Daytime Venues

• Round table seating for 100

• Can accommodate up to 100 sit down / 150 reception

• Specialty seating requires additional rentals

Surround yourself with the beauty of Arizona. This private venue in the middle of the Zoo's Arizona Trail is a great fit for daytime or evening events. Dine amongst the native Arizona vegetation and then wander the trail to meet some of its animal residents.

Evening rentals include private access to the Arizona Trail, lighting package and two umbrella heaters when needed.

• Round table seating for up to 300 included

• Can accommodate up to 300 sit down, 200 Classroom Style, 400 Theater Style, and 550 Reception

• Podium and microphone included; all other audio visual and rental needs can be arranged through the Group Events Department

The Stone House Pavilion is an upscale indoor meeting/banquet facility that features an outdoor covered terrace. This popular venue is an excellent setting for corporate meetings, banquets, dinners, wedding receptions and more.

• Zebra Overlook: Picnic style seating for 24 included
  • Can accommodate up to 100 sit down / 200 reception style
   
• Pelican Patio: Picnic seating for 24 included
  • Can accommodate up to 40 sit down / 50 reception style
   
• Podd Ramada: Picnic seating for 36 included
  • Can accommodate up to 80 sit down 100 reception style

This park-like lakeside area offers stunning views of the Zoo's main lake & its island residents. Consisting of Podd Ramada, Pelican Patio & Zebra Overlook areas, they can be combined for a larger area or used separately for smaller gatherings.

• Round table seating for 60 included

• Can accommodate up 60 sit down, 150 reception style. Ceremony seating for 60

• Specialty seating requires additional rentals

A charming piece of Phoenix Zoo history. The original building on Zoo grounds is now dedicated to the Zoo’s famous painting elephant, Ruby. This quaint stone cottage in a garden setting boasts fantastic sunset views. Perfect for wedding ceremonies and any other intimate event. Evening rentals include basic lighting package and two umbrella heaters when needed.

• Picnic style seating for 300 included

• Can accommodate up to 1000 sit down, 6000 reception style.

• Specialty seating requires additional rentals

Located in the center of the zoo this venue provides a peaceful view of our Main Lake. Under the canopy tent is a great location for your fun packed picnic or an elegant evening gala outdoors.

Evening rentals include basic lighting package and four umbrella heaters when needed.

• Picnic style seating for 160 included

• Can accommodate up 500 sit down, 800 reception style.

• Specialty seating requires additional rentals

Adjacent to our Asian Elephant exhibit, Plaza de los Niños provides an Aztec-inspired lakeside venue. This multi tiered space is perfect for shaded daytime events or evening gatherings.

Evening rentals include transportation to and from venue for guests, basic lighting package and four umbrella heaters when needed.

• Round table seating for 120 included

• Can accommodate up to 120 sit down or 300 reception style

• Specialty seating requires additional rentals

This unique desert oasis is a Bedouin style campsite nestled at the base of the Bighorn Buttes, including five permanent tent structures surrounding the open event space & central fire pit. Great day or night for a quick escape. Evening rentals include transportation to and from venue for guests, basic lighting package and two umbrella heaters when needed.

• Picnic style seating for 60 included

• Can accommodate up to 60 sit down or 100 reception style

• Specialty seating requires additional rentals

This private picnic location sits on the Tropical flights trail. A shaded seating area offers a front row view of gibbon island. Lush tropical plants and an exotic bird aviary serve as the back drop for this daytime only venue.

Sorry, no evening rentals available.

• Banquet seating for 200 - 250
• Can accommodate: Classroom 200 / theater style 200 - 250
• Reception 400 indoor only / 600 indoor & outdoor
• Specialty seating requires additional rentals

Located hilltop adjacent to the Zoo's Tropics Trail. This versatile indoor climate controlled facility will provide a unique and up-to-date setting for everything from business meetings to weddings. The main indoor hall can be divided into three separate smaller rooms as needed.

The beautiful outdoor patio, overlooking the Main Lake and gibbon island, is included for evening rentals of the banquet space.