{"id":7708,"date":"2017-04-28T08:08:17","date_gmt":"2017-04-28T15:08:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.westsidemommy.com\/site\/?p=7708"},"modified":"2017-05-22T14:26:02","modified_gmt":"2017-05-22T21:26:02","slug":"lazoo-birthdays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westsidemommy.com\/site\/lazoo-birthdays\/","title":{"rendered":"Birthday Parties at the Los Angeles Zoo"},"content":{"rendered":"

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This year, the Los Angeles Zoo turns fifty! During their Wild for the Planet<\/em><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0media day kickoff last Sunday, we enjoyed\u00a0a Birthday Party Mini-Expo at Treetops Terrace, where we experienced a sampling of their\u00a0Birthday Party package offerings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

It was a lot of fun for the kids\u00a0and<\/em> adults! If you plan a party here, it will definitely be an unforgettable experience.<\/p>\n

Here’s what we experienced:<\/p>\n

Locations<\/h2>\n

The party we attended was held at their largest location: Treetops Terrace<\/strong>, next to the carousel in the middle of the zoo. It is large, shaded, and can accommodate up to 400 guests. Adjacent to it, are Gazebo #1<\/strong> (up to 40 guests) and Gazebo #2<\/strong> (up to 80 guests). The additional gazebos were used at the party as well, for face painting and caricatures.<\/p>\n

Other location options include Eucalyptus Grove<\/strong> (located closer to the entrance of the zoo), which accommodates up to 200 guests; and Mahale Mountain<\/strong>\u00a0(located further in the zoo, near the chimpanzees), for up to 100 guests.<\/p>\n

Catered Food Options<\/h2>\n

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Everything was served buffet-style, on animal-themed decorated tables. Dessert was delicious (my kid loved the cookies), and drinks (water, lemonade, iced tea) were refreshing.<\/p>\n

Package options include:<\/p>\n

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  • Kid’s Sandwich Board<\/li>\n
  • Pizza Package<\/li>\n
  • Classic American Buffet<\/li>\n
  • Western Barbecue (my favorite!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Here’s a short video<\/a>\u00a0I shot of their set-up.<\/p>\n