Private Parties / Facility Rentals
Treat your guests to an inspirational, untamed, and extraordinary experience when you host your next event at the Houston Zoo. You cannot match the exceptional environment of the Houston Zoo as a location for your next special event.
Whether it is a cocktail reception, class reunion, corporate picnic, magnificent wedding, or any occasion for 75 to 2,500+ guests, we have a variety of venues to set your event apart from the herd.
Reserve your space today!
Contact us by phone at 713-533-6552 or 713-533-6613. Or reach us by e-mail at
events@houstonzoo.org
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The Reflection Pool:
For your extra-special occasion, Houston’s most gorgeous natural setting. Available for nighttime events.
Lawn Seats: 150
Reflection Pool Seats:
1,000
Cocktails: 1,500
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Savor refreshing cocktails or a relaxing dinner pool-side under a lush canopy of trees. And who knows? Your guests may even be serenaded by lion roars, exotic bird songs, sea lion barks and other calls of the wild! More...
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George R. Brown Education Center Hall
Inside and out, the perfect venue for a multitude of functions. Available for daytime and nighttime events.
Hall Seats: 200
Cocktails: 350
Lawn Seats: 130
Cocktails: 200
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This well appointed multi-functional center is ideal for a variety of events—including family reunions, lectures, corporate picnics and professional meetings. The exhibit hall can be set up easily for meetings or dinner parties. More...
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The Ethel G. & Allen H. Carruth Natural Encounters Building
Make your next event an exotic encounter. Available for nighttime events.
Seats: 120
Cocktails: 200
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Escape to a lush rainforest habitat with cascading waterfalls and a beautiful built-in bar—just a few of the outstanding features that make Natural Encounters perfect for evening functions and one of the Zoo’s most popular event locations. More... |
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Herbert A. & Elizabeth N. Kipp Memorial Aquarium
Immerse your guests in a beautiful underwater world. Available for nighttime events.
Seats: 60
Cocktails: 80
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There is simply not a more serene or sophisticated environment for cocktail parties and intimate events. Immerse your guests in a tranquil underwater world, surrounded by incredibly fascinating aquatic creatures from around the globe. More... |
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The Sea Lion Deck
Pool-side partying with some delightfully “wild” entertainment.
Available for nighttime events.
Seats: 60
Cocktails: 80
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For an unforgettable pool-side evening, enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres—or delightful “on deck” dining—with friends and co-workers beside the crystalline waters of the Zoo’s sea lion habitat. We’ll also add a special show featuring our playful sea lions. More... |
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The Reptile House
An unusual “house” party that will intrigue any guest. Available for nighttime events.
Seats: 150
Cocktails: 200
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Psssst…..if you’re seeking an extraordinarily out-of-the-norm special event experience, consider a face-to-face encounter with some of the world’s largest, longest and rarest reptiles. More... |
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Karamu Outpost
You couldn’t pick a more perfectly wild picnic place. Available for nighttime events.
Seats: 200
Cocktails: 300
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In Swahili, karamu means “a place of joyful gathering.” And that’s exactly what your company picnic will be when you hold it in this exotic location not far from our world-famous Wildlife Carousel. Contact us for more information!
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Party Props is the preferred décor vendor for the Houston Zoo. In fact, if you book an event at the Zoo and utilize their services you will receive a 10% discount. To see how Party Props can make your event shine click here to see some of their work.
