Zoo Birthday Party Ideas

A zoo themed birthday party is the perfect theme for young children and should be bright, colorful, and most importantly fun! There are a plethora of different zoo themed party decor options available. This theme is the perfect option for an outdoor party, but can make a wonderful theme for an indoor party as well. Signs, plates, balloons, and cupcake toppers are some of the many decorations available on the market. It will be easy to find exactly what you need with this theme.

Zoo Invitations

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Zoo Decorations

It’s a great idea to start with stocking up on the party essentials. There are a large variety of zoo themed and animal print plates, cups, and napkins available. You may even find coordinating sets. Themed paper plates are not only fun, they make for easy clean up at the end of the party.

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Of course, you will need more than just the essentials to make your zoo themed birthday party a hit! There are many different animal print balloons available in a variety of shapes and sizes. Make sure to stock up on different themed balloons. Balloons are a quick and easy way to transform your space into a perfectly themed party you want. They also can make for fun games for your younger party guests.

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Balloons are not the only quick and easy decorations. There are tons of different backdrops available to transform any boring wall into the perfect zoo themed photo opportunity. Posters are made in all different sizes to fit almost any space that you can imagine. In addition, there are many paper cut-out decorations such as zoo animals and leaves!

Let’s not forget the streamers! Streamers in different shades of green can make for a beautiful backdrop or can be used to decorate the ceiling with vines.

Every zoo themed party needs zoo animals. There are many cardboard cut-outs of zoo animals available. Some are even life-size. These life-size replicas are the perfect way to welcome guests to the party. If you have a bunch of stuffed animals laying around, they can also be repurposed into party decorations.

Give each party guest a zoo themed mask or headband on arrival. There are tons of multi-packs available that include animals such as monkeys, lions, zebras, and elephants. The masks will allow children to have fun disguising themselves and also make for memorable photos.

Zoo Theme Animal Ear Headbands for Birthday Party Favors

Zoo Food and Drinks

No party is complete without food! A multi-tiered cake is the perfect way to encompass a variety of zoo animals and settings. Cookies can also be made to look just like zoo animals by using cut-outs. There are cut-outs available for many zoo animals such as lions, tigers, giraffes, and birds. Cupcakes with zoo animals’ toppers also make a nice addition to the dessert area. For a salty treat, you could set out “Cheetos for Cheetahs” or “Peanuts for Elephants.”

Beverages are a must! To add some fun to the beverage area, you can call it the “watering hole.” Tropical punch is a great choice for a zoo themed party. Some guests might prefer water. You can dress up your plain plastic water bottles with zoo themed wrappers. Many wrappers are even able to be customized.

Zoo Party Games

Make sure guests don’t get bored by playing party games. If you have a large open area, you can play monkey tag, which is a variation of the classic freeze tag. A safari scavenger hunt is also a great way to get people moving. Many zoo themed games can be purchased for indoor areas as well.

If you’re looking for a quiet game after all the energy starts to die down, sleeping lions might be the perfect option. For this game, everyone gets to lie on the floor and pretend to be asleep. If anyone gets caught moving, they are out!

A photo booth is also a great way to keep both young and old guests occupied. There are many different photo props for a zoo themed party such as animal ears, glasses, and even outfits! The backdrop could be a solid color or zoo themed. There are lots of options available.

Zoo Party Favors

Zoo Animal Party Favors

Zoo animal themed glasses or zoo animal crayons make for a fun party favor and a great photo opportunity. For favors on a budget, you can place animal crackers in decorative zoo themed baggies.

Bang Bang Wild West Birthday

Bang Bang Wild West Birthday

Bang Bang Wild West Birthday by Invento Festa:

This Bang Bang Wild West birthday party was planned by Invento Festa. The party was filled with western flair and adorable decor.

The dessert table was filled with delicious looking creations. The largest cake was three-tiers and included a dessert scene on the bottom layer, complete with cactuses. The middle layer of the cake was cow print and the top layer featured a red bandana with a hat and lasso topper. A smaller cake was decorated with a “TNT’ sign and featured a custom made cowboy on the top. Another platter of goodies was filled with cowboy themed cupcakes. Each cupcake included a cow printed wrapper. The cupcakes were decorated with cowboy hats, stars,  horseshoes, and cactuses. Cake pops were uniquely decorated to look like little bags of money. An assortment of cupcakes were set on a miniature train track and made to look like explosives. Pudding cups were served in elegant glass jars decorated with red and white checkered ribbon. Each pudding cup came with its own wooden spoon. Guests could also choose from custom cookies and macaroons.

The background of the dessert table was adorable! A barn wood looking backdrop featured a sign that read “Saloon.” Below the backdrop, a red bandana print added color and fit perfectly with the theme. A real cowboy hat and rope adorned the wall, which gave the party an authentic cowboy feel. Real hay bails decorated either side of the table. The hay bails served as the perfect spot to place realistic-looking dynamite and money bags. A real large cactus behind the hay bails was the perfect touch. Potted cactuses were placed throughout the table and dessert area. Potted cactuses were placed throughout the table and dessert area.

Guests had the opportunity to take home some unique party favors. Adorable miniature brown pots filled with a special treat were wrapped in red and white cloth and even included a wooden spoon. Small glass jars were filled with candy for guests to take on the go. Guests also got their very own cowboy hat, bandana, and badge.

A “Wanted” frame hanging from a tree served as the perfect place to snap memorable photos. There was even a cowboy hat to use as a photo prop.

Real tee-pees were set up in the yard to give the little cowboys a fun experience. There was even an adorable fake fire outside near the tee-pees.

Two wooden chairs provided the perfect place for guests to relax. One of the chairs was decorated with a red bandana and adorable cowboy print balloons.

Credits:

Invento Festa
Cupcakes, Cakepops, Cookies: Doces-Bolos Maria Célia
Macarons: Sweet Mel
Props: Criare
Balloons: Caldeirão Mágico
Entertainment: Turma do Miojo
Photography: Julie Asdurian

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Flock of Fun Flamingo Birthday

Flock of Fun Flamingo Birthday

Flock of Fun Flamingo Birthday by Believents.

This super fun and vibrant flock of fun flamingo themed birthday party was planned by Believents. The party was bursting with exciting colors and patterns throughout.

The dessert table was adorable! A cake in the center of the table sat on a pink pedestal. The cake was bright blue and included a flamingo topper, beautiful decorative flowers, and pineapples. The cake also included the name of the birthday girl in pink letters. Doughnuts were uniquely made to look like pineapples. How cute! Cupcakes were placed on fun tropical themed pedestals. Each cupcake was intricately decorated with a different tropical design. Other tasty treats such as chocolates, candies, and chips were adorably individually packaged for guests to take on the go. The packages all featured bright tropical colors and designs. All of the foods were labeled with special flamingo themed tags, which made it easy for guests to pick out exactly what they were looking for.

The background of the dessert area was also bursting with color and tropical vibes. A large banner featured two flamingos and the name of the birthday girl. The top of the banner was decorated with a tropical garland. Blue and and yellow paper fan decorations were placed perfectly in front of the banner. On either side of the paper fans were two real pineapples. Bright yellow and red flowers were placed in adorable blue and white striped vases. The table even included two classic plastic pink flamingos. Picture frames were used to display pictures of flamingos which just so happened to have a matching background to the flower vases.

The table itself was covered with a crisp white table cloth and featured a  pretty pink table skirt. A banner on the front of the table was full of flamingos and bright colored patterns. On either side of the table were bright green, pink, and blue balloons. At the front of the table large block letters spelled the word “one.” Each letter was perfectly themed with a flamingo pattern.

A white wooden ladder was placed on the table to hold party favors. The favors were placed in adorable bags with tropical designs. Each bag was carefully tied with a pink ribbon.

The bright colors and fun atmosphere were sure to make this party a party to remember!

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BALL-tastic Soccer Football Party

BALL-tastic Soccer Football Party Theme

BALL-tastic Soccer Football Party by Perfect Packages:

This BALL-tastic Soccer Football themed party was thoughtfully planned by Perfect Packages. The party was filled with decor to mimic an exciting soccer match.

The dessert table was filled with delicious looking goodies. The center of the table held a bright green cake topped with miniature edible soccer balls on the top. The cake topper read “goal” with the letter o made to look like a soccer ball. The side of the cake was decorated with a sign for the birthday boy and soccer jerseys all the way around.  The green platter holding the cake was encircled with chocolate cupcakes. Each cupcake featured a soccer-themed topper. A double-decker tray with more cupcakes also held green and white chocolate balls in custom packaging for guests to take home. A miniature ferris wheel was also uniquely used to hold cupcakes. The Ferris wheel was decorated with a goal sign. Some of the cupcake toppers were even made to look like soccer jerseys. The jerseys even included numbers.

The background of the dessert table fit perfectly with the theme. Green and white accordion fold decorations and cutout soccer balls decorated a crisp white background. The table itself was covered in green turf made to look just like a soccer field. Cutouts of soccer players in action were placed throughout the table. Signs were placed near each tasty treats so that guests knew their options. The signs were also decorated to fit the theme with black and white soccer players around the border. The front of the table was decorated with a banner with the name of the special birthday boy being celebrated. On either side of the Ferris wheel were two shiny gold trophies.

In addition to sweet treats, there were also an array of salty treats such as popcorn, chips, and croissants. Each snack also had a decorative sign to match the theme.

Party favors were placed in adorable soccer balls. Each bag included matching decorative tags. Guests could even take home matching water bottles.

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Vibrant Art and Crafts Party

Vibrant Art and Crafts Party

This vibrant art and Crafts Party was fabulously arranged by the experts at EVENTee Party. It would make a perfect birthday set up with such a variety of activities and bold theme colors. The venue for this event was very large, making it simple to accommodate a wide variety of guests. 

Colors popped from top to bottom at this party, bright pinks, blues, greens, yellows and more.  The entire ceiling space was filled with a fantastic arrangement of balloons and hanging lanterns, creating a full and fun look. 

Long rows of tables were set up with easels for each visitor so they could all create art to take home with them. Everything was spaced smoothly to allow for optimal comfort as they crafted.

The entire section was set aside to display the treats in an adorable art style.  Two tables of different sizes were set together to create dimension while allowing for easy access. They were accented with fantastic details including a massive paintbrush at the front with a rainbow of colors at the end of it.  Large display crayons were placed on the ends of the table for a cute effect. An intense background of paint splashes and a large palette to emphasize the theme perfectly. 

The treats offered at this vibrant Art and Crafts party included scrumptious cupcakes that were frosted in white and sprinkled with bright colors.  Candies in jars added even more color to the tables. A bright macaron tree made a fun addition to the dessert section. There were also cookies to enjoy too. At the center of the back table, a fantastic two-tiered cake had a wonderful marbleized look in orange, red and white. With its intricate color design, it didn’t need a topper to be a showstopper at this lovely event.

Credits: Planning/design – EVENTee Party

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