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."

Make a Bear

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.

Go Wild.... Stuff a Zoo!

Any child would be happy to receive one of our "Go Wild" party invites. The party is shipped right to you. Your search for the perfect party has come to an end... let the Stuff a Zoo party begin!

Stuff a Zoo... Bake a Cake Too!

Our graphic designer has been at it again! We are pleased to announce the new addition of our paw-sized Zoo Cakes. The Bake 'n Bear Birthday has taken on a new look as our cake labels now proudly display Zeb the Zoo Keeper's pal, Larry the Lion. For a fully themed Stuff a Zoo party, simply start with our "Go Wild... Stuff a Zoo" birthday invites. Then order enough Zoo Cakes for each child, along with stuffable animals, outfits, and sound chips. This is such a fun and creative party idea, and it is shipped right to you. Let the stuffing and baking begin!

Stuff a Zoo..... In the News

We hope you will take a moment to read our recent press release.

http://www.pr.com/press-release/84324

Stuff your own animal. You are the Zoo Keeper!

Here at Stuff a Zoo, it's not just about stufffing your own animal. It's about getting to know your animal. At our zoo, each child becomes the Official Zoo Keeper. That's right! There is no more 'birth certificate' or 'adoption paperwork'. Our documents show you (the stuffer) as the Official Zoo Keeper of the adorable new stuffed animal. We have taken our original Zoo Keeper Card to a whole new level by allowing your child to evaluate their new animal's habitat. We focus on words such as habitat, species, and survival, which takes on a more educational approach. On the back of each card, there are two sections. Your child will be able to draw and color their animal in its natural habitat and in its zoo habitat. It even asks your child what their new stuffed animal will need to survive. Each stuffed animal kit comes with a pack of four crayons.

Our Stuffed Animal Company is Growing

Wonderful new things are happening here at Stuff a Zoo! Here in 2008, we have started with the introduction of Zeb. He is our adorable new mascot, and also the Zoo Keeper here at Stuff a Zoo. Over the next few weeks and months, many new characters will be joining Zeb. We will be reconfiguring our website to make it more user friendly, as well as have interative modes. Stuff a Zoo is a growing company, and we would like for our customers to keep coming back. Because of this, we feel the need to make our website the most inviting place you can find to shop for your cuddly stuffed animal kits. So, keep checking back here at Stuff a Zoo. You are sure to enjoy watching the incredible changes that are soon to come.

Themed Birthday Parties

Stuffed animal parties are a fun way to create birthday memories. Our stuffable animal kits work well with any themed birthday party. How can this be achieved? Simply by adding an outfit that matches the theme you are working towards. For example, if you are having a sports party, add a basketball, baseball, or soccer uniform. If you are having a unicorn themed party, stuff a unicorn and pick a special outfit for the unicorn to wear. We even have a 50's ensemble to choose if you are throwing a 50's themed party. As you can see, the possibilies are endless!

Kids Stuffed Animal Birthday Party

Okay! So it is that time again... Birthday Party Time!
What kind of party will it be this year? That is the annual question. How about a Bake 'n Bear Birthday Bash! With our exclusive party packs, each child will get a stuffable animal, stuffing, wishing star, birth certificate, t-shirt to decorate, and a microwavable cake for one. All of this is shipped right to the door. You will have everything you need to keep your party guests occupied. A birthday party at home is really easy. Here is how it might work:

• Start wtih a coloring craft: As the kids are arriving, let each child color a zoo themed coloring page. Have this already set up at a table so the kids havea natural transition when they arrive. You may also consider a paper bag puppet.

• Once everyone is there and the kids have chatted a bit at the table, give each child their animal to stuff. Go over the directions that are included in each kit. Make a wish and insert the wishing star before closing the animal up.

• Upon completing the stuffing, have each child fill out the birth certificate.

• After the kids have named their animal, give them each a blank t-shirt to decorate. Use fabric markers because these dry quickly.

• While the shirts are set aside to dry, have the kids sit in a circle and introduce their new stuffed animal friend to the party guests.

• Next, have the kids come back to the table to make their 'paw-sized' microwavable cakes. There is really no need for a large cake. Follow the directions included in the cake kits. Once mixed (everything is inluded, even the mixing and baking dish), bake in the microwave for about 1 minute and 10 seconds. Times will vary. Ice the cakes and eat. YUM! Don't forget to invite your new stuffed zoo animal to enjoy the cake.

• Gather around to open presents.

• Run, play, and visit with your new friends.

• Say good-bye to your party guests, and relax. It was a fun and exciting party that your child will never forget.

Stuff a Teddy Bear at Home

Convenient, Affordable and FUN! With the founding of Stuff a Zoo®, there is no more traveling to the mall for your favorite stuffed animal kit. Now you can have the perfect shopping experience from the comfort of your own home. Your favorite zoo animals are shipped right to you. You get everything needed to stuff your animal. We don't have the same overhead that mall stores have. Therefore we can pass the savings on to you. We want you to compare our prices. We know you will find that our prices are much lower than the mall stores. You get the same quality but pay much less. So, when you go to throw your next birthday party, make it a Stuff a Zoo® party. Oh, and did we mention the stuff-it-yourself factor. There are absolutely no machines used to stuff our animals. What does that mean? It means the kids really are the ones stuffing the animal. They are not standing there while someone else blows fluff into the stuffed animal. As we say here at the zoo, "Kids stuff 'em with their own paws."

Founding Stuff a Zoo®

HI! My name is Molly, and I am the proud owner of Stuff a Zoo®. In addition to being the founder of Stuff a Zoo, which originated in 2005, I have 15 years as an early childhood educator. I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and a Master's Degree in Reading and Literacy. I am married to an educator as well, and we have two wonderful children.

Stuff a Zoo® was founded out of a desire to build something that is my own. With kids already being a primary focus in my life, a kid-friendly business seemed natural. In researching business ventures, I decided to tap into the teddy bear business, and more specifically, the 'make your own teddy bear' business. After all, teddy bears are not a fad. As long as there are children, there will be teddy bears. In addition to the basic teddy bear, Stuff a Zoo® focuses on providing a variety of other zoo animals. With the creation of the original Bake 'n Bear Birthday Bash, birthday parties are a huge part of our business. Stuff a Zoo® provides quality, variety, service, and does it all at an affordable price. With the business growing daily, and marketing to people all across the USA, Stuff a Zoo® will continue to 'paw' its way to the top of the stuff a bear industry. In the midst of this growth, thanking our customers is always a priority, so thank you for helping us build a business we are proud of.