Best Animal Birthday Parties In Sydney

By: Haylie Gordon, 28 December 2023

If there are two things kids love, it’s animals and birthday parties. So, if you’ve got the option of combining the two, you’re likely to score some major brownie points in the parenting department. From cuddly and cute to scaly and scary, there are plenty of animal birthday party options in Sydney to kick the birthday festivities up a notch.

Here are our top picks for animal birthday parties in Sydney.

The Best Animal Birthday Parties in Sydney

1. Calmsley Hill City Farm

Calmsley Hill Parties
Calmsley Hill City Farm offers the ultimate animal birthday party in Sydney! 


If you’ve got young kids in Sydney you’ve no doubt already visited Calmsley Hill City Farm and fallen in love with their adorable animals, but did you know that Calmsley also offers kids birthday parties? Calmsley Hill birthday party packages start at $295 and you’ll receive entry into the farm for up to 10 guests under 16, catering, outdoor area hire for the whole day, printable invitations, and not to mention some of the cutest and cuddliest party guests in Sydney.  

There are plenty of ways to up the fun-factor of your party even further, too—with the option to add feed bags, tractor rides, a party host and more.

Location: 31 Darling St, Abbotsbury

2. Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park

Featherdale Birthday Parties
You'll get up close and personal with the animals when you book a birthday party at Featherdale.


For Sydney’s ultimate hands-on wildlife experience,  meet and interact with Australia’s largest collection of native animals! Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park offers unique party experiences that will delight all children.

Packed with wildlife and fun, you can choose from a range of packages starting from $565 for up to 10 children that include park entry, a private party area, kangaroo food, a party host and catering, digital invitations, and more.

Location: 217 Kildare Rd, Doonside

3. Sydney Zoo

Sydney Zoo
Is your child a lover of all things animals? Sydney Zoo has the answer to all of your birthday party planning woes...


A recent launch from the city's favourite animal destination, Sydney Zoo's children’s parties are ultra-fun, ultra-easy for the grownups, and a great way to celebrate and engage your child’s love for wildlife!

Every party at Sydney Zoo includes a reserved party area with animal-themed decorations, as well as free entry for all paid children, a group animal encounter, plenty of free time to explore the zoo, and a whole lot more! A Sydney Zoo party costs $35 per child with a minimum of 12 children and a maximum of 25.

Location: 700 Great Western Hwy, Bungarribee

4. Australian Reptile Park

Australian Reptile Park
Get ready to pet a crocodile and other reptiles at the Australian Reptile Park.


If you’d rather not invite a bunch of reptiles into your home, Australian Reptile Park is the ideal animal birthday party venue in Sydney for reptile-loving kids. Located just an hour outside of Sydney on the Central Coast, the Australian Reptile Park offers highly enjoyable, interactive birthday party packages for animal-loving birthday boys and girls.

With wildlife shows, roaming kangaroos, GIANT tortoises, GIANT crocodiles, a huge outdoor playground, and plenty of reptiles to ogle at, a birthday party at the Australian Reptile Park will be a memorable one. Their birthday party packages start at $399.99 for 10 children and includes entry for all kids, a reserved party area, party food, photos with the animals, lolly bags, party invitations, and more.

Location: Pacific Highway, Somersby

5. Kindifarm

animal birthday parties sydney
Cute and cuddly animal birthday parties are a top priority at Kindifarm.


Let the birthday boy or girl wow their party guests with a whole farm of furry animals in your backyard with Kindifarm. The mobile petting zoo is perfect for all ages, especially the little ones who will love cuddling up with Kindifarm’s rabbits, baby chicks, baby goats, piglets, guinea pigs and more. All birthday party guests will also get the chance to feed some of the animals.

Kindifarm’s mobile petting zoo birthday packages start from $499 for one hour and include transport to your home and all setting up and cleaning.

Location: Mobile service on the Central Coast

6. WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo

WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo
If you've ever wanted to cuddle a koala at your birthday party, here's your chance. 


Just imagine the screams of excitement when you tell your little one that they’re having their birthday party at WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo! Birthday parties at WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo are pretty spectacular because you get to go behind the scenes on your very own guided tour – talk about getting up close and personal with the animals!

Starting at $50 per child, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo’s birthday party packages include all-day entry to the zoo, a party host, guided tour, party games, birthday party food and plenty more.

Note to guests: Kids Birthday Parties are currently unavailable

Location: Wheat Rd, Darling Harbour

7. Golden Ridge Animal Farm

Golden Ridge Animal Farm
All your favourite farmyard animals will be at your party at Golden Ridge Animal Farm.


Another adorable option for an animal birthday party venue, Golden Ridge Animal Farm in Dural takes the stress out of hosting a kid’s farm birthday party! Their various packages include full catering (from $40 per child for a minimum of 15 people) and DIY options ($25 per person) where they leave the party planning up to you and let you enjoy the farm at your leisure.

A fully catered birthday party at Golden Ridge Animal Farm includes entry to the farm, party food, hands-on farm activities, reserved picnic tables, lolly bags and plenty of cuddles with the farm animals.

Location: 686 Old Northern Rd, Dural 

8. Symbio Wildlife Park

Best Animal Birthday Parties in Sydney
Farm animal fun plus water play is on the agenda at Symbio Wildlife Park.


Symbio Wildlife Park in Helensburgh not only offers hands-on animal experiences for the kids but also has a fun outdoor playground and massive outdoor water park to make a summer birthday party extra special.

Symbio Wildlife Park birthday party packages start at $455 for 10 party guests and include entry into and use of the whole park, a private party area, catering, animal food bags, and private animal experiences for the whole group.

Location: 7/11 Lawrence Hargrave Dr, Helensburgh

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