Indianapolis Zoo and White River Gardens
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Indianapolis Zoo and White River Gardens provides you with a memorable wedding venue in the heart of downtown Indianapolis. Say “I do” at the zoo! Your guests will enjoy green spaces, skyline views and unique exhibits that the zoo has to offer.
Facilities and Capacity
The Zoo offers a handful of fun and memorable locations to celebrate your wedding that are all friendly to the environment.
The Efroymson Wedding Garden is a picturesque outdoor, circular wedding lawn with a curved brick and wood trellis backdrop draped in greenery. Situated in 3.3 acres of gardens, picture opportunities seem endless!
The Hulman Riverhouse accommodates up to 160 guests for a seated reception and overlooks the downtown skyline via nearly floor to ceiling windows!
The Ascension St. Vincent Dolphin Gallery accommodates up to 250 guests for a seated reception and features private access to the only underwater dolphin viewing dome!
The Bicentennial Pavilion accommodates up to 220 - 300 guests for a seated reception. The Bicentennial Pavilion features a double sided fireplace and overlaping ceiling installations that represent being under the forest canopy!
The Oceans Building accommodates up to 100 guests for a seated dinner. Enjoy private access to the entire Oceans Building and interact with dog sharks until 9:00pm!
Services Offered
Indianapolis Zoo and White River Gardens provides venues with green practices. Take advantage of:
- Event rentals
- In-house bar and catering
- Wireless internet
- Bridal suite
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I absolutely love working with the whole staff at the Indianapolis Zoo. Everyone works hard to make sure the day is perfect and the whole venue is stunning. I can't say enough nice things about the zoo and the people who work there.

Working with the Indianapolis Zoo, and especially Jackie & Miranda, always makes the event less stressful for our couples, and even the vendors who provide services. You can always count on them to give excellent services, and always with a smile.

The Indianapolis Zoo And White River Gardens is one of my favorite venues to suggest to a bride & groom. They offer so many different spaces and the staff works wonderfully with all the vendors to make a perfect team on Wedding Day.
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