zoolights
group events
Join the Phoenix Zoo at the Valley’s brightest holiday tradition: ZooLights presented by SRP! ZooLights shines with millions of lights, a three-story Christmas tree, hundreds of glimmering light displays and lakeside Music-in-Motion Light Show shows. ZooLights is open to the public November through January. All evening events during this time allow your guests to experience the magic and excitement of ZooLights. Dates fill quickly—reserve your venue now and create an evening your guests will always remember!
Available during ZooLights Preview and throughout the ZooLights Season!
6% transaction fee added to all event invoices (excludes admission and bar service charges)
Lemur Lane
Perfect for smaller gatherings, this private, charming ramada is located on the main lake with a panoramic view of ZooLights.
Accommodates: 60 seated | 100+ reception-style
Includes: Lounge-Style Seating | Two (2) heaters**
(No amplified sound allowed.)
C.W. & Modene Neely Education & Event Center
A versatile indoor facility and spacious attached terrace with a breathtaking view of ZooLights.
Accommodates: 240 seated | 500+ reception style
Includes: Round table seating for up to 240* | Three (3) heaters** | Podium and microphone | In-house AV system
(No amplified sound allowed on patio)
Lakeside
This lakeside event site is great for large groups with a front row seat for ZooLights!
Accommodates: 1,000 seated | 5,000+ reception-style
Includes: Picnic-style seating for 300* | Four (4) heaters**
(No amplified sound allowed)
Ruby's house
This elegant and very private outside venue is perfect for an intimate evening during ZooLights that won’t soon be forgotten!
Accommodates: 60 seated | 100+ reception-style
Includes: Round table seating for 60* | Two (2) heaters **
Phoenix Bakery
This indoor/outdoor venue, a charming historical reconstruction of the Original Phoenix Bakery, is now located along the Arizona trail ready for your holiday guests.
Accommodates: 30 seated inside | 80 seated outside | 200 reception-style
Includes: Round table seating for 80* | Two (2) heaters**
(Display cabinets, windows and shelving must remain as they are, items may not be rearranged or relocated. No amplified sound allowed on patio.)
STONE HOUSE PAVILION
This upscale banquet facility gives you the best of both indoors and outdoors; a private site during the magic of ZooLights!
Accommodates: 300 seated | 500+ reception-style
Includes: Round table seating for 300* | Two (2) heaters** | Podium and microphone | In-house AV system
Desert Tents
This Bedouin-style campsite is set away from the hustle and bustle of ZooLights.
Accommodates: 120 seated | 300+ reception -style
Includes: Round table seating for 120* | Two (2) heaters and lighting package** | Central, natural gas campfire
DOORNBOS DESERT GROVE
Surround your guests with the excitement of ZooLights in the private venue on the Arizona Trail.
Accommodates: 100 seated | 150+ reception-style
Includes: Round table seating for 100* | Two (2) heaters**
*Specialty seating requires additional rentals.
**Larger groups may require additional heaters and lighting.
