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Birmingham Zoo is an exotic wedding ceremony and reception venue based in Birmingham, Alabama. This venue is a great option for the couple who are truly kids at heart. If you want a wedding celebration that is going to stand out, then this is the place for you. The staff at the Birmingham Zoo goes above and beyond to make sure that your wedding day is one that you will enjoy and remember.

Facilities and Capacity
With a maximum capacity of...

About this vendor

Birmingham Zoo is an exotic wedding ceremony and reception venue based in Birmingham, Alabama. This venue is a great option for the couple who are truly kids at heart. If you want a wedding celebration that is going to stand out, then this is the place for you. The staff at the Birmingham Zoo goes above and beyond to make sure that your wedding day is one that you will enjoy and remember.

Facilities and Capacity
With a maximum capacity of around 5,000 guests, you’re going to be pressed to find another venue that has as much space as the Birmingham Zoo. The zoo offers several amazing rental spaces throughout the property that include a secluded, wooded area, interactive barn animal area, and even a space that overlooks the African bull elephant exhibit. As for transportation and access, the wheelchair-accessible venue has parking, and golf cart rentals are available.

Services Offered
For those couples who want to really wow their guests, event extras are offered, which include animal demonstrations, greetings, and walkabouts. Not only is the venue available for wedding ceremonies and receptions, but it is also open for bridal showers, elopements, engagement parties, and rehearsal dinners. Some of the additional services that the Birmingham Zoo offers include:

  • Bridal suite (available for a charge if not already renting the Zoo Lodge)
  • In-house bar
  • Setup
  • Cleanup
  • Event rentals
  • Outside vendors allowed, except food and beverage
  • Wireless internet

Cuisine
Whether you are looking for fun finger foods or an elegant, sit-down dinner, the catering staff at the Birmingham Zoo will make sure that you and your guests are completely satisfied. As part of its culinary services, the venue offers barware, flatware, linens, plates, and cups. They also offer bar services which include signature drinks, specialty wine, premium liquor, and specialty beer. Some of their catering services include:

  • Dinner Buffets
  • Dessert Stations
  • Snacks
  • Late-Night Apps
  • Full Bar Services
  • Lunch Buffets
  • Hors d’oeuvres
  • Plated Dinner
  • Display stations

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Pricing information

Starting at $8,000
Couples usually spend $11,000
Reception
$1,750 starting price
Ceremony
$1,750 starting price
Bar service
$22 per person
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FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$1,750

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$1,750

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,750

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$1,750

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
Clean Up
Flatware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$22

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

25

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

10

Describe your venue:

Barn
Farm/Ranch
Garden
Historic Building
Museum
Park
Rooftop
Zoo

What kind of settings are available?

Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
French Service
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Furniture
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
November
December

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Reviews of Birmingham Zoo

Weddingwire
4.6/5 5 reviews
Google
4.3/5 8263 reviews
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Map

Location
2630 Cahaba Road Birmingham, AL, 35223
678-386-9934
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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Birmingham Zoo frequently asked questions

Birmingham Zoo includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Birmingham Zoo includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Birmingham Zoo includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Beer
  • Specialty Wine
The space offered by Birmingham Zoo for wedding events is known for:
  • Barn
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Museum
  • Park
  • Rooftop
  • Zoo
Birmingham Zoo offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Birmingham Zoo offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Birmingham Zoo offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Birmingham Zoo offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Furniture
  • Tables
Birmingham Zoo is recommended by 92% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in value, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.6 in quality of service, 4.6 in professionalism and 4 in average response time.

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