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For a howling good time, host your child's birthday party or special gathering at the International Wolf Center!

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Highlights:

  • One-of-a-kind event location
  • Gift for birthday child
  • Party favors for children
  • Center invitation and thank-you cards
  • Special greeting by Center education staff
  • Ambassador wolves
  • Award-winning exhibits

Step 1: Decide on a party package

Step 2: Registration and payment

A $25 deposit is required as part of the registration process. Full admission is due upon arrival. Discounts and additional fees will be applied at check-in.

Step 3: Review confirmation
You will be sent a confirmation email within three business days that details your party itinerary and any additional information.

Step 4: Prepare for your visit
Preparation is key to an enjoyable, informative experience at the International Wolf Center. The Party Planning Guide provides additional details to help you prepare for your birthday party experience. Download the guide for more details on:

  • Preparing for your visit
  • Confirmation and itinerary
  • Auditory, visual and mobility assistance
  • Expectations
  • What to bring
  • Meals and treats
  • Evaluation
  • Contact information

Interested in hosting a special event at the Center but need more information? Contact for rental details and fees.


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Birthday Party Packages
  Cost Rental Highlights
Party Package $7 per child; adults free

Minimum of 5 children

10% member discount on total
Rental time of 2 hours includes:
  • Private, party room (classroom) for two hours with access to room one hour prior for decorating/setting up
  • Access to all indoor exhibits during rental
  • Center gift for birthday child
  • Party favor for all children attending (bookmark, paper wolf mask, free admission pass for future use)
  • Center postcards to use for invitations or thank you cards (20)
  • Special greeting by Center education staff
  • Exhibit scavenger hunt sheets
Program Party Package $9 per child; adults free

Minimum of 5 children

10% member discount on total cost
Rental time of 2 hours includes the same features as the Party Package plus:
  • 25-minute program activity by Center education staff
Same features as the Party Package plus:
  • Plaster track craft activity for each child
  • "Environmentally friendly" napkins, plates, forks and cups
  • Assistance with gift opening (taking out garbage, notes for thank you cards, paper bags to carry gifts home)
Make it a Slumber Party Package fee plus $12 per participant Features of the chosen Package plus:
  • 45-minute program and a sleepover
  • Choose either a Wolf Communication program or a What's For Dinner? program
  • Sleep in the Center's auditorium
  • Use of the Center's theater for a film
  • Continental breakfast