How many guests are included in the package?

The package includes zoo admission for up to 20 guests; birthday honorees and children aged 3 and under are free. Extra guests can be added at checkout or the day of the party.

What is the schedule for the three-hour party?

Expect roughly 90 minutes in the walk-through zoo, an hour for the trailer drive-through safari, and 30 minutes at the end for packing and cleanup.

Is there refrigeration for food?

A small refrigerator is available to store cake or ice cream only; bring a cooler for additional perishable meal items.

Can we drive our own vehicle on the safari?

Yes—families may choose to ride the covered trailer or drive their own vehicle through the drive-through portion; trailers seat up to 20 adults and extras can be added.

What is the cancellation or reschedule policy?

A $100 nonrefundable deposit is required at booking; if you need to reschedule, the park allows moving your party to another available date at no extra charge.

Are balloons allowed for decorations?

No. Balloons are prohibited for the safety of the animals; the park provides tablecloths and can hang a “Happy Birthday” banner if desired.

Big Pavilion Safari Birthday at Busy Branch Wildlife Park, Jefferson TX

At Busy Branch Wildlife Park’s BIG Pavilion in Jefferson, Texas, a birthday party becomes a small-scale safari. Located at 1100 W Prospect Rd, Jefferson, TX 75657, USA, the package runs three hours from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and bundles zoo admission, a covered trailer ride, animal feed, and pavilion space for up to 20 guests. The BIG Pavilion sits between the petting zoo goats and the parking lot, with 20 picnic tables, tablecloth covers in a range of colors, a BBQ grill, and a small refrigerator for cake or ice cream. The itinerary balances free exploration and guided movement: roughly ninety minutes wandering the walk-through areas and interacting with animals, an hour-long trailer safari through the drive-through habitats, then thirty minutes to pack up and say goodbyes. Twenty bags of feed are included for the trailer tour, and the birthday honoree receives a free safari T-shirt. The trailer seats up to twenty adults, an extra trailer can be added for a larger group, or families may choose to drive their own vehicle on the route. Bookings require a $100 nonrefundable deposit, final payment and headcount are due the day of the party, and balloons are not allowed to protect the animals. The package is intentionally family-friendly and accessible; a designated person in charge should check in at the gift shop on arrival to get directions and keys to the pavilion. What makes this option stand out in Jefferson’s outdoor offerings is its low-organizational overhead: the park supplies core elements so parents can hand off logistics while kids feed goats and ride a slow, covered trailer past grazing animals. Practical touches—on-site parking, a grill that keeps food shaded, tablecloth options, and a small fridge—reduce stress on the day and make cleanup straightforward. It’s an especially good choice for younger children and multigenerational gatherings who want animal encounters without the crowds or ticket logistics of larger zoos. Bring comfortable, closed-toe shoes for the zoo loop, a cooler for perishable picnic items, sunscreen, and a camera—golden-hour light along the drive-through pastures makes for strong portraits and candid moments. If you need to reschedule for weather, the park allows a date change to another available slot at no extra charge, which makes planning in Texas’s unpredictable seasons less stressful. To book, follow the referral link provided on the listing to secure your date and review add-on options such as extra guests or an additional trailer; staff will confirm arrival and party details at the gift shop on event day. For families who prefer a simple celebration at a well-equipped spot, the Birthday Party Package for up to 20 Guest - BIG PAVILION at Busy Branch Wildlife Park provides memorable celebrations in Jefferson, Texas.