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Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium is a zoo wedding venue located in Highland Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This one-of-a-kind venue offers two fantastic event spaces to host your wedding celebration. Here, you and your guests can enjoy immersive animal exhibits that will make your day truly unforgettable.
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At the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, you can choose to host your ceremony and reception event in one of two unique settings. At the Aquarium, say ‘I do’ surrounded by cascading waterfalls and luscious rainforest foliage. Guests can marvel at the breathtaking aquatic wildlife on display. This event area can accommodate up to 200 seated guests and features two levels, allowing your guests to take in the beauty from the balcony level also.
The 7,200-square-foot Garden Tent offers an elegant wedding location surrounded by beautiful botanical gardens and luscious foliage. The illuminated white wedding tent can comfortably accommodate up to 300 guests for your ceremony and reception. String lights and drapery can transform this space into a fairytale aesthetic for your day.
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Rental of Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium includes four hours of event time, tables and chairs. A shuttle service is available to take your guests directly from the venue entrance to the Aquarium. Catering (food and beverages) is provided by the Zoo's exclusive caterer, Taste, with a wide variety of cuisine to choose from. Outside vendors are welcome to serve your event, with setup and cleanup of your occasion provided by the in-house staff.
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Great unique, professional and a totally creative environment for your beautiful wedding, reception, party, etc. A world class venue totally different from the traditional standard. Our studio highly recommends The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium. -John Lokmer - Lokmer Photography Inc.
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