Enter Africa with panoramic scenery of the gorilla and
red river hog habitat. Take the views to the next level
by adding the Gathering Tent to your event.

• Seating for 60 included
• Evening rental
• Built-in service bar
• Light music permitted inside building
• Capacity:
  • Seated: 60
  • Cocktail style: 70
• Addition of the Gathering Tent available for an additional fee
  • Capacity for both spaces combined:
    • Cocktail style: 200

Make your next event an underwater adventure by
surrounding yourself with serene water displays filled with
aquatic life from around the world.

• Seating for 60 included
• Evening rental
• Light music permitted inside building
• Music with dancing permitted outside building
• Capacity:
  • Seating: 60
  • Cocktail style: 80

Floor-to-ceiling windows provide a picturesque view
into the nearly half-an-acre chimpanzee habitat.

• Seating for 60 included
• Evening rental
• Private restroom inside venue
• Light music permitted inside building
• Capacity:
  • Seating: 60
  • Cocktail style: 100

An on-deck dining experience like no other in town.
Two decks accommodate pool-side seating and
provide diverse views of the habitat.

• Seating for 60 included
• Evening rental
• Light music permitted in area
• No glass or china permitted on deck
• Capacity:
  • Seated: 60
  • Cocktail style: 120

This richly earth-toned venue has beamed ceilings
and features vibrant displays of all things gorilla.
Expansive windows showcase the inspiring Gorilla
Day Room.

• Seating for 80 included
• Gorilla statues perfect for photo ops
• Evening rental
• Dimmable lighting
• Light music permitted inside building
• Capacity:
  • Seated: 60
  • Cocktail style: 100

The restaurant’s French Colonial ambiance and
soaring ceilings will transport you on an African
adventure. Make it a true African experience by
adding the patios that overlook the giraffe and
rhino habitats.

• Seating for 90 included inside restaurant at
  existing tables
• Evening rental
• Seating for 90 included inside restaurant
• Music with dancing permitted in plaza
• Capacity:
  • Seating: 90
• Addition of the Giraffe and Rhino Patios for an additional fee
  • Capacity:
    • Seating – Giraffe: 55
    • Seating – Rhino: 65

A journey through Natural Encounters is like a journey through an entire continent. See the homes of animals from the river’s edge, rainforest canopy, desert, and coral reef. Make it an elegant encounter with a seated dinner or party with the piranhas as you crawl through a see-through tunnel that looks into their exhibit.

• Seating for 100 included
• Evening rental
• Built-in sound system
• Built-in service bar
• Private restrooms inside the building
• Light music permitted inside building
• Music with dancing permitted outside building
• Capacity:
  • Seating: 100
  • Cocktail style: 150

The Reptile House offers an unforgettable setting for a most unique gathering. Treat your guests to an unusual “house” party that is sure to intrigue everyone
in attendance.

• Seating for 100 included
• Evening rental
• Distinctive desert and tropical displays in exhibits
• Light music permitted inside building
• Music with dancing permitted outside building
• Capacity:
  • Seating: 100
  • Cocktail style: 200

Tucked away beneath some of the Zoo’s oldest
oak trees, enjoy a night under the stars. The Jaguar
Habitat provides an enchanting backdrop as you mix
and mingle with your guests.

• Seating for 100 included
• Evening rental
• Tranquil waterfall in exhibit
• Music with dancing permitted
• Enhance your cocktail hour by adding the McNair Asian Elephant Habitat for an additional fee
• Capacity:
  • Seating: 120
  • Cocktail style: 250

Corral your party animals in this private indoor space great for a variety of entertainment.

• Seating for 100 included
• Evening rental
• Private restrooms inside the building
• Music with dancing permitted inside building
• Capacity:
  • Seating: 150
  • Cocktail style: 300

This room without walls captures the simplicity and
serenity of the heart of the Zoo. It is truly the perfect
place for anything from an unforgettable casual dining
experience to an untamed affair.

• Seating for 200 included
• Evening rental
• Easy access to restrooms
• Music with dancing permitted
• Capacity:
  • Seating under tent: 200
  • Lawn seating: 100
  • Cocktail style: 800

On the edge of the African Forest sits this vibrant,
covered party venue. It is the perfect place to gather
for a large company outing or dance the night away
with family and friends!

• Seating for 200 included
• Evening rental
• Easy access to restrooms
• Music with dancing permitted
• Option to close tent panels
• 4 large ceiling fans
• Capacity:
  • Seating under tent: 400
  • Lawn seating: 200
  • Cocktail style: 1,200

Spend your evening under a canopy of majestic oak
trees alongside hundreds of koi fish who call this pool
home. Let this iconic locale serve as a breathtaking
backdrop to your al fresco dining experience.

• Seating for 200 included
• Evening rental
• Tranquil water fountains
• Music with dancing permitted
• Capacity:
  • Seating around pool: 500
  • Lawn seating: 1,000
  • Cocktail style: 2,500

Additional lighting recommended

$500 for one hour (up to four animals)
This educational experience includes a keeper bringing small animals to your event space to interact with guests. Guests will learn about the importance of the animals and their habitats and have the opportunity to touch and take photos with the various ambassadors. This presentation is limited to weather conditions and must be requested at least two weeks prior to the event.

*Additional animal encounters may be available. Please contact your event coordinator for details.

Personalize your event with beautiful wildlife-friendly centerpieces. Choose from our reusable in house options or take it to the next level with natural, in season floral arrangements. Ask your event coordinator for all that we offer!

Provide music for your party animals! Pricing upon request.

Enhance your event with a variety of entertainment options. Add a caricature artist, a photo booth, and more to make your event one of a kind! Ask your event coordinator for more options and suggestions.

Set your event apart with a variety of linen options. Ask your event coordinator for all that we can offer.

Customize your reception with decorative and themed lighting elements. Ask your coordinator for more information.