Venues and Descriptions

Stone House Pavilion

Featuring majestic views of the Papago Buttes and surrounded by a soft glow of city lights, the Stone House Pavilion is an elegant banquet hall perfect for corporate and social events. This venue also features a large outdoor terrace entry area framed by lush foliage, creating a flexible and unique indoor/outdoor facility.
Indoor Venue
Sit Down 300
Cocktails 500

 

Desert Tents

Watch the Bighorn Sheep gallop across the sun-kissed buttes from Desert Tents, our unique desert oasis venue. Five permanent tent structures border the event space with a large fire pit perfect for a s’mores bar or just evening warmth. Seat your guests within the tents or outside under the palm trees and the starry night sky.
Outdoor Venue
Sit Down 120
Cocktails 300

 

Forest of Uco

Walk or dance down the cobblestone street of our very own Columbian Prefacio, the Forest of Uco. Playful fascias create the unique ambience of a Columbian mountain village, providing a unique atmosphere for any event. Host your bar at the existing market structure and create the feel a street fiesta with our special Portofino lighting.
Outdoor Venue
Sit Down 120
Cocktails 300

 

Lakeside

Located in the center of The Phoenix Zoo, the Lakeside venue provides a peaceful view of our picturesque central lake. From elegant gatherings under our lighted tent to fun picnics on the sunny grass, Lakeside offers flexibility and proximity to all the wonders of the Zoo.
Outdoor Venue
Sit Down 300-1000
Cocktails up to 6000

 

Plaza De Los Ninos

Adjacent to our spectacular Asian Elephant exhibit, Plaza De Los Ninos provides an Aztec- inspired lakeside venue. Located near the main path, this mulit-tiered space is able to host up to 300 seated guests or 800 in a cocktail style reception. Listen to the nearby Siamangs, sit by the water’s edge, and place your buffet in front of a backdrop of lush foliage for an unforgettable event.
Outdoor Venue
Sit Down 240-300
Cocktails 800

 

 

Ruby’s House

The original building on the Zoo property – now named after the Zoo’s famous painting elephant -- this quaint stone cottage features a historic garden-like setting with fantastic sunset views of the Papago Buttes. The garden surrounding Ruby’s House features a unique arbor and low rock walls for a casually elegant atmosphere with just the right touch of nature.
Outdoor/ Indoor Venue
Sit Down 60 outdoor/ 15 indoor
Cocktails 150 outdoor only

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