Details

• Parties are for the young and young at heart, all ages are welcome.
• Parties are scheduled on weekends from 10am-12pm or 1pm-3pm (additional time slots may be available). Night Hike times vary with sunset times.
• Parties are rain or shine.
• Every party includes a themed program delivered by Cedar Run staff, use of our outdoor Covered Pavilion for 2 hours (first or last 30 minutes is reserved for food) and a Cedar Run t-shirt for the birthday child.
• Reservations must be made at least 2 weeks in advance. Peak spring and fall dates fill quickly.
• We provide the wildlife program, party space, tables and chairs. Families provide plates, utensils, paper goods, food, beverages and decorations (no balloons or confetti, please!)
• Families are responsible for clean up. Cedar Run is a carry in/carry out facility.
• Indoor Community Room space available for year-round party fun! Additional fees apply. Ask our staff for additional details.

Pricing

• Refuge Members: $250 for up to 10 guests
• Non-Members: $325 for up to 10 guests and includes a 1-year family membership to Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge (valued at $75).
• Additional guests are $7.00 each. Groups over 20 children may require an additional staff person at a rate of $50. If you anticipate a large group please tell us at the time of booking.
• The birthday child and their parents are free. For every child, one adult is free. Additional adults are $5.00 each.
• A $75 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking. Balance is due on the day of the program and payable by cash, check or credit card.

More Ways to Go Wild!

• Have each guest bring an item from our “Wish List,” instead of gifts!
• Adopt A Wild One symbolic animal adoptions make a great birthday gift.
• Order party favors from our Gift Shop. Call in advance for selection and pricing.
• Ask us about personalized invitations! (Digital and printed options available)

Pre – K and K

Owl Stories: Our most popular program for the little ones! We will go on an imaginary owl hunt, read an owl story and a visit with one of our resident owls. The fun continues with a visit to the Wildlife Housing Area to see more owls.

1st grade and up

A Wise Old Owl?: Guests will meet an owl up-close, dissect owl pellets and visit our Wildlife Housing Area to meet some more owls and other animals that live here.

Critter Clue Caper: Someone stole the keys to the Wildlife Hospital! Follow the clues to search for hidden puzzles along the trail and discover “whodunit.” Solve the case and meet the culprit in person! Please note: children should possess basic reading and writing skills for this theme.

Wildlife Rehab: Our animals love to celebrate your birthday too! Learn about how Cedar Run takes care of wildlife. Assist in making enrichment “games” for one of our residents and see your project in action!

2nd grade and up

Survival: Do you have what it takes to survive in the wild? Learn some cool ways animals survive in the wild before going on a hike to build a debris hut and discover other skills needed to survive in the forest.

3rd grade and up

Night Hike: Guests will be amazed to learn how some animals survive at night. Hike the trail listening for sounds of the night and visit the Wildlife Housing Area. Program time dependent on sunset time. *Add a campfire for an additional fee – other restrictions apply so fires must be added at the time of booking.

All Ages

Raptors and Reptiles: Can’t decide which animal group is your favorite? You don’t have to! This up-close encounter includeses one of our resident raptors (birds of prey) and one of our reptiles too!

Bugs and Butterflies: (seasonal) Creepy crawlies are all around us! Read a story about insects before learning about bugs and butterflies in our own backyards as we grab our nets and explore the trails!

Frog Frolic: (seasonal) This program will have you hopping! Guests will learn all about these fabulous 4-legged amphibians. We will go on a frog hunt and practice making our best frog sounds!

Snakes and Turtles, Oh My!: (seasonal) Guests will get up-close and personal with our resident reptiles and go on a hike in search of these scaly friends.