PWC Birthday Parties
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the outdoor and wooded nature of our programs, some parts of the program/tour will be inaccessible to wheelchairs, walking aids and those with additional mobility concerns. Since we are on a City of Durham park, we are limited in the improvements and additions we can implement. If you have any concerns or questions, please call us at 919-489-0900 prior to booking a tour or program.
Birthday parties at Piedmont Wildlife Center are unforgettable! Your young nature lover will be in awe of our amazing wildlife ambassadors, and they’ll have a blast discovering nature outside! We host birthday parties year-round.
Birthday party programs are booked for 2-hour time slots. This time includes the 60-minute program and access to the party area for set up, a celebration & clean up for 30 minutes pre- and post-program. Birthday party staff leave the premises after this time, but party members are welcome to remain in the park until dusk.
party options
Choose 1 or 2 activities:
Wild Neighbors (Meet live reptiles, mammals, and more (snakes, dove, turtles, rabbit, opossum)
Raptors Alive (Meet our raptor ambassadors - owls, hawks)
Nature scavenger hunt
pricing
Base Price: $250 (includes up to 20 total humans)
Additional $5/participant above 20 total people - no more than 25
Raptors: $50 additional fee
Merch Add-on! For an additional $15, the birthday individual will receive an official PWC t-shirt, bookmarks, a pencil and a sticker. Items can be shipped or picked up at our Durham location at Leigh Farm Park. Additional items may be purchased for party favors.
frequently asked questions
What do most people do during a birthday party? +
Most people book either the Wild Neighbors or Raptor Alive presentation. Depending on the interest level of the birthday child, we can also add on a nature hike, or nature scavenger hunt. Generally we spend about 40 minutes with meeting animals and 20 minutes on another activity; however, we can spend the entire hour talking about the animals!
What if it rains? +
We do our best to make a rain/weather call the Friday prior to your program. Our cabin is still closed to the public (and is not very big) so we may need to reschedule your program if there is a threat of severe rain, thunder, storms or cold.
Can we bring decorations? +
Yes, you may bring decorations. However, due to the impact balloons can have on our environment, balloons are not allowed. All decorations will need to be removed from the park at the end of the party.
What kind of food can I bring? +
People tend to bring cupcakes or birthday cake, but you are welcome to bring any treat you like! We are not able to provide storage, a microwave, refridgerator or freezer for food. Plan to bring coolers to keep cold food cold.
How many animals will we get to see in the presentation? +
Generally, we are able to present 5 or 6 animals. It depends on the interest of the group and how many questions people ask.
Where do we park? +
We have a large parking lot as you pull into the park. Parents are welcome to park in the small lot near our Cabin (at the end of the road) to unload and load the birthday gear!
