and a choice between a hot food package (party pie, chicken nuggets, mini hot dog, hot chips, cordial, ice‑cream and lollie‑pop) or a healthy package (fresh sandwich mix, mini hot quiche, cordial and fresh fruit).
Party Plus: Private Keeper‑Led Animal Interaction
Add the Party ‘Plus’ option for a private 'meet the animal' session where a keeper presents a species in a private area; the birthday child may touch the chosen animal (koala, dingo or a snake/lizard) under supervision while the keeper provides information about the species.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
The flow is straightforward: guests arrive and enter the Animal Park and Pirate Pete’s mini‑golf, the group claims its reserved party table for a themed lunch drawn from the hot or healthy package, and — if booked — the Party Plus private animal interaction gives the birthday child a supervised close encounter. The park supplies plates, cutlery and a knife for the birthday cake; parents and guardians are expected to supervise children throughout the park and mini‑golf areas.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this party is built for and key suitability notes.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring the purchaser’s credit/debit card plus photo ID and signature or a valid company email/voucher to present on arrival; otherwise entry may be refused.
Parties include either the hot food lunch package (party pie, chicken nuggets, mini hot dog, hot chips, cordial, ice‑cream and lollie‑pop) or the healthy package (sandwich triangles, mini hot quiche, cordial and fresh fruit); other adults may order from the general menu at their own cost.
The park supplies plates, cutlery and a cake knife for serving; parents and guardians are expected to supervise children in all areas including the Animal Park, shop and mini‑golf.
Final guest numbers must be confirmed at least 24 hours before the party; that confirmed number is the minimum charge and the balance must be received during booking. You can add extras up to 24 hours before the start but cannot reduce numbers.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What birthday themes are available?
Maru offers 'Aussie Animals' and 'Pirate Pete' themed children’s parties and provides downloadable Maru‑themed invitations on its website.
Does the party include entry to the Animal Park and mini‑golf?
Yes. All parties include entry to the Animal Park and Pirate Pete’s mini‑golf for the booked guests.
What are the food options for the party?
You choose between a hot food package (party pie, chicken nuggets, mini hot dog, hot chips, cordial, ice‑cream and lollie‑pop) or a healthy package (fresh sandwich mix, mini hot quiche, cordial and fresh fruit).
Are parents or guardians included for free?
Parents/guardians of the birthday child receive free tea/coffee; if the party has eight or more paying children, the two parents or guardians will also receive free entry to the Animal Park and mini‑golf.
What is the Party Plus option?
Party Plus adds a private 'meet the animal' interaction where a keeper presents a species in a private area and the birthday child may touch the chosen animal (koala, dingo or snake/lizard) under supervision while the keeper provides information.
When do final numbers and payment need to be confirmed?
Final numbers must be confirmed at least 24 hours before the start of the party and that confirmed number is the minimum charge; the balance of payment must be received during booking, and additional children/add‑ons can be added up to 24 hours before the start but numbers cannot be lowered.
What identification is required on arrival?
All tickets require the purchaser’s credit/debit card along with photo ID and signature, or a valid company email/voucher, to be presented upon arrival or entry may be refused.