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Casting Call!

TV Casting Call

Calling All Stars! Sharkarosa Zoo is Looking for Our Next Spokesperson!

Does your child have a BIG personality and love being in the spotlight? Here’s their chance to shine on TV! Sharkarosa Zoo is searching for the face of our Spring Break Commercial, and it could be YOUR kid!

Audition Dates:

January 24, 25, 26

• January 31, February 1, 2

Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Special Offer: Every audition includes 1 free child ticket and 1 free adult ticket to enjoy the zoo during your visit!

We’re looking for confident, charismatic kids ready to roar with personality and represent Sharkarosa Zoo!

Location: Sharkarosa Zoo

Come audition and experience the wild side of fun!

Make your child’s TV dreams come true! See you there!

Zoo Fun

Sharkarosa Zoo is self-guided with informational signs and staff to help you along the way. There are also educational presentations every 30 minutes throughout the day in various locations. While you are here please be sure to enjoy our petting zoo and covered picnic areas.

The Bear’s Den Snack Bar and Gift Shop is open from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

(We accept CASH, VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER)

Private Tours, Animal Encounters, Field Trips, A Petting Zoo, Food, An Amazing Gift Shop And More

Lemur looking at camera

Stay Up to Date

Our Facebook page is the best place to keep up with what’s going on here at the zoo.

You can find information about early closures due to weather, special hours, and exclusive deals.

We are always working hard to care for our animals so there isn’t always someone available to answer the phone.

Our Facebook page has the most up-to-date information.

Birthdays

Thank you for choosing to celebrate with us!

To build your birthday package, simply begin with the base package and add additional guests as needed. You’ll also have the option to add lunch items, if desired.

· 2-hour reservation at an indoor table in the Bears Den Snack Bar

· 1 souvenir T-shirt for the birthday guest

· 10 party ticket admissions (valid for all ages and includes all-day access)

· 10 lunch combos, each including your choice of a sandwich or hot dog, plus chips and a drink

· 10 bags of animal feed

· Free parking

Additional Guests:

You may choose to add a lunch combo and animal feed bag for each additional guest, or purchase admission only tickets at a reduced rate.

Once your party is booked, you’ll be able to send RSVPs to your guests. Guests who RSVP will automatically be added to your guest list, and the party host may also update the guest list manually as needed. Please make sure your guest list is finalized before your party. Guests who are not included on the guest list will be required to purchase admission tickets at the ticket window.

You’re welcome to bring decorations for your party! Please note that the following items are not permitted:

Glass items

Confetti

Piñatas

Balloons

Have questions? Please email Jessica at events@sharkarosa.com.

Birthdays

Bags for party
Happy Birthday Cake

Corporate Events

Make Your Next Event Amazing!

We would love to help you plan your next corporate event, private party, or special occasion.  Please contact us to discuss pricing and availability.

Corporate Events and More

Ringtail Lemurs at Sharkarosa Zoo

Travel the World

White Tiger scratching back on the ground
Guide at Sharkarosa Zoo with megaphone talking about animals.

Private Tours

Includes a walking tour of the facility for up to 15 individuals.

Schedule a private tour with us and take your family on an adventure that includes the animals of Madagascar, Africa, Asia, North and South America, China, and Australia to name a few! 

***Private Tours are only available Monday through Thursday.***

Pricing

$300 for 1-15 people • $12 per person over that.
*This includes anyone age 3 and older.
$100 deposit due at time of booking

Field Trips

Our field trips can be scheduled Mon-Thurs with start times of 9:30, 10:30, or 11:30.  Each field trip starts with a sixty-minute walk-thru tour of our facilities with one of our expert staff members.

During the second hour, free time is given to enjoy your picnic lunch in our front courtyard, visit our petting zoo where the kids have an opportunity to brush some of our residents, visit the playground, or, should you choose to, visit the gift shop for that souvenir for the day.

Pricing

Students $10 each
Teachers/Staff: $10 each *we comp one teacher for every 20 students.
Bus Drivers: Free
Chaperones: $17 per person
*NEW* Discounted Field Trip Feed: $2

All field trips require a $300 non-refundable deposit to confirm your reservation. All payments must be collected before you arrive. We do not accept personal checks. Parents CANNOT pay at the gate the morning of the field trip. Sharkarosa is not open to the public during field trips therefore the ticket window is not open and there is no employee scheduled to take individual ticket sales. Please let us know if you have any other questions or concerns.

Perfect for group outings.

Two beautiful colored birds with beaks touching.
Many students looking at the bear exhibit

Pounce Package ($275):

  • 10 Child Tickets
  • 10 Bags of Animal Feed
  • 10 Meal Combos (Hot Dog or Roller with Chips, and a Drink)
  • 2 Adult Tickets
  • Parking Pass
  • T-Shirt for Birthday Boy/Girl
  • Reserved Table for 10

Herd Package ($415):

  • 15 Child Tickets
  • 15 Bags of Animal Feed
  • 15 Meal Combos (Hot Dog or Roller with Chips, and a Drink)
  • 5 Adult Tickets
  • Parking Pass
  • T-Shirt for Birthday Boy/Girl
  • Reserved Table for 15

Stampede Package ($575):

  • 20 Child Tickets
  • 20 Bags of Animal Feed
  • 20 Meal Combos (Hot Dog or Roller with Chips, and a Drink)
  • 10 Adult Tickets
  • Parking Pass
  • T-Shirt for Birthday Boy/Girl
  • Reserved Table for 20

Each additional person will need a ticket to enter the park. When booking, you can add additional party guests for $15/adult and $20/child (includes animal feed bag and meal combo). At the ticket window, ticket costs are $17 for adults and $12 for children and seniors. Children 2 and under get in free.

If you are interested in our animal encounters, this can be booked at the ticket window upon arrival of your party. This is a private encounter for up to 6 people where you’ll spend 15-20 minutes interacting with and feeding some of our amazing animals from inside their enclosures! Our lemur encounter is very popular, especially with kids! The cost of your encounter experience is $100.

Here at Sharkarosa, our animals are our number one priority. For their safety, we do not allow balloons or confetti. As far as outside food goes, we allow pizza and birthday cake to be brought in.

Below is the link to see available dates and times, and to book your party! If you have any additional questions or trouble with booking, please email events@sharkarosa.com!

We look forward to celebrating with you!