Host a party or event
Reserve your space for a birthday party or event. The zoo has three areas for 25-50 guests, and one large area for up to 500 guests.
Need to know
All event rates include:
- At least 2 hours in the party area (reservation times available vary by event area)
- 30 minutes before and after the event for set up and clean up
- All-day zoo visit for your guests on day of event
- Discounts on rides
- Seating in event area
Rates vary based on:
- Number of guests in party
- Your zoo membership status
Before you start
Discover which space works best for you based on your party size, desired event time, and location.
All rental areas include shade and seating.
Areas, prices, and times
Choose from three spaces for 25-50 people, or one space for up to 500 people.
Rides Plaza party area
- Deposit: $250
- Reserve from 2pm - 4pm for:
25 guests
Price: $450 / Zoo member price: $400
50 guests
Price: $700 / Zoo member price: $650
Exploration Outpost party area
- Deposit: $250
- Reserve from 11:30am - 1:30pm for:
25 guests
Price: $450 / Zoo member price: $400
50 guests
Price: $700 / Zoo member price: $650
Primate Forest party area
- Deposit: $250
- Reserve from 10:30am - 12:30pm for:
25 guests
Price: $450 / Zoo member price: $400
50 guests
Price: $700 / Zoo member price: $650
Large park area with amphitheater
- Deposit: $1000
- Reserve for full day 10am - 4pm for:
500 guests
- Price: $3000 / Zoo member price: $2700
- Includes stage, seating area, and tiki buffet bar
Steps to reserve
- Download the rental application.
- Review the user's agreement, regulations, and guidelines.
- Contact us for available dates.
- Complete the required fields and sign the form.
- Submit your application and pay the rental deposit.
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What's next
Deposit and payment
Once we receive your application, we will charge your credit card for the deposit. The balance will be charged on the day of your event.
Food is allowed; alcohol is not
You can bring your own food or use a caterer. We recommend contacting the zoo's cafe, Bean Sprouts. Outside caterers need to provide proof of liability insurance. No outside grills are allowed. If you are having food delivered, you need to pick it up outside the Zoo gates.
No alcohol is allowed. If you are found with alcohol, we will shut down your party and contact the police. You will lose your deposit.
Set up and clean up
You can arrive up to 30 minutes before your scheduled time to set up. Extra time is not allowed if you are running late. You may stay 30 minutes after your end time to clean up.
You can bring party decorations, except for these items that are not allowed:
- Balloons
- Confetti
- Inflatable decorations
You can bring easy-ups or canopies.
We do not have any storage or refrigeration facilities for your items before or after your event.
Support during your event
Within the 30 minutes of your set-up and clean-up time, a staff member can help you with one cart to carry items to and from your party area. You can bring your own carts or wagons if needed. You cannot borrow wagons or strollers to transport items. Golf carts are not available.
A staff member will check in with you at the start of your event to answer questions.
- If you have an emergency, report it at the Ticket Booth.
- If you have questions or requests during your event, contact the person listed on your reservation confirmation