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Birthday Parties

All proceeds go directly to the care of our animal residents.

Celebrate your birthday surrounded by nearly 400 rescued and rehabilitated animals at The Gud Ark. Our on-site party options include a wider variety of animals than our mobile events, including emus, cows, donkeys, porcupines, and cats. 100% of party proceeds go directly to the care of our animals.

We'd love to celebrate with you, and every party supports our rescued animals directly. Contact us to check availability and reserve your date.

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Party Packages

All on-site birthday parties include a personal party host, private outdoor space, and a full sanctuary tour experience.

Gud Total Party Experience

$210 per hour

2-hour minimum

  • Personal party host to guide your entire event
  • Private outdoor party space available for up to 3 hours
  • Gud Ark gift for each active participant
  • T-shirt for the birthday child or honoree
  • Seating for up to 25 guests (additional seating available at $10 per person over the 25-person limit)
  • Immersive educational tour of the sanctuary with the opportunity to meet and interact with nearly all of our 400 animal residents
  • Free-roam time to explore and enjoy the animals at your own pace

Gud Pony Party with Guided Tour

$550

2.5 hours: includes everything in the Gud Total Party Experience, plus:

  • Horse activities for up to 10 participants
  • Groom and braid your horse's mane and tail
  • Dress up your horse with our available outfits
  • Lead-line style rides for each participating child (additional non-participating children may ride for $5 per person)
  • Make and bake cookies for the horses
  • One professional group photo
  • One individual photo of the birthday honoree

Creature Encounter Add-Ons

Enhance your party with a dedicated 30-minute animal presentation during your event:

Porcupine Presentation & Encounter 30 min | $65
Small Mammal, Parrot & Reptile Presentation & Encounter 30 min | $65

Custom Party Themes

If you have a special theme in mind, we can tailor your experience to focus on specific animals, all in addition to the full sanctuary tour:

Reptiles

Feature scaled, slithery, and cold-blooded favorites throughout the celebration.

Small Mammals

Build the party around gentle, curious little animals guests love to meet.

Pigs

Celebrate with pig-centered encounters that bring plenty of personality and charm.

Goats

Lean into playful goat energy with a theme full of movement, curiosity, and fun.

Horses & Donkeys

Create a barnyard-inspired celebration with beloved equine residents at the center.

Dogs

Design a dog-themed experience built around some of our sweetest rescued companions.

...and More

Have another idea in mind? We can help tailor the experience around your favorite animals.

Important Guidelines

  • Balloons, noise makers, piñatas, streamers, and confetti are not permitted, for the safety of our animals and guests.
  • Alcohol and glassware are not allowed on the property.
  • Your party is responsible for the transportation and storage of gifts, food, and personal supplies.

All animals involved in our birthday party events are sanctuary residents who have been rescued and rehabilitated. If you have any questions or need additional details, please don't hesitate to contact us. We look forward to helping you plan a memorable celebration.