Birthday Parties
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About Birthday Parties
Do you have an animal loving child? Come have a birthday party with us at either our main shelter in Waukesha or our Schallock Center for Animals in Delafield.
HAWS Main Shelter Party
$275 | *$25 for add-on | Ages 6-14
Host your child’s next birthday at HAWS’ Waukesha shelter in our private Friends Room! Our unique party experience is perfect for animal lovers and includes a mix of fun, learning, and hands-on time with some of our adorable adoptable pets.
What’s Included:
- A guided tour of the shelter
- 1:1 time with HAWS adoptable animals
- A special stuffed animal gift for the birthday star
- Time set aside for lunch or dessert and present opening
(carry-in food and drinks welcome!)
We provide basic party decorations like tablecloths, plates, cups, and utensils. Want to personalize the party? Feel free to bring your own décor!
Party Details:
- Includes up to 15 children
- Please limit to 4 adult guests
*Add-On ($25):
- Everything included in the base package
- The birthday child gets to help choose two animal guests to attend the party!
- A HAWS-exclusive photo booth for silly, memorable snapshots
- Goodie bags for all party guests to take home the fun!
*Add-On ($25):
- Everything included in base package
- Birthday child receives a stuffed horse to take home
- Birthday child gets to create a painting with one of our resident horses
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HAWS Schallock Center for Animals Party
$300 | *$25 for add-on | Ages 6-14
Looking for a one-of-a-kind birthday celebration your child will never forget? Host your next party at our beautiful 77-acre Schallock Center for Animals—a working farm and animal haven just waiting to be explored!
Whether we’re soaking up the sunshine at our scenic picnic area or celebrating in our spacious indoor arena, your child and their friends will enjoy a fun-filled, hands-on party experience led by our professional education staff.
What’s Included:
- Meet and greet our resident horses and see where they live
- Decorate a horse to help celebrate the birthday child
- Spend time socializing with our friendly goats
- Make your own custom cowboy hat to wear during the party
- Enjoy time for food and cake (bring your own—carry-ins welcome!)
- We provide colorful party essentials like tablecloths, plates, cups, and utensils—plus you’re welcome to bring your own decorations to personalize the space!
Party Details:
- Includes up to 15 children
- Please limit to 4 adult guests
- Your booking helps support the care of the animals at HAWS and the Schallock Center