OHS birthday parties are suitable for animal lovers between six and 12 years old. To ensure the safety of all participants and shelter animals, guests under 5 years old are not permitted at OHS birthday parties.
Birthday Parties
Plan the Best Birthday Party Ever!
We offer fun-filled birthday parties with animal enrichment crafts, an interactive shelter tour, and tips from our staff to learn how to read animal body language. Party guests may even get the chance to meet one of our shelter animals! OHS birthday parties are perfect for children who love animals and are interested in learning more about animal welfare and animal care. Celebrate your child’s birthday with some four-legged fun!
Birthday Party FAQ
$275 (up to 10 children), $325 (up to 15 children)
A minimum of one parent/guardian must be present to assist with birthday activities and to supervise guests for the duration of the birthday party. Due to capacity limitations, up to a maximum of 20 people (including birthday guests and parents/guardians) are welcomed to stay.
There are two party packages at the OHS:
- $275 – For a party up to 10 children (9 child guests + 1 birthday child)
- $325 – For a party up to 15 children (14 child guests + 1 birthday child).
- A staff facilitator
- Crafting supplies
- An animal interaction (subject to animal availability)
- Gift bag for the birthday child
- Interactive tour of the shelter
- Decorations (tablecloths, birthday banners, and centrepieces)
- Personal online fundraising page (upon request)
The OHS can place a cupcake order through Artisan Cake Design Inc. on your behalf; to purchase cupcakes, select the “Cupcake Add-On” when booking your party. A gluten-free vanilla cupcake option is available. Please note that Artistic Cake Design Inc. is not a certified gluten-free or nut-free facility. Cross-contamination cannot be guaranteed and is a possibility.
What You Can Bring to the Party
- Food, snacks, drinks, and cake
- Cutlery, cups, plates, and napkins
- Loot bags for guests
- Contact information for parents/guardians of every guest
- Additional decorations (For the safety of the shelter animals, piñatas are not allowed at OHS birthday parties.)
Shelter Animals and Availability
Animal interactions are subject to availability on the day of the party.
Animals are behaviourally assessed for suitability in being with children, as well as health checked by our animal care team. Animal availability may be determined by an animal’s health or adoption status, stress level, and temperament.
All proceeds above and beyond the costs to run the party go to the animals at the OHS!
Party Activities
A typical OHS birthday party will have the following activities:
Animal enrichment craft
Interactive shelter tour
Animal interaction (subject to availability)
Parent/guardian-led activities