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: $1,000 | 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: Up to 72
Includes: Round table seating for up to 72 – 12 round tables with 6 chairs each
Three (3) heaters and lighting package**, podium and microphone, in-house AV system
(Animals will not be on exhibit.)
Desert Grove
Surround your guests with the excitement of ZooLights in this private venue on the Arizona Trail.
Site Fee: $1,200 | ZooLights admission: $15 each
Accommodates: Up to 30
Includes: Round table seating for up to 30 – 5 round tables with 6 chairs each
Two (2) heaters and lighting package**
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: Up to 72
Includes: Round table seating for up to 72 – 12 round tables with 6 chairs each
Two (2) heaters and lighting package** Central, natural gas campfire
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 200
Includes: Picnic-style seating for 200 – 50 6 ft. picnic tables with 4 seats each scattered under tent and on lawn area
Four (4) heaters and lighting package**
Orang-Hutan
This indoor/outdoor venue is right along the ZooLights path with a climate-controlled space for guests.
Site Fee: $1,800 | ZooLights admission: $15 each
Accommodates: Up to 36
Includes: Round table seating for up to 36 – 6 round tables with 6 chairs each
(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: $1,200 | ZooLights admission: $15 each
Accommodates: Up to 30
Includes: Round table seating for up to 30 – 5 round tables with 6 chairs each
Two (2) heaters and lighting package**
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: Up to 48
Includes: Round table seating for up to 48 – 2 round tables with 6 chairs each inside and 4 round tables with 6 chairs each outside
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: Up to 90
Includes: Round table seating for up to 90 – 15 round tables with 6 chairs each
Two (2) heaters and lighting package**, podium and microphone, in-house AV system
(Animals will not be on exhibit.)
*Specialty seating requires additional rentals.
**Larger groups may require additional heaters and lighting.