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The Ethel G. & Allen H. Carruth Natural Encounters Building
Make your next event an exotic encounter. Available for nighttime events. Escape to a lush rainforest habitat with cascading waterfalls and a beautiful built-in bar—just a few of the outstanding features that make Natural Encounters perfect for evening functions and one of the Zoo’s most popular event locations.
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- Built-in wet bar
- Tranquil waterfall at entrance to greet guests
- Newlyrenoavted private restrooms
- Guests surrounded by animal habitats
- DJ and dancing permitted outside building
- Spacious area outisde for additional seating
- Front entrance parking
- Seats: 120
- Standing: 200
- 2,500 sq ft
