Wedding Receptions

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:
Seating: 60
Cocktail style: 120

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
Daytime or evening rental
Built-in service bar
Light music permitted inside building

Capacity:
Seating: 60
Cocktail style: 70

Addition of the Gathering Tent available for an additional fee
Evening rental only
Cocktail style capacity for both spaces combined: 120

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 72 included inside restaurant at existing tables
Evening rental
Light music permitted inside building
Music with dancing permitted in plaza

Capacity: 
Seating: 72

Addition of the Giraffe and Rhino Patios for an additional fee
Capacity:
Seating – Giraffe: 55
Seating – Rhino: 65

Addition of the Plaza for an additional fee
Capacity:
Seating: 180

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
Daytime or evening rental
Dimmable lighting
Light music permitted inside building

Capacity:
Seating: 80
Cocktail style: 100

Addition of the Onstead Foundation Chimpanzee Habitat available for an additional fee
Evening rental only
Seating style capacity for both locations: 140
Cocktail style capacity for both spaces combined: 200

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 building
Light music permitted inside building

Capacity:
Seating: 60
Cocktail style: 100

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
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 Cougar 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 Elephant Habitat for an additional fee

Capacity:
Seating: 120
Cocktail style: 200

This room without walls captures the simplicity and serenity of the Zoo.

Seating for 150 included 
Daytime or evening rental
Easy access to restrooms
Music with dancing permitted

Capacity:
Seating under tent: 150
Cocktail style: 300

George R. Brown Conservation Education Center

This indoor hall is a great “spot” for a cocktail or dinner reception.

Seating for 100 included
Daytime or evening rental
Private restrooms inside the building
Music with dancing permitted inside building

Capacity:
Seating: 180
Cocktail style: 350

Nestled in the heart of the Zoo, this open tent is the perfect place for an unforgettable event.

Seating for 200 included
Daytime or evening rental
Easy access to restrooms
Music with dancing permitted
Option to close tent panels
3 large ceiling fans

Capacity:
Seating under tent: 200
Lawn seating: 100
Cocktail style: 400

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

Seating for 200 included
Daytime or 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: 1200

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 and dancing permitted

Capacity:
Seating around pool: 500
Lawn seating: 1000
Cocktail style: 2500

Additional lighting recommended