ZooTampa At Lowry Park

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Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $11,000

Catering services pricing

$5,000 per person for off-peak dates, with a minimum total spend of $5,000

Guest capacity

Up to 500 seated guests

About this venue

If you’re looking for a unique and unforgettable wedding venue, look no further than ZooTampa at Lowry Park, located in Tampa, FL. ZooTampa allows couples to exchange their vows surrounded by exotic animals and tropical greenery, making it a day to remember for everyone in attendance. As well as having an amazing experience, you’ll be supporting a local non-profit, with funds going towards the conservation of endangered wildlife.

Seated guest capacity

  • 15-500

Venue type

  • Aquariums, Zoos
  • Museums, Galleries

Venue setting

  • Covered Outdoor
  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
1101 W Sligh Ave, Tampa, FL 33604

Our event spaces

Saunders Pavilion

Larger outdoor covered pavilion space located at front of the Zoo. Only sustainable flatware may be used in this venue.

Create a memorable experience for your guests in our newly renovated event pavilion. Our team can help create the event you envision, from a casual picnic to a large and lavish wedding. With a private entrance accessible from ZooTampa’s parking lot, Saunders Pavilion provides a sense of arrival for your guests.

Guest capacity

50-500 Seated

50-600 Standing

Square footage

15,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

Tables and Chivari chairs, open air patio space, restrooms, private main entry way, limited A/V capabilities (lights & basic overhead sound system - additional rentals available), designated animal meet & greet area, overhead fans

Room cost

$4,500.00

Africa Circle

The largest outdoor ceremony venue in the Zoo's Africa realm.

For larger outdoor events or wedding ceremonies, utilize ZooTampa’s Africa Circle. You and your guests will be surrounded by beautiful towering trees, lush vegetation and unique African species. Hosting your event in Africa Circle will truly be a one-of-a-kind and memorable experience!

Guest capacity

50-150 Seated

50-200 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

-Chivari chair and cushion set-up, wedding signage, cocktail hour set-up

Room cost

$1000.00

Reilly's Patio

Overlooking our African Savanna, Reilly's Reserve provides a unique and one-of-a-kind view for either your ceremony or cocktail hour.

Just right outside of our smaller in-door reception venue, Reilly's Reserve, Reilly's Patio is the perfect space for a small to mid-sized wedding ceremony or cocktail hour. In this outdoor space, you will have the option of either having our giraffes on habitat for the duration of the ceremony, or cocktail hour.

Guest capacity

15-70 Seated

15-75 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

-Chivari chair and cushion set-up for ceremony , wedding signage , cocktail hour set-up

Room cost

$1000.00

Reilly's Reserve

The smallest indoor reception venue in the Africa realm of the Zoo. Space can also accommodate wedding ceremony or cocktail hour.

For a more intimate to mid-sized wedding receptions, Reilly's Reserve is the perfect venue to dazzle your guests whilst overlooking the African Savanna. Enjoy a plated dinner or buffet style with views of roaming giraffes, elephants and zebras to truly tie your wild event together. For larger gatherings, Reilly's Reserve can be opened to combine space with the Savanna Oasis.

Guest capacity

15-85 Seated

15-95 Standing

Square footage

1,881

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

- Tables and Chivari chairs , bridal suite , A/V capabilities , handicap accessible restrooms air conditioning, Designated animal meet & greet area

Room cost

$3200

Savanna Oasis

The largest indoor wedding venue in the Africa realm of the Zoo.

Impress your guests by hosting your next event in a wild setting at ZooTampa's Savanna Oasis. This 17,000 sq. ft., climate-controlled facility blends the beauty and wonder of nature and culinary sensations - giving you the ability to turn an ordinary event into an extraordinary experience. Located within the Savanna Reserve, your event will be among a variety of African species including zebras, giraffes, elephants and more!

Guest capacity

100-500 Seated

100-500 Standing

Square footage

17,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

-Tables & Chivari chairs , A/V Capabilities , vendor Load-in area behind space, small stage

Room cost

$4,500.00

Saunders Pavilion

Larger outdoor covered pavilion space located at front of the Zoo. Only sustainable flatware may be used in this venue.

Create a memorable experience for your guests in our newly renovated event pavilion. Our team can help create the event you envision, from a casual picnic to a large and lavish wedding. With a private entrance accessible from ZooTampa’s parking lot, Saunders Pavilion provides a sense of arrival for your guests.

Guest capacity

50-500 Seated

50-600 Standing

Square footage

15,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

Tables and Chivari chairs, open air patio space, restrooms, private main entry way, limited A/V capabilities (lights & basic overhead sound system - additional rentals available), designated animal meet & greet area, overhead fans

Room cost

$4,500.00

Available services that can be provided by ZooTampa At Lowry Park

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Liability insurance
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Wheelchair accessible

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  • The Perfect Wedding Venue

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    •Kaitlyn & A.•Apr 20, 2022

    When looking for a wedding venue, me and my now wife wanted a location that would be a fun and unique experience, and ZooTampa more than delivered. From the first meeting with their event staff, they were able to walk us around the venue and paint a picture of all the possible ways ZooTampa can host a wedding. We were very impressed with all of the amenities provided by the venue. The outdoor and indoor areas ZooTampa offered were perfect for the ceremony and reception. One of the highlights was the cocktail hour, which was located next to the Giraffe habitat. Our guests were delighted to see one of the Zoo's Giraffe's out during this part of the wedding. The food that was provided by the Zoo catering team was fantastic. We had Ribeye, Chicken parmesan, and Mushroom ravioli on our menu and the staff was able to accommodate to any dietary requests. Lastly, the ZooTampa staff went above and beyond to make sure everything went smoothly on our special day.

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