Plan an Event at the Zoo
The zoo offers rental venues for birthdays, meetings, weddings, parties and more.
A winter favorite: private zoo lights!
Private Lights Information. Reservations are open now!
Community Groups, Businesses, Holiday Parties:
Base Rate: $1,250 (50 entries, 3 hours, 5-8pm)
Additional Entries: $12/person
Greenhouse Add-on: $500
Gateway Hall Add-on: $700
Dates are available during the following:
12/1/25 - 12/18/25 - Monday-Thursday, 5-8 pm.
1/5/26 - 3/1/26 - Friday-Sunday, 5-8pm or adjusted hours for light later in the season.
Select weekdays in January and February.
Premium dates will book up quickly and reservations are open now.
Special Offer for School Groups:
Base Rate: $2000 for 200 entries, 3 hour event.
Additional Entries: $5/person
For inquiries and scheduling, contact rentalevents@alaskazoo.org.
Zoo Birthdays
Zoo Birthday Parties are available on select Sundays with timeslot options 11am-1:30pm or 2pm-4:30pm. Additional dates are opened on a rolling basis no more than 3 months in advance. Only birthday parties with a 40 person maximum are allowed to book the Gateway Hall at this rate. Zoo entry for 15 guests is included on the party day. Additional admission can be purchased on the party day at the discounted rate of $12/person.
Ammenities:
Full kitchen/ bathrooms adjoining party space.
4 round tables with tablecloths.
2 6-foot rectangular tables for gifts and food.
Zoo Venues
Please note that rental fees are non-refundable.
Gateway Hall
Built in 2008, the Gateway Hall is our modern, indoor meeting hall is perfect for medium to large events. Fully equipped for audio/visual equipment, plan your training events or conferences in our spacious hall, with free parking and a full kitchen. Also perfect for wedding receptions. Renovated in 2021 with a new dance floor and carpet.
Gateway Hall Rates:
Monday-Thursday…$850
Friday-Sunday…$1,000
Discounted Admission Add-On…$12/person
Gateway Additional Hour…$185
Optional Clean Up…$200
Lawn
The lawn area is a spacious and lush green setting to hold on outdoor wedding under a big tent or a summer company party with ample social distancing. The lawn includes a stage area and is located adjacent to the greenhouse for additional rental options. The area is surrounded by split rail fence for privacy.
Lawn Rates (150 admissions with base rate):
Monday-Thursday…$1,500
Friday-Sunday…$1,900
Lawn Additional Hour…$225
Additional Admission…$12/person
Optional Clean Up…$250
10x10ft Tent…$80
20x20ft Tent…$350
10x40ft Hex Tent…$850
Audio Equipment…$250
Greenhouse
This light and spacious greenhouse has a stone floor and plants to add to the feel of the area. Perfect for small weddings, catering area for lawn weddings or company parties. Adjacent to the lawn and stage for additional rental options.
Greenhouse Rates (25 admissions with base rate):
Monday-Thursday…$675
Friday-Sunday…$775
Greenhouse Additional Hour…$140
Additional Admissions…$12/person
Optional Clean-up Fee…$100
Bluetooth Speaker…$30
Event Ideas
Weddings
Venue options: Wedding and/or reception in Gateway Hall, outdoor wedding and reception on the lawn, outdoor wedding on the lawn with reception in the greenhouse or wedding in the greenhouse with reception on the lawn.
Company Events
Venue options: Summer outdoor company picnics on the spacious lawn, full day admissions to walk zoo trails for attendees, barbeque and catering space in the greenhouse and lawn, indoor company gatherings in the spacious Gateway Hall (great for winter parties, workshops, meetings).
Private Zoo Lights
Great for any special occasion event or holiday parties! Scroll up the page to see the Private Zoo Lights information at the top. Reservations for the 2025/2026 season are now open. Your group will have the zoo’s trails and Zoo Lights displays for your own during your 3-hour event. Make this into a holiday party, wedding, school group trip, community group celebration or a thank you to your co-workers or employees. Indoor spaces are available to add to your rental for warm gatherings.
Set up a Venue Tour!
We are happy to meet at pre-scheduled times to show you our venues. We are also happy to coordinate with you remotely to discuss your event ideas and our available spaces. We have a rental space for every event idea!