Indoor or outdoor, tropical or modern, seated or standing – we can make it happen! Let your mind run wild while looking at all the spaces and places within the Zoo where you can host your next event. Planning a child’s birthday party? The blue, yellow, or red pavilions in the Children’s Zoo are the perfect solution for a party of 55 or less, or check out the event spaces below if you need more room!
Brown Education Hall
Daytime or evening rental
Private access gate
Restrooms inside the building
Hall seating: 180 (standing 350) – 4,000 sq. feet
Auditorium seating: 275
Classroom seating: 40 (built-in projector and screen included in rental)
Optional lawn seating: 150
Band or DJ with dancing permitted inside building
Jaguar Exhibit
Evening rental only
Tranquil waterfall in exhibit
Surrounded by oak trees
Band and DJ with dancing permitted
Seating: 150
Masihara Pavilion
Daytime or evening rental
Easy access to restrooms
Band and DJ with dancing permitted
Seating capacity under tent: 400
Lawn seating capacity: 200
Cocktail style capacity: 1,200
Reflection Pool
Evening events only
Canopy of oak trees
Tranquil water fountains
Staging and band set-up permitted
Ample seating for large groups
Seating around pool: 500
Seating in lawn: 1,000
Standing: 2,500
9,600 square feet
Sea Lion Deck
Evening rental only
Light music permitted in area
No glass or china permitted on deck
Seating: 60
Karamu Outpost
Daytime or evening rental
Easy access to restrooms
Band and DJ with dancing permitted
Seating under tent: 250
Lawn seating: 200
Cocktail style: 1,000
Kipp Memorial Aquarium
Evening rental only
Guests surrounded by aquatic exhibits
Light music permitted inside building
Band or DJ with dancing permitted outside building
Seating: 60
Standing: 80
1,800 square feet
Natural Encounters Building
Evening rental only
Built-in sound system
Built-in granite counter-top bar
DVD flat screen above bar
Tranquil waterfall at entrance to greet guests
Private restrooms inside the building
Spacious area outside for additional seating
Band or DJ with dancing permitted outside building
Seating: 96
Standing: 150
2,500 square feet
Reptile House
Evening rental only
Band and DJ with dancing permitted in building
Distinctive desert and tropical displays in exhibits
