Daytime Venues

• Picnic Style seating for 48 included

• Can accommodate up to 100 sit down or 150 reception style

• Specialty seating requires additional rentals

Tucked away just off the main trail in our Enchanted Forest, this area makes for a magical location. Daytime or evening guest will have a private setting right in the heart of the zoo.

Evening rentals include 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 Services Department

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

• Picnic style seating for 40 included

• Can accommodate up to 80 sit down, 100 reception style.

• Specialty seating requires additional rentals

This rustic covered wooden ramada sits right on the shore of the zoo’s Main Lake. The calm waters and lush tree line make a beautiful backdrop for any event day or night. Perfect for a small gathering.

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

• 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, this original zoo building is now dedicated to our famous painting elephant. This quaint stone cottage in a garden setting boasts fantastic sunset views and is perfect for wedding ceremonies & 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 200 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 Big horn buttes, includes five permanent tent structures surrounding the open event space & central fire pit. It is 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. Shaded seating area offers a front row view of spider monkey island. Lush tropical plants and an exotic bird aviary serve as the back drop for this daytime only venue.

Sorry, no evening rentals available.