Celebrate your special day with us! Reserve our picnic area or Conservatory for a unique event at Cat Tales Wildlife Center. For details and reservations, please call us. Conservatory rentals are available for $50, providing exclusive use for 3 hours.
Birthday Party and Event Details:
- Discounted Admission: Groups of 20+ enjoy a reduced rate of $10 per person (single transaction). Smaller groups pay standard admission.
- Special Gift for the Birthday Star: The birthday guest receives one FREE animal adventure feeding of their choice (age restrictions apply).
- Balloons: Please ensure all balloons are brought in/out, gathered, and bagged to prevent them from entering animal spaces.
- Clean-Up: Guests are responsible for clearing all trash, food, etc., into provided receptacles.
- Ice Cream Storage: We’re happy to store your ice cream or ice cream cake in our Gift Shop freezer until it’s ready to be served.
A la Carte Add-Ons:
- Guided Tour – $50: Make your event extra special with a one-hour guided tour. Advanced booking is required to ensure availability. Self-guided tours are also welcome; informational signage near each enclosure shares details about our animals, and staff are always nearby to answer questions.
- Animal Adventure Feedings – $5-$10/person: Treat your guests to a memorable animal adventure feeding! Available as a fun, unique party favor, these can be arranged in advance to ensure staff and setup availability. Prices vary per adventure, with some age restrictions.
- Propane Heater for the Conservatory – $25: For cooler days, add a propane heater to your Conservatory rental for a cozy 3-hour event.
We understand each event is unique! For tailored planning, please call our office at (509) 238-4126 or email us at cattalesed@gmail.com. Email responses may take 1-2 days, and we appreciate your patience.
Other Group Tour Fee Information
$200 High season (April through September)
$150 Low season (Oct. thru March)
Private tours accommodate groups of 1 to 10 guests (excluding infants) and include one complimentary animal feeding encounter.
Private tours are outside of our daily free Tour and are typically scheduled in advance with a reservation—no funds are collected until arrival for the Tour.
Groups of up to 19 people – regular admission price.
Groups of 20 or more paying guests (not including free guests: under 5, seniors, or disabled in total count) – $10/person when paid in one transaction.
Group tours are outside of our daily free Tour and are typically scheduled in advance with a reservation—no funds are collected until arrival for the Tour. Note: The Group Tour does not include a free feeding encounter.
**For groups where each guest is paying their own entry, have the group leader who scheduled the event collect and total all funds in one transaction, or have them present at the Ticket Booth to check in their members as each pays their $10 admission. **
Groups of up to 19 people – regular admission price.
Groups of 20 or more paying guests (not including free guests: under 5, seniors, or disabled in total count) – $10/person when paid in 1 transaction, PLUS 3 free adults for every 10 paying kids.
Note: The educational / homeschool school tour does not include one free feeding encounter.
**For groups where each guest is paying their own entry, have the group leader who scheduled the event collect and total all funds to pay in one transaction. Alternatively, have them present at the Ticket Booth to check in their members as each pays their own $10 admission. ** **
Option 1: Call ahead to let us know you will be joining us for our complimentary daily Tour, typically at 11:30 am, to ensure we don’t have other tours scheduled that day, which could affect the timing of our free daily Tour. Also helpful so we can have a heads up of any group visiting. Join the free daily Tour + free admission for seniors, disabled, or under 5 = free visit.
Option 2: To schedule a tour outside of our free daily Tour for groups that would otherwise be free of charge, the fee is half of the regular rate for their group, based on the number of people (see rate schedule above). Typically scheduled in advance with a reservation, we will collect fees upon arrival. We offer this discount for scheduling their own Tour (outside of the free daily Tour). While balancing supporting animal care and our nonprofit, it pulls staff away from daily tasks for an hour or more of tour time. Note: The discounted group tour does not include a free feeding encounter.
For guests hosting their birthday party or other gathering here, they have the option to add on a tour to their visit. In addition to their admission (see rate schedule above), they can add the following to their visit:
Guided Tour: – Typically scheduled in advance, they should let staff know when during their visit they would like the Tour to start. Tour add-on price is $50. Note: The add-on tour does not include a free feeding encounter; however, guests receive one free feeding encounter when visiting on their birthday/holding a birthday event at Cat Tales.
Conservatory or Camper Yard Rental: $50 rental fee for up to 3 hours, plus 30 minutes for setup time. We recommend making reservations to ensure the Conservatory or yard is available on the day and time of your event. Guests are responsible for cleaning up the space they use.
Heater in Conservatory: – $25 charge for use of the heater when reserving the Conservatory to help offset the cost for propane and staff setup.
Feeding Encounters: A unique party favor for your event, the host may opt to purchase feeding encounters for their guests (age limits apply) in the Gift Shop during their visit. If planning this for their event, it is helpful to give our staff a heads up so we can prepare encounter treats and dedicated staffing for their group encounters.