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Wild One Birthday Party Ideas & Invitations
A Wild One party is a jungle or safari first birthday, a pun on the baby turning one, with leafy greens, animal prints and a smash cake. It suits first birthdays above all, and the party animals version carries on to a toddler's second birthday or a jungle baby shower. Below are Wild One invitations where giant jungle leaves sway apart onto a lagoon or a bunch of balloons carries the card up, and ideas for the decorations, food, games and favors.
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Wild One party at a glance
- Best for
- First birthdays, party animal toddler birthdays, jungle and safari baby showers
- Ages
- Turning one; the party animals version runs to about five
- Colors
- Jungle green, tan and gold with animal print, or soft sage and cream
- What makes it
- Palm leaves, animal prints, a "Wild One" banner, a smash cake and a high chair throne
Wild One party invitation templates
These 2 designs draw the theme and play it as guests open the link. Press a design to watch it live, or Use to open it in the editor with your own details.
Party Animals Kids Birthday Website
Websites
A kids' birthday website with balloon animals, confetti, a bouncy plan and the RSVP built in.
Wild One party animations
Intros play once as the page opens; effects keep moving behind it while guests read and reply. Put any of them on any design.
Jungle parting
Giant monstera and palm leaves sway apart onto a lagoon at golden hour; a hibiscus blooms by the title.
Use this introLeaf Shadows
Soft shadows of leafy branches swaying across the page, like the shade of a tree on a sunny wall
Use this effect
Wild One party decoration ideas
- High chair throne. Wrap the high chair's legs and back in paper leaves and hang a small "Wild One" banner from the tray, with no loose strings in the baby's reach. It is where the cake photos happen.
- Palm leaves and greenery. Paper or faux monstera and palm leaves on the walls and the table; a few real leaves from a florist look best up close.
- First-year photo line. Peg a photo from each month of the first year along a string with mini clothespins; guests always stop to look.
- Jungle balloon garland. Green, gold and tan balloons with a few animal-print ones over the food table. Keep balloons and popped pieces away from the baby and toddler guests.
- Safari crates. Wooden crates or boxes stamped "Wild animals: handle with care" hold stuffed animals and raise the food to different heights.
Wild One party food ideas
- Smash cake. A small, lightly sweetened cake just for the baby with a thin layer of whipped cream or frosting. Put the baby in a washable outfit and a sheet under the high chair.
- A real lunch for the grown-ups. Most first-birthday guests are adults, so plan sandwiches, a salad and a dip, served between the baby's naps.
- Soft fruit for little ones. Banana, melon and berries cut small, with grapes quartered lengthwise for babies and toddlers.
- Jungle cupcakes. Green frosting leaves and a candy or paper animal topper on each; they serve the guests while the baby smashes the cake.
- Animal cracker snack mix. Animal crackers, pretzels and dried fruit in a bowl for older kids and adults; keep whole nuts and popcorn out of the babies' reach.
Wild One party games and activities
- Plan around naps. Start after the baby's morning nap, keep the party to about two hours and do cake halfway, before anyone gets tired.
- Crawlers' corner. A blanket with board books, soft blocks and stuffed animals gives babies a safe spot away from feet and hot drinks.
- Stuffed animal safari. Hide stuffed animals around the yard for older kids to find with binoculars made from cardboard tubes.
- Wishes for the wild one. Guests write a wish or a piece of advice on a card for a box you open on the child's 18th birthday.
- Animal song sing-along. A few minutes of animal songs with egg shakers keeps the toddlers busy while the grown-ups eat.
Wild One party favor ideas
- Animal ear headbands. Felt lion or tiger ears for the kid guests, handed out at the door for the photos.
- Board book or plush animal. A small jungle board book or a stuffed animal; for babies, choose plush with stitched eyes and no small parts.
- Animal cracker bags. A bag of animal crackers tagged "Thanks for being wild with us".
- Wildflower seeds. A seed packet for each adult guest, labeled with the baby's name and the date.
Wild One party invitation wording
Copy one and change the names, or get more wording ideas.
First birthday
Our little one is turning ONE! Join us for Milo's Wild One party, Saturday, March 6 at 10 AM. Jungle snacks, a smash cake and lots of animal noises.
Safari first birthday
Into the wild. Amara is turning one, and we're going on safari. Sunday, July 11 at 3 PM at Grandma's house. Please RSVP so we pack enough snacks for the expedition.
Twins
Two wild ones. Join us for Leo and Luna's first birthday, Saturday, October 16 at 11 AM. Your best animal print is encouraged.
Occasions for a Wild One party
Each page has RSVP wording, timing and the questions to ask for that occasion.
How to make a Wild One party invitation
- 1Press Use this design on one of the Wild One party invitations above. It opens in the editor with its own intro and page effect already on.
- 2Type your title, date, time and place over the sample, and put your own photos where the design has them.
- 3To change the motion, tap Intro and try Jungle parting or Balloon lift, or tap Effect and pick Dragonflies, Balloons, Butterflies or Leaf Shadows. Every one is free.
- 4Create the event and share the link by text, email or QR code. Guests watch it play and RSVP on the same page, and you see every reply as it comes in.
Wild One party questions
- What is a Wild One birthday party?
- A first birthday themed around jungle or safari animals, named for the pun on the baby turning one. Expect leafy greens, animal prints, a "Wild One" banner and a smash cake.
- What colors go with a Wild One party?
- Jungle green, tan and gold with leopard or zebra print is the classic. For a softer look, use sage, cream and blush with line-drawn animals.
- How long should a first birthday party last?
- About two hours, planned around the baby's naps. Do cake in the middle while the baby is still happy, and don't mind guests leaving when it's time for sleep.
- What do you put on a Wild One invitation?
- The baby's name, a line like "Our little one is turning one", the date, time and place, and a date to RSVP by. A note about parking or room for strollers helps parents with little ones.
- Is a Wild One party invitation free?
- Yes. The 2 designs on this page and every intro and page effect are free on every event. A free event takes up to 20 RSVPs; a one-time upgrade per event raises the limit.
- Can guests RSVP to a Wild One party invitation without an app?
- Yes. Guests open your link on any phone or computer, watch the invitation play, and reply on the same page with no app or account. Every reply lands on your dashboard.
Send your Wild One party invitation
Start from the Wild One Map & Compass design, change the words and share one link. Guests reply on the page, with no app.