If you’re looking for a wedding album that’s truly wild, then the Memphis Zoo is the perfect place to capture some unforgettable memories.
From playful penguins to majestic tigers, the zoo’s exotic animals provide a stunning backdrop for some truly unique wedding experiences.
Weddings At The Memphis Zoo
When you choose to have a wedding at the zoo, you have multiple options of locations!
Zoo Courtyard
Mingle on the banks of the Nile River in the majestic Courtyard. This massive retreat is nestled in the grand Egyptian entrance of the Zoo. The Courtyard may be rented in conjunction with the Cat House Cafe.
- Accommodates: Up to 400 (banquet seating for 100)
- Perfect For: Weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, couples showers, cocktail receptions and dinners, corporate events, holiday parties, school proms, and fundraisers.
- Amenities: Includes 100 chairs, 13 60″ round tables, and 6 cabaret tables. This incredible outdoor setting boasts lush gardens, beautiful fountains, and amazing lighting.
China Theater
China Theater is available for daytime functions. Memphis Zoo is one of only four U.S. zoos to have pandas.
- Accomodates: Up to 200 people (banquet seating for 50)
- Perfect For: Corporate meetings, luncheons, receptions or other events.
- Ammenities: Includes 50 chairs, 13 48″ round tables, and 5 cabaret tables. Restrooms available inside the exhibit, climate controlled, projection screen.
China Exhibit
China is available for after-hours functions. Enjoy an Asian-inspired evening under the magnificent pagoda.
- Accommodates: up to 200 (banquet seating for 50).
- Perfect For: Weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, as well as corporate events.
- Amenities: Includes: 50 chairs, 13 48” round tables, and 5 cabaret tables. Includes a courtyard, climate controlled theater room that converts into a dining/dance/reception hall; teahouse and beautiful Chinese gardens. Restrooms located inside the facility.
Northwest Passage
Be transported to the Great Northwest. During the day, this is home to polar bears, bald eagles and sea lions. At night, it transforms into a unique setting that feels like a destination location with its amazing lit pools, traditional Longhouse and a meditation garden. Enhance your evening with a Polar Bear Feeding or an optional Sea Lion Show.
- Accommodates: up to 250 (banquet seating for 78).
- Perfect For: Weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, couples showers, cocktail receptions and dinners, corporate events, holiday parties, school proms and fundraisers.
- Amenities: Includes 54 chairs, 9 48″ round tables, and 5 cabaret tables. A climate-controlled underwater viewing room, amphitheater ideal for entertaining, waterfall garden, and two majestic courtyards. Restrooms inside the building. Call for details.
Zambezi Main Rondavel
- Accommodates: up to 250 (banquet seating for 78).
- Perfect For: Weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, couples showers, cocktail receptions and dinners, corporate events, holiday parties, and school functions as well as fundraisers.
- Amenities: Includes 78 chairs, 13 48″ round tables, and 6 cabaret tables. Climate-controlled underwater viewing room, waterfalls and gardens, patio area, gas-flaming urns. Restrooms inside building.
- Pricing: Get a quote and check availability by filling out the Event form above.
Teton Trek
A two-story lodge boasting stunning veranda views with two large fireplaces, this expansive facility overlooks a 25 foot waterfall.
- Accommodates:up to 400 (banquet seating for 152).
- Perfect For: Weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, couples showers, cocktail receptions and dinners, corporate events, holiday parties, and school functions as well as fundraisers.
- Amenities: Includes: 150 chairs, 19 60” round tables, and 10 cabaret tables. Climate controlled, indoor seating, two fireplaces, beautiful views, full catering kitchen, in-building restrooms, load-in dock, balconies, a 40 foot geyser and a dance floor.
- Pricing: Get a quote and check availability
Cathouse Cafe & Patio
- Accommodates: up to 200 (banquet seating for 104).
- Perfect For: School dances, company picnics, family reunions, corporate events, holiday parties, school functions as well as fundraisers.
- Amenities: Includes: 104 chairs, 13 60” round tables, and 11 cabaret tables. Climate controlled, indoor seating,full catering kitchen, in-building restrooms, central location inside the Zoo.
Pavilion
- Accommodates: up to 800 Seating for 350, with a minimum of 50 people to rent.
- Perfect for: corporate events, picnics, and large family reunions.
- Amenities: Centrally located and surrounded by several exhibits. This is an outdoor, covered venue equipped with picnic tables and fans throughout. Includes: picnic tables for 350
- Pricing: Get a quote and check availability.
- All Picnics DO NOT require 100 people. To rent the Pavilion, we ask that they have at least 50 people, but that has nothing to do with PICNICS.
Real Weddings At The Zoo
You can see real weddings held at the zoo here:
Location & Contact Information
To contact this venue:
- Visit: Memphis Zoo, 2000 Prentiss Place, Memphis, TN 38112
- Call: 901-333-6500
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