Woodland Park Zoo’s unparalleled charm and natural beauty offers the perfect setting for green wedding ceremonies, receptions and rehearsal dinners. Have a wild time and help save wildlife and wild places, close to home and around the world.
CAPACITY: 250 (200 seated)
AVAILABLE: May - September – 7:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. October - April – 6:00 - 11:00 p.m.
With two sides of nearly floor-to-ceiling windows and a wrap-around patio, the 1899 Grove looks out onto the zoo’s lush greenery. This large atrium-style space feels open and airy with a vaulted ceiling and two dramatic rows of pillars, allowing natural light to flood in.
INCLUDES: (20) 72” round tables and 200 black chairs
COST: $2,500 Friday & Saturday; $2,000 Sunday-Thursday
F&B MINIMUM: $7,000 for 60-100 guests $8,000 for 100+
Additional rental equipment (alternative chairs, cocktail tables and A/V needs) available for a fee.
CAPACITY: 80 (60 seated)
AVAILABLE: May - September – 7:00 - 11:00 p.m. October - April – 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. (excluding during WildLights)
Tucked between the grizzly bear and North American river otter exhibits, the Taiga Viewing Shelter immerses your guests in the naturalistic setting of the Northern Trail.
INCLUDES: (6) 72” round tables and (60) white folding chairs
COST: $1,300 (full trail access, $2,500)
F&B MINIMUM: $3,000
Additional rental equipment (tables and chairs) available for a fee.
CAPACITY: 48 (48 seated) in party rooms, 150 in full building
AVAILABLE: May - September – 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. October - April – 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. or 6:00 - 11:00 p.m. (full building, excluding during Wild Lanterns)
Built in 1918, the Historic Carousel is the perfect backdrop for a cocktail hour with whimsical photo opportunities. Your guests will delight in the magic of the carousel lit up in the evening. A party room inside the building provides plenty of room for mingling.
INCLUDES: 60 wood chairs
COST: $1,200 (whole building) / $700 2 hour rental
F&B MINIMUM: $1,500
Additional rental equipment (tables and additional/alternative chairs) available for a fee.
CAPACITY: 150 (70 seated)
AVAILABLE: May - September – 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. October - April – 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. or 6:00 - 11:00 p.m. (excluding during Wild Lanterns)
Zoomazium offers a fun and whimsical setting that will inspire guests to let loose and enjoy the atmosphere including two slides and a mountain to climb on. Zoomazium comes equipped with many audio visual capabilities including a large video screen, sound system, and more.
INCLUDES: 70 wood chairs
COST: $1,500 full rental / $750 2-hour rental
F&B MINIMUM: $2,500
Additional rental equipment (tables, alternative or additional chairs and other A/V needs) available for a fee.
CAPACITY: 60 (40 seated)
AVAILABLE: May - September – 7:00 - 11:00 p.m. October - April – 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. (excluding during Wild Lanterns)
Located just between the grizzly bear and snowy owl exhibits, the Tundra Center features a hand-painted panoramic mural of the arctic tundra. Host an indoor ceremony or cocktail hour in Tundra before your dinner in Taiga.
INCLUDES: (4) 72” round tables and (40) white folding chairs
COST: $1,000
F&B MINIMUM: $3,000
Additional rental equipment (tables, alternative or additional chairs) available for a fee.
CAPACITY: 80 (60 seated)
AVAILABLE: May - September - 7:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. October - April - 6:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Our newest venue offer a unique and charming feel to a ceremony, reception or cocktail hour. Located across from our expansive North Meadow, the rustic venue, complete with wood flooring and skylights, provides a beautiful setting for a wild time.
INCLUDES: (6) 72” round tables and (60) white folding chairs
COST: $2,000
F&B MINIMUM: $2,500
Additional rental equipment (tables, alternative or additional chairs and other A/V needs) available for a fee.
CAPACITY: 150 (100 seated)
AVAILABLE: May - September – 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
CAPACITY: 200
AVAILABLE: May - September – 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Surrounded by huge old-growth beech trees, the Beech Grove is a beautiful and naturally secluded space for a ceremony. While large enough to seat up to 200 people, this beautiful outdoor setting still feels intimate and private, thanks to the lush foliage that envelopes the space.
INCLUDES: (100) white folding chairs
COST: $1,050
F&B MINIMUM: $2,500
Additional rental equipment (tables, extra chairs and A/V) available for a fee.
CAPACITY: 100 (60 seated)
AVAILABLE: May - September – 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Awe your guests by hosting an outdoor cocktail hour or small dinner reception among the lush, tropical rain forest of Central and South America – the natural habitat of jaguars. The award-winning Jaguar Cove offers the thrill of a majestic creature overlooking your soiree.
COST: $700
F&B MINIMUM: $2,000
Rental equipment (tables, chairs and canopies) available for a fee.
CAPACITY: 100 (100 seated)
AVAILABLE: May - September – 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Located behind the Molbak’s Butterfly Garden Exhibit this beautiful oasis is surrounded with an abundance of Pacific Northwest greenery and flora. This event space is perfect for an intimate wedding ceremony.
COST: $1,100 garden only ($1,350 garden with Butterfly Exhibit Access)
F&B MINIMUM: $1,500
Rental includes up to 100 white folding chairs. Additional rental equipment (tables, extra chairs and A/V) available for a fee.
CAPACITY: 150 (50 seated)
AVAILABLE: May - September – 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Party along the rocky coastline of Peru! The award-winning Humboldt Penguin exhibit is a large, meandering space with plenty of nooks and crannies for your guests to explore. Watch the penguins’ playful antics from many angles as you enjoy a ceremony or cocktail hour.
COST: $700
F&B MINIMUM: $2,000
Rental equipment (tables, chairs and canopies) available for a fee.
CAPACITY: 150 (100 seated)
AVAILABLE: May - September – 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. (African schoolhouse closes at 9:00 p.m.)
CAPACITY: 200 (80 seated)
AVAILABLE: May - September – 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Help protect the greater one-horned rhino by hosting your event in our Peacock Plaza. Discover these amazing animals in our newest exhibit, the Assam Rhino Reserve, and mingle among Asian brown tortoises and demoiselle cranes. With a large covered area and lush horticulture, you and your quests can enjoy a private event space you won’t find anywhere else.
COST: $750
F&B MINIMUM: $2,000
Additional rental equipment (tables, chairs and A/V) available for a fee.
CAPACITY: 200 seated
AVAILABLE: May - September – 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. / 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Idyllic and serene, the Rose Garden offers a naturally breathtaking backdrop for your wedding ceremony. Featuring over 280 varieties of roses, the soft sounds of a fountain, a lily pond and a focal gazebo, the Rose Garden is an urban oasis with architectural touches blended with nature and color.
NOTE: Roses are typically in bloom from June to mid-September
INCLUDES: (100) white folding chairs
COST: $1,100 (11:00am – 2:00pm), $1,400 (4:00pm – 8:00pm)
Additional rental equipment (tables, extra chairs and A/V) available for a fee.
CAPACITY: 60 seated
AVAILABLE: May - September – 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Suspended amid the lush tree canopy at the end of the Northern Trail, Elk Overlook is the perfect natural setting for an intimate ceremony. The raised boardwalk creates a dramatic aisle overlooking the 360 degree view of the Northern Trail, including the elk exhibit and wolves in the distance. Your guests will be immersed in the beauty that comes so naturally to the Pacific Northwest. Located close to both the Taiga Viewing Shelter and the Tundra Center, Elk Overlook is a convenient and beautiful complement to your small reception venue.
INCLUDES: (60) white folding chairs
COST: $1,000
Additional rental equipment (tables and chairs and A/V needs) available for a fee.