PRESCOTT ZOO FIELD GUIDE
Party Among the Barnyard: A Three‑Hour Kids’ Celebration at Heritage Park Zoo
A three-hour outdoor birthday rental at the Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary featuring animal encounters, farm animals and a sandy playground for up to 30 guests.
Party Among the Barnyard: A Three‑Hour Kids’ Celebration at Heritage Park Zoo.
Set inside the Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary in Prescott, this compact, outdoor venue stages a child’s birthday around hands‑on animal encounters, a friendly farm‑animal area and a sandy playground — all configured for small-group rentals and playgroups in a safe zoo setting.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Animal Encounters Included
All birthday party packages for children 12 and under include zoo admission and an animal encounter, giving kids direct, supervised interaction with the sanctuary’s animals.
Sandy Playground & Picnic Areas
The site includes a sandy playground and multiple picnic benches; guests may bring food and non‑alcoholic drinks to enjoy on the grounds when benches are not reserved for other events.
Private Three‑Hour Rentals for Groups
Parties are reserved in three‑hour blocks and accommodate up to 30 guests, making the ramada a focused, contained setting for children’s celebrations and small group rentals.
What the day feels like
What to Expect
Arrive at the Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary for a planned three‑hour rental: check in, take part in an included animal encounter tailored for the children in your party, move between the farm‑animal displays and sandy playground, and gather at picnic benches for food and cake within the reserved space.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this party space suits — and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
You may bring food and non‑alcoholic drinks; note that balloons and straws are not permitted on site.
The ramada is near picnic benches and a sandy playground suitable for young children; benches are available if not reserved for another event.
No balloons, straws or BBQs are allowed; all renters must sign the Small Rentals Agreement and a non‑refundable 50% deposit is required to secure the date.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is a birthday reservation?
Each party reservation is for three hours.
Where do parties take place?
Parties are held at the Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary.
How many guests can I bring?
Reservations accommodate up to 30 guests; any guests above the maximum are charged regular admission on the day of your visit.
What times are party slots available?
From May 1 to October 31 you may select either 9:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m.; from November 1 to April 30 you may select either 10:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. Availability is shown on the online calendar and varies by date.
What is your cancellation or deposit policy?
A non‑refundable 50% deposit is required to reserve your date.
Can I bring food, balloons, or use a BBQ?
Guests may bring food and non‑alcoholic drinks and use picnic benches when not reserved; balloons, straws and BBQs are not allowed.
Who do I contact to support wildlife or ask event questions?
For more information or to support wildlife through your special event, contact [email protected].