Plumpton Park Zoo
Choose a private reptile, mammal, bird, or porcupine encounter—or a private zoo tour and giraffe feeding.
Rising Sun, MD · Party facts checked 2026-08-31
Animal-encounter packages cost $350–$400; the private giraffe tour and feeding costs $500.
Every package covers up to 15 children and five adults; additional guests pay the discounted group rate.
Where the party happens
Our take
The animal encounters—not general zoo admission—are the reason to choose it. The $500 giraffe tier is genuinely distinctive; the smaller encounters are the better value.
What the provider publishes
- Every package lasts two hours and covers 15 children plus five adults.
- The $500 giraffe package includes a private zoo tour and private giraffe feeding.
- Lower-priced packages offer private reptile, animal, porcupine, or bird encounters.
Food & cake
Food is not listed as part of the package. Picnic-table, pavilion, and classroom options are available; confirm outside-food and refrigeration rules.
Setup & cleanup
Groups using a picnic area must remove all paper, trash, and food before leaving.
Booking timing
Book online through the zoo's party page; confirm deposit and cancellation terms before paying.
Accessibility & logistics
Ask whether the selected encounter and eating area use paved or gravel routes and whether a classroom can serve as a weather backup.
Confirm before paying a deposit
- Which picnic, pavilion, or classroom space is included versus extra?
- What ages fit the selected animal encounter?
- What is the weather and cancellation policy?
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Packages, prices, and rules change. We checked the provider-owned sources below on 2026-08-31; confirm your date and final total directly.
Sources: plumptonparkzoo.org · plumptonparkzoo.org