Go wild for your birthday! Whether you're looking for a picnic style party or an educational birthday party program, the Oakland Zoo offers a variety of fun party packages!
Please download the Snow Building Rental Application and submit your completed form via email or fax to (510) 735-8840 at least 6 weeks in advance. Please contact (510) 632-9525 ext. 200 for more information.
175 seated / 250 standing
All rental rates are the same for all parties, including non-profits. You must rent the Snow Building for a minimum of 5 hours. You may opt to add additional hours to your reservation at an additional hourly rate.
Weekdays: 8:00am - 12:30am
Weekends: 10:00am to 12:30am (12:00am youth events).
Monday-Thursday: $900
Friday & Sunday: $1800
Saturday & Holidays: $2400
New Year's Eve: $4000
Monday-Thursday: $100
Friday & Sunday: $200
Saturday & Holidays: $300
Monday-Thursday: $250
Friday & Sunday: $500
Saturday & Holidays: $500
New Year's Eve: $750
$30 per hour per guard. Your party may not require security.
Kitchen Access: $300 (No freezer)
Tables: 5' tables for $8 each.
Discounted Parking Passes: $6 per pass.
Discounted Admission Passes: Adults: $19 / Seniors (65+) and Children (2-14): $15
(Currently Closed) How would you like to see grizzly bears at night? Or hear wolves howling after dark? Oakland Zoo-Fari at the California Trail Clorox Foundation Overnight Experience offers an urban camping experience with after-dark activities, fun, and learning. This program is available to all families with children ages 8 and up.