Zoo Themed Party - Kids Birthday Ideas

We are here to offer kids birthday party ideas!

Now that you have decided on a zoo themed birthday party for your child, everything has to fit the theme. This includes all of the party decorations and any plates, napkins, and silverware used. These Hefty® Zoo Pals® are a terrific accent to your party theme. You can find these at most grocery stores, as we have seen them in our local Kroger® and Wal-Mart® stores. The bowls can be used to hold a variety of zoo snacks that match your party theme, such as fish crackers, gummy bears, animal crackers, peanuts. The silverware can be used with our microwavable cakes that are included in our "Stuff a Zoo...Bake a Cake, Too!" party pack. With all of these fun zoo party accents, you are sure to throw a zoo themed party that will bring lasting memories for your child and their party guests.

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If you are on the search for the perfect kids birthday party, then look no further! Just take a look at everthing you get when you order one of our "Stuff a Zoo...Bake a Cake, Too!" parties. We have the standard birthday party for 8, but you can add on kits in order to fit your party needs. From the stuffable animals, to the extra soft stuffing, to the party cakes for every child, it is a party that any child will enjoy. Remember, it's not just any stuffed animal party! At this party, every child stuffs an animal, bakes a birthday cake, AND decorates a t-shirt. Order your stuffed animal party today.

Kids Birthday Party Games - Great for Zoo Parties

Are you looking for birthday party games? More specifically, are you looking for an extra activity for your Stuff a Zoo party? Well, we have some kids' birthday party games you might be interested in. Some of these are classic games you might already be familiar with.

Go Fishing Party Game
Take a large piece of plywood to make a screen. Paint it to match the ocean. It needs to be short enough for the kids to cast their rods over. Or, if you are on time constraints, you can use fish/ocean fabric to make a panel to sit behind. Buy a cheap toy fishing rod from the local dollar store. Add a clothes pin to the end. While an adult is sitting behind the screen, the birthday party kids will cast their rods over the screen. As the rod hangs over the screen, a party treat is added tot he rod. The child then lifts the rod to retrieve the treat.

Duck Pond Party Game
Take a small baby pool and fill it with water. REMEMBER!! DO NOT leave children unattended near standing water. Buy some inexpensive plastic floating ducks from the dollar store. You may be able to find these in the toy section or the baby section. Write numbers on the bottom of the ducks (1-5) and let them float in the pool. You will also have laundry baskets labeled 1-5. In these baskets you will have different types of prizes for each number. Have the kids take turns picking a duck. They will then go over to the corresponding basket to retrieve a prize.
You can use this party game in a lot of different ways. For example, if you are playing BINGO and a child wins, you may have this be the prize pool. The winner of BINGO could come pick a duck, and then based on their number, that would determine the prize they would win.

Pin the Tail on the Donkey Party Game(or get creative and use a different Zoo animal that you draw on poster board)
In the party section at most dollar stores, you can probably find a pre-made game. OR, take poster board and make your own. If you are having a zoo party, maybe try a large lion. You could make a cute little tail out or yard to go with your lion. Add a piece of sticky adhesive/tape to this and have the party kids try to put it in the correct place. Don't forget to blindfold the children.

Zoo Animal Charades Party Game
Have small pieces of paper with different animals written on them. The kids can be split into partners or work along. The kids will draw an animal. They will then act it out with the party guests trying to guess the zoo animal. You may even want to have a prize for the child that guesses correctly.

Guess the Gummy Bear Party Game
As the kids arrive at the party, have them guess the number of gummy bears (or other animal candy) you have placed in a clear jar. When the party is over, the child with the closest guess gets to take the candy jar home. They will love this!

Zoo Animal Hot Potato Party Game
Buy some inexpensive hard plastic zoo animals from the dollar store. Don't buy ones that are too small. Have the kids sit in a circle. Start some music. If possible, get some animal related music or kids' party music. It needs to be fairly upbeat in order to get them excited. When the music starts, they will start passing the animal. When the music stops, the child with the animal wins the animal as a prize. Repeat. If you want, you can have the winner move out of the circle to watch, or have them sit in the middle of the circle with their prize.

Last One Standing Party Game

Split into two teams. One team is designated as the "flamingos". They must stand on one leg with the other one bent. The object of the game is for the flamingos to not fall over. The non-flamingos goal is to walk around the flamingos trying to get them to lose balance and fall over. But, the non-flamingos can not touch the flamingos. They can make face gestures, walk around them, etc. The last one standing wins!

The Animals Have Escaped from the Zoo Party Game

Take a pack of plastic zoo animals. The more you have, the more fun it will be. Hide them either outside or inside. Hide them in areas to camoflauge them. The object of the game is to find the animals that have 'escaped' from the zoo. This is sort of like a classic Easter Egg Hunt, but with animals.

One of the most difficult parts of a home birthday party is feeling like you have to keep the kids entertained. Quite honestly, they come expecting to be entertained. I hope these party games can add one more activity to your already fun and exciting stuffed animal party.

Zoo Birthday Party- Free Coloring Sheets

Are you having a Stuff a Zoo birthday party? We have themed related coloring sheets to make your party guests happy. Yes, there will always be a few minutes at a party where you may need an extra activity, whether is is when the guests are arriving or when they are being picked up, or even when you have our Bake 'n Bear birthday cakes in the oven (see our website for all the details on these adorable birthday cakes). We have taken that problem and come up with a solution. We have had zoo themed coloring sheets designed with our Stuff a Zoo characters. Don't forget that all birthday guests get a pack of crayons in their stuffing kit.

Teach Georgia Habitats? Lesson Plan Ideas

Are you a teacher that is about to teach habitats in the classroom... even more specifically, are you teaching Georgia habitats? We have the perfect follow-up activity for your students. Have every child make a stuffed animal. When they are finished, have them fill out one of our habitat zoo keeper cards. See our website at www.stuffazoo.com for all the details. This is a great ' go out with a bang' activity to end your unit, or it's even a great end-of-the-year activity that is content related and fun. This stuffed animal activity has been very successful in many elementary schools.
With the focus of your unit being Georgia Habitats, you should be teaching about these habitats: Piedmont, Mountains, Marsh and Swamp, The Coastal Plain, and The Ocean. Listed below some common animals found in each of the habitats.

Piedmont Region

• opossums


• racoons


• squirrels


• deer


• owls

Mountain Region

• Salamanders


• bobcats


• lizards


• gray fox


• beaver


• wood chuck


• bears**
  

Swamp and Marsh Region

• alligators**


• ducks


• birds


• snakes**

Coastal Plain Region

• wild hogs


• rabbits/bunnies**


• deer


• muskrats


• snakes**


• turtles**


• alligators**


• gophers

Ocean Region

• fish


• crab


• shrimp


• whales**


• sharks


• dolphins**

**These stuffed animal kits can be purchased by visiting our website.

Birthday Party Games

Okay, so you have decided on a make-a-bear birthday party, but you are thinking you might like to play some birthday party games, too. No problem! If you have not already checked out the link on our website, you have got to visit Birthday Games A to Z. Keep in mind that Stuff a Zoo also offers some extra activities for your party, such as zoo coloring sheets and a word search, in addition to the Official Zoo Keeper card that comes with each stuffed animal kit. At Birthday Games A to Z, they offer birthday games for all age ranges. You can even personalize the games! WOW! The best part is they are printable immediately after purchasing. As they say on their website, they are "Fast, Fun, and Super Easy."

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Happy New Year to You from Stuff a Zoo! Another year, another birthday!

The new year brings lots of birthday celebrations. Finding that extra special birthday idea is only a click away. We have had much success over the past several years with our home birthday parties. Why? Becuase we offer everything needed to make a bear at home. It is really that simple. You order and we ship it right to your door. Plus, we offer some creative birthday ideas that you just can't find with other bear stuffing companies. For starters, we are the only company that offers the Official Zoo Keeper card instead of the standard birth certificate. Included with your order is a pack of crayons to fill out and color the Zoo Keeper Card. On top of that, we created the original Bake 'n Bear Birthday where the kids get to "Stuff a Zoo ... Bake a Cake, too!" With these birthday packs, all kids get to make a bear or other zoo animal, bake a cake and decorate it, decorate a t-shirt, and get creative with our coloring sheets available on our website for free.

We are pleased to say that we have many happy customers all over the United States and Canada. We would be honored to add you to our list. Thank you for considering us for your make-a-bear needs.