THURMONT ZOO FIELD GUIDE
Host a Wild Birthday: Zooniverse Party Package at Catoctin Wildlife Preserve
A ready-made party for 20 at Catoctin Wildlife Preserve that bundles admission, food, a reserved outdoor space and a special animal ambassador visit—this guide explains what’s included and how the event runs.
Host a Wild Birthday: Zooniverse Party Package at Catoctin Wildlife Preserve.
The Zooniverse Party Package packages a small, contained celebration inside Catoctin Wildlife Preserve in Thurmont: admission for up to 20 guests, a 90‑minute reserved outdoor party space, themed cupcakes, pizza and drinks, petting‑zoo feed for each guest, and a special visit from one of the preserve’s animal ambassadors.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Admission and party basics for 20 guests
The package includes general admission to the preserve for 20 people (adults and/or children) with the birthday child admitted free — an all‑in one group admission designed to simplify guest logistics.
Petting‑zoo feed and an Animal Ambassador visit
Each guest receives Zoofood for the petting zoo, and the party package includes a special visit from one of the preserve’s Animal Ambassadors to bring the celebration to life.
Reserved outdoor space with cake and pizza
A reserved outdoor party area is provided for the celebration, with 21 animal‑themed cupcakes, three large cheese pizzas, two gallons each of fruit punch and water, and place settings for 21 guests.
What the day feels like
What the party feels like
The Zooniverse Party Package is a compact, orchestrated event: guests arrive together, move through general admission and the petting areas with provided zoofeed, use a reserved outdoor party space for food and cake, and gather for a focused appearance by an Animal Ambassador—everything staged to make a birthday simple and memorable.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this package suits and where it may not be ideal.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Meet at 13019 Catoctin Furnace Road, Thurmont, MD 21788 for check‑in and group admission.
The reserved outdoor party space is provided for 90 minutes as part of the package.
Included are Zoofood for each guest, animal‑themed cupcakes (21), 3 large cheese pizzas, 2 gallons each of fruit punch and water, cups/plates/napkins for 21 guests, reserved outdoor party space, and a special gift for the birthday child.
Additional guests may be added for $35.00 per person; upgrades and extra guests are added at checkout.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Where do we meet for the party?
Meet at 13019 Catoctin Furnace Road, Thurmont, MD 21788 for check‑in and group admission.
How many guests are included in the package?
The Zooniverse Party Package includes general admission for 20 people (adults and/or children).
How long is the reserved party space?
The outdoor party space is reserved for 90 minutes as part of the package.
Can I add more guests?
Yes — additional guests may be added for $35.00 per person; upgrades and additional guests are handled at checkout.
What food and service items are included?
The package includes 3 large cheese pizzas, 21 animal‑themed cupcakes, two gallons each of fruit punch and water, and cups/plates/napkins for 21 guests.
Is the birthday child admitted free?
Yes — the package provides free admission for the birthday child.