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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 713-533-6833. Or reach us by e-mail at events@houstonzoo.org
The Reflection Pool | |
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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... For your extra-special occasion, Houston's most gorgeous natural setting. Available for nighttime. Lawn Seats: 150 |
George R. Brown Education | |
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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... Inside and out, the perfect venue for a multitude of functions. Available for daytime and nighttime events. Hall Seats: 200 |
The Ethel G. & Allen H. Carruth Natural Encounters Building | |
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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... Make your next event an exotic encounter. Available for nighttime events. Seats: 120 |
Herbert A. & Elizabeth N. Kipp Memorial Aquarium | |
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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... Immerse your guests in a beautiful underwater world. Available for nighttime events. Seats: 60 |
The Sea Lion Deck | |
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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... Pool-side partying with some delightfully "wild" entertainment. Seats: 60 |
The Reptile House | |
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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... An unusual "house" party that will intrigue any guest. Available for nighttime events. Seats: 150 |
Karamu Outpost | |
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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! You couldn't pick a more perfectly wild picnic place. Available for nighttime events. Seats: 200 |
