Egyptian Fruit Bat

Egyptian Fruit Bat

Fruit bats are in the “megabat” family. Unlike most megabats, the Egyptian fruit bats uses echo-location for navigating in darkness. They produce sounds with their tongues that resemble a series of clicks to the human ear.

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Birthday Parties

Have a WILD party at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo!
(for ages 4 & up)

Your Party Includes:

  • Your own party area reserved for 1 1/2 hours
  • Meet n' greet with an animal
  • Zoo admission for up to 20 children (minimum of 8 children required)
  • A special gift for the birthday child
  • Party favors for young guests
  • A fun game and an animal-themed craft
  • Birthday ice cream cake

We do all the work so you can enjoy your special celebration!

Packages:

  • Ultimate Safari Package I - pizza and a juice box
    Members $14.50/child | Non-members 17.50/child
  • Ultimate Safari Package II - choice of chicken nuggets, hamburger or a cheeseburger, fries and a juice box
    Members $14.50/child |  Non-members 17.50/child
  • Explorer Package - no food
    Members $11.00/child | Non-members 14.00/child

Exciting Additions:

  • Costumed penguin $30.00
  • Costumed elephant $30.00
  • Puppet Show $30.00
  • Safari-themed binoculars & hat $5.00/child
  • Animal cookies $1.50/bag
  • Box of popcorn $2.00/bag
  • Cotton candy $2.25/bag
  • Juice boxes $1.00/box

Book your party today! Call (315) 435-8511 x180.
Reservations must be made 3 weeks in advance.
$50 non-refundable deposit required within 7 days of booking.
Make checks payable to Friends of the Zoo.