FACILITIES

The Minnesota Zoo’s lush grounds and serene settings form a unique and picturesque backdrop for any occasion. Delight your guests with the wonder of the Zoo during your next daytime or evening event!

SHADY OAKS PICNIC PAVILION

Capacity: 250+
Availability: 2 Hour Rental (6PM - 10PM OR 2PM - 4PM) (Seasonal)
Pricing: $1000 Saturday & Sunday | $750 Monday – Friday
Discounted Admission Tickets are Required at $22 Per Person

In-kind support for Shady Oaks picnic pavilion

     

DISCOVERY BAY | GREAT HALL

Capacity: Seated Dinner - 240 | Cocktail Reception - 400
Availability: 1-Hour Timeslot, 2-Hour Min ( 6pm – 10 pm)
Pricing: $600/Hour Friday – Sunday | $500/Hour Monday – Thursday

MINNESOTA LODGE & TRAIL

Capacity: Seated Dinner – 80 | Cocktail Reception – 100
Availability: 1-Hour Timeslot, 2-Hour Min ( 6pm – 10 pm)
Pricing: $600/hour Friday-Sunday | $500/hour Monday - Thursday
*trail access will be available to guests from the events start time through 8pm

MINNESOTA LODGE

Capacity: Seated Dinner - 80 | Cocktail Reception - 100
Availability: 6pm to 10pm (hourly rental, 2-hour minimum)
Pricing: $400/hour Friday - Sunday | $300/hour Monday – Thursday

TROPICS PLAZA & TRAIL

Capacity: Seated Dinner – 175 | Cocktail Reception – 400
Availability: 1-Hour Timeslot, 2-Hour Min ( 6pm – 10 pm)
Pricing: $700/hour Friday - Sunday | $600/hour Monday – Thursday

CROSSROADS PICNIC PAVILION

Capacity: 250
Availability: 2-Hour Rental 11am – 2pm OR 2pm – 4pm
Pricing: $750 Saturday & Sunday | $600 Monday – Friday Discounted Zoo Admission Tickets are Required at $22 per person

NEW! CROSSROADS PICNIC PAVILION A OR B

Capacity: 125
Availability: 2-Hour Rental 11am – 2pm OR 2pm – 4pm
Pricing: $450 Saturday & Sunday | $300 Monday – Friday Discounted Zoo Admission Tickets are Required at $22 per person

EDUCATION EVENT CENTER

Capacity: Classroom – 45 | Board Room – 20 | U-Shaped – 24
Availability: 9am – 5pm
Pricing: $400 Half Day (4-Hour) | $700 Full Day (8-Hour) Discounted Zoo Admission Tickets are Required at $22 per person

Minnesota Zoo Hours of Operation
10am – 6pm (Memorial Day through Labor Day) and 10am – 4pm (September – May)

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