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The Fort Worth Zoo in Texas invites couples to go wild on their wedding day. This unique location has multiple charming spaces to accommodate 75-1,000 guests. Event spaces include The Reserve at the African Savanna, the Portraits of the Wild Art Gallery and a rustic Texas Town with indoor event space. The zoo is located ten minutes from downtown Fort Worth.

Facilities and Capacity

The Reserve can accommodate up to 1,000 guests for wedding receptions. The newest event space looks out over the stunning African Savanna where giraffe, antelope, and African birds roam. A paved floor under the tent ensures no shoes will sink into the grass and there is plenty of room for dancing. The Portraits of the Wild Art Gallery is a room in the round that houses a world-renowned collection of wildlife art. This elegant venue is available for groups of 75 – 150. Located deep in the heart of the turn of the century Texas Town is the Bluebonnet Café and deck where up to 400 guests can spend an evening under a beautiful Texas sunset. From boots to black tie, this incredible exhibit is perfect for any Texas-themed wedding or reception.

Services Offered

Couples can host wedding ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners or engagement parties at the Fort Worth Zoo. Live animal encounters and any number of fun add-ons are available for weddings. Tables, chairs, and linens are available for events or can be rented to fit any theme or color palette. Lighting and sound service packages are also available to rent. The professional staff at the zoo helps with planning prior to your big day and is also available on the day of the wedding to assist with last-minute details.

FAQ

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
Linens
Parking
Tables

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

Cake Cutting

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

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
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Liability Insurance

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Photo booth
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet

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Reviews of Fort Worth Zoo

Weddingwire
4.4/5 7 reviews
Google
4.6/5 14944 reviews
Zoey
Zoey Sent on 07/25/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Venue/ catering

They were amazing! They set all my decorations and made everything perfect! I loved that I didn’t have to worry about having to get my own food or drinks since they had a worked for me and my hubbys table! If I had to do it all over again I would book here again!!
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Elizabeth Sent on 07/31/2018
5 out of 5 rating
This unique venue is awesome! We had our son’s rehearsal dinner here and everything was perfect. Emily (Event Coordinator) and Ashley (Director of Catering) were a pleasure to work with and went above and beyond for our event. The evening was beautiful and memorable-I would give the zoo and it’s event staff 10 stars if I could!!
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Louise Sent on 07/11/2012
5 out of 5 rating
We had both our ceremony and reception at the Fort Worth Zoo. The ceremony was held on the deck outside of the Portraits of the Wild Art Gallery and it was beautiful! The reception was inside the gallery. We had the Wild Wonders Animal Presentation, where the WW staff brought around 4 animals to each table during the reception. We got to pose with the animals and all our guests thought it was so cool and unique to have animals at our wedding. The Zoo catered the food and we got so many compliments on it! The staff was wonderful and they made sure everything ran smoothly. I loved this venue because it was beautiful and unique.
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Pam Sent on 01/16/2017
4.9 out of 5 rating
We held our rehearsal dinner in the Portrait of the Wild Art Gallery. Jordan and Emily were my contacts and they were incredibly helpful. There was not one glitch in our evening thanks to them. The food was amazing and the venue was incredible. All of our guests had a wonderful time and loved the uniqueness of the location. I have recommended this location to several friends.
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Meredith Sent on 01/04/2014
4.6 out of 5 rating
We absolutely LOVED our reception at the Zoo, and working with the coordinators there was a blast. The only thing that was a slight negative was how expensive it was, and we had to use their catering/bar. They do not offer a food tasting, which is the one thing I would suggest they make available in the future.

Everyone at the Zoo was very responsive and helpful and so organized! They knew all the questions that they needed to ask to make sure everything was exactly the way we wanted it. We had our reception in the Portraits of the Wild Art Gallery and it was simply gorgeous. They provided the tables, chairs, and table cloths. We did heavy hors d'oeuvres stations which were placed around the outside of the circular room under the gorgeous safari paintings.

Our coordinators did a great job throughout the night of guiding us to where we needed to go. They showed us how to cut the cake (Thank God!!) and the food stations were replenished and fresh all night. They seemed to really care that we had a wonderful experience.

We loved our reception so much, we have been talking about ways to have another event there, it was just over the top perfect.
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Jamie Sent on 11/18/2007
4.4 out of 5 rating
We still get compliments on how unique and spectacular this venue was. It was an overall great value. The food was delicious and the service was great.
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Elle Sent on 01/20/2025
2 out of 5 rating

Trying to spend my money there

The key word is trying! I contacted Camille, she told me the date I wanted was available so I wanted a tour. Then tells me it’s not. So I inquired about another date, her response, “it’s booked”.
No additional help, nothing! Not very helpful so I guess I’ll have my special day somewhere that is excited to help me, and take my money.
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Fort Worth Zoo frequently asked questions

Fort Worth Zoo includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Tables
Fort Worth Zoo includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
The space offered by Fort Worth Zoo for wedding events is known for:
  • Park
  • Zoo
Fort Worth Zoo offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Fort Worth Zoo offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Fort Worth Zoo offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Liability Insurance
Fort Worth Zoo offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
Fort Worth Zoo is recommended by 88% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.4 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in average response time, 4.4 in quality of service, 4.4 in professionalism, 4.2 in flexibility and 4.1 in value.
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