Trails Open Daily 9am – 7:30pm

Trails Open Daily 9am – 7:30pm

The Kalamazoo Nature Center is open Monday, September 7 for Labor Day.

Birthday Parties

Celebrate your child’s special day with a birthday party at the Kalamazoo Nature Center!

Located just ten minutes outside of downtown Kalamazoo and US-131, our main campus is a great place for kids of all ages to have a birthday to remember. Our dedicated Events & Rentals team will work closely with you! Read on for more details. To check availability, pricing, or schedule a private tour, call us at 269-978-6858, send an email to , or fill out the form below!

Your Party, Naturally

Plan your unforgettable experience with the Kalamazoo Nature Center! In addition to supporting our mission of research, conservation, and education, your rental also includes: 
  • Free Admission for your guests
  • Visit from an Animal Ambassador or have a Guided Hike led by a Nature Center staff member
  • Stay after your room rental ends to enjoy the exhibits, play area, and trails until closing time!
  • Birthday hosts may bring their own snacks, beverages, and tabletop decorations
  • 4 hours of room access –location based on capacity
Available Party Times
Saturdays
9 am - 1 pm
Saturdays
1 pm - 5 pm
Sundays
1 pm - 5 pm
Party Venues

The Classroom

With skylights that run the length of the room, this is a unique space for showers, birthdays, luncheons, and parties of all kinds. 

Table seating | 60

Tree Top

The Tree Top Lounge and Deck is a light-filled space perfect for meetings, birthday parties, and casual gatherings

Table seating | 25
plus five additional chairs

Contact the Rentals Team

Contact the Events Manager

Weddings & Receptions

Meetings, Conferences, & Retreats

Celebrations

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The Classroom

With skylights that run the length of the room, this is a unique space for showers, birthdays, luncheons, and parties of all kinds. We recommend the Classroom as it offers ample space and has a private entrance from the Lower-Level Parking Lot to make loading in and out straight forward.

Features
  • Skylights
  • Sink in Room
  • Direct Access from Parking
  • 10 tables (8 feet each)
  • A/C in Visitor Center
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Tree Top Lounge & Deck

The Tree Top Lounge and Deck is a light-filled space perfect for meetings, birthday parties, and casual gatherings with one side open to the hallway for easy access to the elevator, Visitor Center exhibits, the Sun-Rain Room and our beautiful trails. 

Features
  • Private Deck
  • 3-basin Sink
  • Countertop
  • Refrigerator
  • 5 Round Tables
  • A/C in Visitor Center
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