Pepper Family Wildlife Center (Lion House)

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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $14,000

Guest capacity

Up to 350 seated guests

About this venue

The Pepper Family Wildlife Center, more commonly known as the Lion House, has been newly renovated as of 2021 and is more beautiful than ever before. With glass exhibiting windows, your guests will have the opportunity to see our pride as they mingle, dine and enjoy in your big day. This space can accommodate 350 guests seated with room for dancing, bars and so much more.

Seated guest capacity

  • 100-350

Venue type

  • Aquariums, Zoos
  • Museums, Galleries

Venue setting

  • Indoor
2101 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Our event spaces

Lion House Great Hall

A unique and memorable space unlike any other in Chicago!

This space includes two vestibules as well as the Great Hall itself. This is a fully accessible space with lots of room for a dance floor, bars, food stations, and mingling.

Guest capacity

Up to 350 Seated

Up to 500 Standing

Square footage

7,139

Ideal for

Wedding reception

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

- Tables & Chairs - Security

Room cost

$7000-$12,000 depending on the day of the week

Lion House Great Hall

A unique and memorable space unlike any other in Chicago!

This space includes two vestibules as well as the Great Hall itself. This is a fully accessible space with lots of room for a dance floor, bars, food stations, and mingling.

Guest capacity

Up to 350 Seated

Up to 500 Standing

Square footage

7,139

Ideal for

Wedding reception

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

- Tables & Chairs - Security

Room cost

$7000-$12,000 depending on the day of the week

Available services that can be provided by Pepper Family Wildlife Center (Lion House)

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Service staff
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

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  • For photo & video, we LOVE the Lion House!

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    •Elle Taylor Photography•Nov 10, 2023

    Getting to photograph and film at the Lion House was a dream come true! We love Tigerlily Events and cherish the times getting to work with their team, and the new Lion House was no exception. From the unique environment the space provides to the luxurious service the staff provides, this venue is one of our favorites in Chicago. We're so excited to continue working together for future wedding days!

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