ZOO LODGE
The Zoo Lodge is a rustic stone house nestled in the woods that will accommodate approximately 50 people for a meeting or seated dinner and 85 for a reception. The patio and lawn may also be used to accommodate a larger attendance. Please note that this facility is only available for a maximum of four hours unless rented for a full day. TIME FEE Half day $600 Full day (8am-5pm) or after hours use (5pm or later) $1,500
AMENITIES
Warming Kitchen Outdoor and Indoor fireplace Tables and chairs Table and chair set-up (Birmingham Zoo Inventory Only) Central heating and air Two indoor restrooms Directional signs
Private bride’s and bridesmaids’ suite with private bath Projector screen On site event coordinator Guest parking 1 hour of rehearsal time Clean up Fully stocked bar service and 3 bar options for an additional charge
TABLE & CHAIR INVENTORY Tables and chairs are included in the lodge rental. Below is the inventory that is available for client to use: Ten 6-foot rectangle tables Nine 48-inch round tables Six 60-inch round tables 35 black plastic folding chairs 65 brown and black metal folding chairs 100 white wooden folding chairs for an additional charge ($4.00 each)
TRAILS OF AFRICA The Safari Peak overlooks our Trails of Africa exhibit and can accommodate up to 500 guests for a meeting, reception or seated dinner. Please note that this outdoor facility is only available after hours for a maximum of four hours. NUMBER OF GUESTS FEE 10 to 25 people $1,000 26 to 50 people $1,500 51 to 200 people $2,200 201 to 500 people $3,500
AMENITIES
Existing Café tables and chairs Table and chair set-up (Birmingham Zoo inventory only) On site restrooms Covered pavilion Directional signs Sound system compatible with iPhone and iPad
On-site event coordinator Guest parking 1 hour of rehearsal time Clean up Fully stocked bar service and 3 bar options for an additional charge
TABLE & CHAIR INVENTORY Tables and chairs are included in the lodge rental. Below is the inventory that is available for client to use: Five 6-foot rectangle tables Thirty Five 48-inch black metal tables 100 black wicker chairs
CHILDREN’S ZOO
The Children’s Zoo can accommodate as many as 1,000 people. The rental fee includes existing cafe tables and chairs, which seat 200, the interactive Children Zoo Barn with zookeeper staff (2 hour maximum), unlimited rides on the carousel and water fountain operation. Please note that this outdoor facility is only available after hours for four hours maximum. The Children Zoo Barn must close by 7pm. TIME Up to 500 people 501 to 1,000 people
FEE $4,000 $5,000
AMENITIES
Existing stone tables and chairs Table and chair set-up (Birmingham Zoo inventory only) On site restrooms Covered pavilion Children’s Zoo Barn open from 5pm7pm (optional) Carousel and fountains (optional)
Directional signs Sound system compatible with iPhone and iPad On-site event coordinator Guest parking 1 hour of rehearsal time Fully stocked bar service and 3 bar options for an additional charge
TABLE & CHAIR INVENTORY Tables and chairs are included in the lodge rental. Below is the inventory that is available for client to use: Five 6-foot rectangle tables 15 grey stone tables 50 black metal chairs
ANIMAL EXTRAS Please note that animal extras must be scheduled at least 3 weeks before an event and are subject to the availability of our Programs Department and the well-being of our animals.
Animal Demonstration Zookeepers will host a brief wildlife show for your guests.
$250
Animal Greeting Zookeepers will greet your guests as they arrive for 30 minutes with 1 to 2 animals.
$100
Animal Walk About $400 Zookeepers will walk around during your event with a new animal every ½ hour for up to 2 hours.
