Inspire your pint-sized scientist with an unforgettable birthday bash at the Academy!
Designed for children ages 2-10, your party will feature an action-packed array of events and activities at one of the most enchanting—and educational—settings in the Bay Area.
Each party package includes:
Select from one of four party packages below:
You bring your little animals—and we'll bring ours! Mingle with a guest of the non-human variety in this party package, which includes:
For ages 6 and up. $729 members; $799 non-members
In addition to a menagerie of memories, party guests will return home with a handcrafted keepsake. This package includes:
For ages 6 and up. $729 members; $799 non-members
Young explorers will embark on an exciting safari inside the rainforest to find and identify a variety of animal species. This package includes:
For ages 6 and up. $629 members; $699 non-members
This party will engage your littlest minnows with a captivating, science-themed storytime. This package includes:
For ages 5 and under. $629 members; $699 non-members
We require a 1:5 adult-to-child guest ratio.
A $200 non-refundable deposit is required at time of reservation and the balance is due 30 days prior to your event date. No refunds given for cancellations within 30 days of event.
Party can be rescheduled once without penalty, no later than 60 days prior to the event date. All other reschedulings will be treated as a cancellation of the original date and another deposit must be paid to hold a new date.
For more information, view the Birthday Party Handbook.
Questions? Email or call us anytime: specialtytours@calacademy.org or (415) 379-5854.
Go behind the scenes of the Academy, from our vast scientific collections to our private gem and mineral vault.
Perfect for small groups interested in a more intimate experience and an insider's view of the Academy.
Treat your family to a night at the museum and curl up next to your favorite creatures!
View the handbook for FAQs about hosting a party at the Academy.
Please contribute to the Academy Relief Fund today to support world-class research and science outreach, expert care and enrichment for our nearly 40,000 live animal residents, and fresh educational resources at a time when young minds need them most.
