birthdays & private events
venues
The Phoenix Zoo offers more than a dozen unique and beautiful venues for weddings, corporate events, proms, retreats and any of your special event needs. All evening rentals include a basic lighting package. When needed, evening rentals also include guest transportation to and from the Zoo entrance and the venue.
For more information on private events, please call us at 602.914.4301.
For more information on Wild Birthdays, please call us at 602.286.3800.
FOREST OF UCO
Available for Evening Events
Surround your guests with the ambiance of a small Colombian mountain village right here in Phoenix. Fiesta in the cobblestone street under special Portofino lighting for a true south-of-the-border feel. Evening rentals include guest transportation to and from the Safari Cruiser Station and venue, and basic lighting package. Sorry, no daytime rentals available.
Capacity
- Round table seating for up to 120 included
- Accommodates 120 seated | 300 reception-style
- Specialty seating requires additional rentals
LEMUR LANE
Available for Daytime and Evening Events
This park-like lakeside area offers stunning views of the Zoo’s main lake and its island residents. Consisting of several brick patios along the sidewalk that combine for a larger area.
Capacity
- Lounge-style seating included
- Accommodates 100 cocktail-style
- Specialty seating requires additional rentals
lakeside
Available for Daytime and Evening Events
Located in the center of the Zoo, this venue provides a peaceful view of the main lake. Under the canopy tent is a great location for your fun-packed picnic or an elegant evening gala. Evening rentals include basic lighting package.
Capacity
- Picnic-style seating for 300 included
- Accommodates 800 seated | 5,000 reception-style
- Specialty seating requires additional rentals
PLAZA DE LOS NIÑOS
Available for Daytime and Evening Events
An enchanting outdoor site offering flexibility and privacy while overlooking the Nina Mason Pulliam Children’s Trail lake. Evening rentals include basic lighting package.
Capacity
- Permanent picnic-style seating for 180 included
- Accommodates 300 seated | 1,000 reception-style
- Specialty seating requires additional rentals
RUBY'S HOUSE
Available for Daytime and Evening Events
Built in 1935, Ruby’s House is a charming piece of Zoo history, dedicated to Ruby, the Zoo’s famous painting elephant. This quaint, garden cottage boasts spectacular sunset views and is ideal for wedding ceremonies, smaller receptions and other intimate events. Evening rentals include basic lighting package.
Capacity
- Round table seating for up to 60 included
- Accommodates 60 seated | 150 reception-style | 60 ceremony
- Specialty seating requires additional rentals
SAVANNA
Available for Evening events
Treat your guests to sweeping views of the Zoo’s African Savanna habitat. There’s nothing quite like basking in the beautiful Arizona sunset overlooking the incredible and expansive Plain. Available for after hours ceremonies only.
Ceremonies may not start prior to 6 p.m.
Capacity
- Accommodates 100 ceremony
- Specialty seating requires additional rentals
TROPICAL FLIGHTS
Available for Daytime Events
This private picnic location sits just off the Tropics Trail. With a shaded seating area offering a front row view of Gibbon Island, lush tropical plants and an exotic bird aviary — Tropical Flights is a beautiful daytime-only venue. Sorry, no evening rentals available.
Capacity
- Permanent picnic-style seating for 42 included
- Accommodates 42 seated | 100 reception-style
- Specialty seating requires additional rentals
ENCHANTED FOREST
Available for Daytime and Evening Events
Unique. Distinctive. Modern. Located across from the Pavilion, the Enchanted Terrace recently went through a massive upgrade and features new pavers and flagstone. Additionally, brand-new overhead lighting makes this quaint venue perfect for evening and nighttime use!
Capacity
- Accommodates 100 ceremony at stone benches
- Specialty seating requires additional rentals
wild side patio
Available for Daytime and Evening Events
Party on this postmodern private patio. This fun brick-paved venue features a small amphitheater and permanent retro-feel patio seating overlooking the Arizona Trail. Available for relaxed daytime gatherings or more formal evening affairs. Pair this space with the adjacent Wild Side Gallery during after-hour bookings to give your guests private access to our unique collection of nature-inspired art.
Capacity
- Permanent patio seating for 52 included
- Talk to Sales Rep about options for larger groups
- Specialty seating requires additional rentals
WILD SIDE GALLERY
Available for Evening Events
Celebrate the artistic splendor of animals and nature at the Wild Side Gallery. This indoor art gallery has installations that rotate throughout the year, each featuring a selection of artists who share their unique vision of wildlife and conservation via photography, paint and mixed media. Great for a unique cocktail reception or as an added experience when renting out the adjacent outside patio space. Sorry, no daytime rentals available.
Art installations may not be rearranged.
Capacity
- Accomodates up to 165 guests
- No seating included
- Specialty seating requires additional rentals
Plan your visit today!
The Phoenix Zoo is one of the largest non-profit zoos in the U.S., caring for over 3,000 animals, with nearly 400 species represented, including many threatened/endangered species.
Plan your visit today!
The Phoenix Zoo is one of the largest non-profit zoos in the U.S., caring for over 3,000 animals, with nearly 400 species represented, including many threatened/endangered species.
