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
Lemur Lane
Perfect for smaller gatherings, this private, charming ramada is located on the main lake with a panoramic view of ZooLights.
Site Fee: $1,100 | ZooLights admission: $15 each
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.
Site Fee: $3,900 | ZooLights admission: $15 each
Accommodates: 240 seated
Includes: Round table seating for up to 240 | Three (3) heaters** | podium and microphone | in-house AV system
(Animals will not be on exhibit.)
Lakeside
This lakeside event site is great for large groups with a front row seat for ZooLights!
Site Fee: $4,000 | ZooLights admission: $15 each
Accommodates: Up to 1,000 seated | 5,000+ reception-style
Includes: Picnic-style seating for 300, Four (4) heaters**
Orang-Hutan
This indoor/outdoor venue is right along the ZooLights path with a climate-controlled space for guests.
Site Fee: $2,000 | ZooLights admission: $15 each
Accommodates: 100 seated | 100+ reception-style
Includes: Round table seating for 100*
(Animals will not be on exhibit.)
Ruby's house
This elegant and very private outside venue is perfect for an intimate evening during ZooLights that won’t soon be forgotten!
Site Fee: $1,100 | ZooLights admission: $15 each
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.
Site Fee: $1,500 | ZooLights Admission: $15 each
Accommodates: 30 seated inside | 80 seated outside | 200 reception-style
Includes: Round table seating for 80* and Two (2) heaters**
Two (2) heaters **
Display cabinets, windows and shelving must remain as they are, items may not be rearranged or relocated.
STONE HOUSE PAVILION
This upscale banquet facility gives you the best of both indoors and outdoors; a private site during the magic of ZooLights!
Site Fee: $3,800 | ZooLights admission: $15 each
Accommodates: 300 seated | 500+ reception-style
Includes: Round table seating for 300*, Two (2) heaters, podium and microphone, in-house AV system
(Animals will not be on exhibit.)
Desert Tents
This Bedouin-style campsite is set away from the hustle and bustle of ZooLights.
Site Fee: $2,300 | ZooLights admission: $15 each
Accommodates: 120 seated | 300+ reception -style
Includes: Round table seating for 120 | Two (2) heaters and lighting package** | Central, natural gas campfire
*Specialty seating requires additional rentals.
**Larger groups may require additional heaters and lighting.