Whether you’re planning a jungle-inspired or safari-themed birthday party, baby shower, graduation, or another fun event for your animal-loving children and their friends, there are many ways to go about it. When it comes to the colour scheme of an animal jungle theme party, animal print is king. Use animal motifs and colours like orange, green, and brown when decorating the event. The jungle is also a bright and lively space, so hues like magenta and red can be sprinkled throughout the party decor — think orchids and hibiscus flowers that bloom in the jungle for example.
There Is No Animal Party Without a Fun Animal Cake
The food you choose should match your party theme. If you have a child who is infatuated with animals, you should most definitely surprise them with a unique animal birthday cake. Some animal cakes are almost too lifelike to eat, whether they are adorable or terrifying. From swimming rubber ducks to ice skating penguins and a cute sleeping dog to a snake cake that can scare a grown-up, there’s something for everyone. Monkeys and dogs, crabs and panda bears, lions and tigers and everything in between can be found.
Whatever the shape or the size, this animal birthday cake is sure to be the centre of your kid’s party. As an idea for sides next to your cake, you can purchase or make delicate cupcakes with mint green frosting – these can be the perfect choice for a safari-themed party or even your baby shower. For a festive look, choose animal-themed cupcake toppers such as lovely blue elephants or pink lionesses. Make a cheese and salami dish in the shape of a lion’s mane, or slice up a sub sandwich and arrange it on the table like a snake. Grab a bag of zoo spaghetti with animal noodles if you want to make a more substantial dinner.
Children Birthday Party Decoration
Balloons
Balloon decorations: No event (especially a children birthday party) is complete without party balloons! Look for balloons with tigers, elephants, monkeys, and other wild animals. You can also choose balloons with zebra stripes or animal prints.
Stickers
Safari animal stickers: If your animal-themed party is for your small children, purchase some animal stickers that they can use to create cards or put to each other. Giraffes, zebras, lions, and crocodiles are all excellent options. Look for animal stickers in brilliant colours or metallic motifs that glitter and shine to create an even more exotic atmosphere.
Animal Print Tableware
Tablecloths with animal prints: With animal print tablecloths and animal table decorations, you can set the tone for a jungle-themed lunch. Use safari-themed paper plates, cups, and napkins for easy clean-up and a simple design element. Consider plates with wild animal faces for a small child’s birthday party. Look for jungle designs such as monstera or palm foliage, as well as jungle animal prints, for older children or an adult safari party.
Birthday Banner or Backdrop
If you’re throwing an animal or safari themed birthday party or baby shower, use an animal-inspired backdrop to bring attention to the dinner table or the designated playground. Hang animal posters on the wall, or build a balloon arch out of green, orange, and brown balloons. Online, you can also purchase giant safari wall stickers that the mother-to-be or birthday child may repurpose in the nursery or bedroom.
Photo Booth
With a photo booth, you can capture memories from the day and relive the enjoyment of the fun themed party. Create a themed backdrop and stock up on photo props like balloons, animal face masks, safari hats, and animal print glasses.
Confetti
Confetti has a way of making a celebration even more enjoyable. Sprinkle animal print confetti on the table, or fill party favour bags or goodie bags with confetti-filled party poppers.
Fun Birthday Activities
Watching a Movie Together
If you want to turn your child’s birthday party into an educational opportunity, by all means, set an hour aside for watching some wildlife film documentary. Not all of them are entertaining for children, but luckily there are plenty to choose from. Depending on the age of the kids present, choose the difficulty of language, etc. However, just the imagery itself is super entertaining to children and educational as well.
Treasure Hunt
Treasure hunts excite the imagination of children as young as preschool age. Use picture cues to help children learn to read before they can read. Once kids are ready to read, you may want to colour code hints so that each child has a turn as a “reader”. The children can find the treasure and be rewarded for their efforts with treats for the whole team.
Sleeping Lions
If the excitement is getting out of hand and there’s more frantic crowd management than fun, it’s time for a round or two of Sleeping Lions. Watch as your rampaging elephants, a.k.a. party guests, convert into immovable, silent cute slumberers. The goal of the game is to remain immobile while the adult walks around, perhaps telling jokes. Anyone who itches wriggles, or giggles is out (with a sweet reward in order). The person who remains still for the longest period of time is declared the winner.
Costume Party
If you’re throwing an animal-themed party, ask your attendees to dress up in their wildest outfits. Dressing up is usually a great concept, whether you go all out with costumes or merely propose wild prints. You can also provide animal party hats to make it easier for guests to dress up. Animal costumes are available in adult and child sizes, as well as fleece alternatives, which are ideal for cold-weather celebrations. If you want to go for a more formal theme, invite attendees to wear their best animal patterns. There are fantastic options for safari theme parties that are more upscale in nature, such as dresses and leopard print shirts.
