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Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is a unique wedding venue located in Cleveland, Ohio. This zoo hosts indoor and outdoor weddings in their many exhibits and animal houses, allowing you to celebrate your special day surrounded by exotic wildlife.

Facilities and Capacity

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo allows you to choose between a range of exciting settings for your ceremony and reception. Stillwater Place is an elegant event space with spectacular views of Waterfowl Lake, accommodating up to 300 seated guests and 500 for a standing reception. Featuring a spacious patio and outdoor fireplace, Stillwater Place offers both indoor and outdoor space for your celebration. If you'd like a true zoo experience, you can opt for The Rainforest, a lush tropical area with views of the animals. This space seats up to 300 people for a seated meal and 800 for a standing reception, making it ideal for large celebrations. After enjoying dinner in the Storm Room, you and your guests can move to the Café to dance the night away on the tiki-thatched dance floor. Smaller events can be held in the Primate, Cat, and Aquatics area, the Wade Hall and Deck, or Wolf Wilderness Lodge. Whichever location you select, you can be sure you'll have a unique and memorable backdrop for your special day.

Services Offered

Rental of Stillwater Place and The Rainforest includes all necessary tables, chairs, china, glassware, silverware, and linens. If you choose The Wade Hall and Deck or Stillwater Place as your location, a shuttle will take you and your guests there. What's more, ample free parking is available at the zoo. To find out more about holding your big day at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, contact their friendly team today.

Pricing information

$9,200 starting price $9,200 starting price
$10,300 average price
Reception
$1,200 starting price
Ceremony
$500 starting price
Bar service
$28 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?

$1,200

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

$1,200

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?

$500

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

$500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables
Transportation

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

Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$28

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Specialty Beer

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Park
Zoo

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
November
December

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Reviews of Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

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The zoo, specifically Stillwater Place, received glowing reviews from couples who held their weddings there. Emma and Mary from Aramark were praised for their professionalism, responsiveness, and attentiveness. Guests enjoyed the unique and fun experience, delicious food, and seamless logistics. The staff accommodated mobility issues, allergies, and other requests with grace. The venue and its winter lights were described as breathtaking, with guests still raving about the event. Overall, reviewers highly recommended the zoo as a wedding venue for its exceptional service and value.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

The zoo, specifically Stillwater Place, received glowing reviews from couples who held their weddings there. Emma and Mary from Aramark were praised for their professionalism, responsiveness, and attentiveness. Guests enjoyed the unique and fun experience, delicious food, and seamless logistics. The staff accommodated mobility issues, allergies, and other requests with grace. The venue and its winter lights were described as breathtaking, with guests still raving about the event. Overall, reviewers highly recommended the zoo as a wedding venue for its exceptional service and value.

Weddingwire
4.8/5 40 reviews
Google
4.7/5 20763 reviews
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 08/15/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding of our dreams!

From the beginning of the planning process to the date of, everybody was extremely professional, accommodating, kind, and more than helpful! Everybody that helped us make this day possible literally gave us the absolute wedding of our dreams, and we could not have asked for a more perfect day!!
Kristy
Kristy Sent on 07/17/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding of Our Dreams!!

Everything was beyond amazing for our wedding. Our guests were blown away by the venue and how seamlessly everything came together! Aramark was simple to work with, and our day of coordinator from the zoo, Emma, took care of absolutely everything. We couldn't have had a better day and event staff for our wedding. Thank you so much for helping us create the beginning of our adventure!
Arden
Arden Sent on 09/19/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Venue

My husband and I were so happy to be able to have our wedding reception at Stillwater Place. It such a beautiful venue. The venue coordinators are super helpful and are very supportive. They worked with our other vendors to really pull off a great night. I was also very happy with my animals that I go to encounter with and some more personal pictures of some animals that were a bit more active at later times for professional photos. The lanterns were also beautiful and guests that didn't like dancing could go after the dinner to explore it was great! All over 10/10 would highly recommend if you love animals, nature, or just a beautiful venue in general.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
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