San Diego Zoo & Safari Park is a wedding venue situated in San Diego, California. With options for getting married to views of rhinos, giraffes, and gazelles in the distance, your day will be so special. Ideal for animal and nature lovers alike, this zoo can host your one-of-a-kind celebration.
Facilities and Capacity
Couples have three ceremony sites and six reception options for the special day, allowing each couple to find the space that reflects their wedding vision. Many of the venue options can be paired with one another to create a bigger space. Some highlights of the ceremony spaces include options for an African safari theme, with safari-inspired accents, trees, animals, and plains. An intimate lagoon spot with exotic plants near the water and lawn setting with sweeping branches, and extraordinary animals, is also a great ceremony site choice. Accommodations at the ceremony sites range from 100-250 guests. With so many reception sites, options include a beautiful African building with 35-foot vaulted ceilings and stunning lights or a lush, tropical space without walls. There are also venues featuring specific animals like an expansive terrace overlooking the zoo’s elephants and a mystical bamboo passage into a tranquil forest with tigers, Indonesian longhouses, and a gorgeous interior with floor-to-ceiling windows. The Zoofari Party Area is ideal for a large outdoor celebration with vibrant decor.
Services Offered
The staff at San Diego Zoo & Safari Park will go above and beyond to make your day as incredible as possible. They have an experienced team who will guide you through every step of the way for stress-free planning. Included in the rental fee are chairs, clean up, linens, parking, setup, and tables. There is also in-house catering and an in-house bar for an exceptional day. Of course, your wedding at the zoo can be filled with animal encounters if you choose. This zoo features rare and dynamic species, from birds to reptiles to mammals, that will be an incredible, exciting addition for your day.
Cuisine
There are many catering services and menu options at the San Diego Zoo & Safari Park, ranging offerings. Many menus include bar service with beer, wine and soft drinks, a choice of cheese and vegetable display, or two passed hors d’oeuvres.
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A unique experience! The venue coordinators were very responsive and helpful from beginning to end. My husband and I live in the San Francisco Bay Area, so having the wedding here was a bit of a "destination" wedding. It was nice having the bar, catering, tables, chairs and linens included with the venue package. The animal encounter is a must! It was awesome! The venue coordinator provided us with a preferred vendors list which made choosing vendors much simpler and made the planning process smooth. We had a wedding coordinator as well, which was also a must for this venue. Our guests told us it was the best wedding they've been to--including their own. (Photos posted in this review taken by Bob Hoffman Photography: www.hoffmanphotovideo.com).
Sent on 05/13/2020
Angela
· Married on 10/05/2019
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
San Diego Zoo Safari Park - Fun & Creative!
We had our wedding at the c. Having our wedding here was such an amazing experience. Our guests had a wonderful time from the animal presentation at cocktail hour to the views of the giraffes, rhinos, and more in the Kijamii Overlook. The food was excellent and the service was amazing. If you are looking to have a more creative and fun wedding, I would absolutely recommend the Safari Park. Our Event Coordinator Nikki was absolutely fabulous and went above and beyond to accommodate all of our requests and to make our day perfect. Thank you to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park!
Sent on 05/22/2020
Sarah-Anne D.
· Married on 09/26/2019
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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The most amazing venue
Had out ceremony and wedding at the Mombassa Pavillion, was an absolute stunning venue. Christian and his team made sure that the day went smoothly and the food IS TO DIE FOR. Really the best steak I've had in such a long time, guests were raving about the food! Easy to deal with and fast with responses. So reasonably priced too. We had a magical day and would reccomend SD safari park to anyone!
What a FUN & UNIQUE spot for special events & weddings! Nothing says ADVENTURE like a wedding setup near Tiger Trail! Such a cool place for guests, for eye candy, for exciting noises at night! We absolutely love working at both the Zoo and the Safari Park and have so much fun with the designs we can create to capture the NATURAL BEAUTY of these locations.
The Catering team is amazing and offers so much in the event options and reminds you that, with so much excitement around you, there is not much else you need to do to make it a COOL EVENT!
San Diego Zoo & Safari Park frequently asked questions
What items and services are included in the starting site fee at San Diego Zoo & Safari Park?
San Diego Zoo & Safari Park includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables
At San Diego Zoo & Safari Park, what items and services related to wedding catering are included in the cost?
San Diego Zoo & Safari Park includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
Cake Cutting
Server(s)
At San Diego Zoo & Safari Park, what does the bar service starting price include?
The bar service starting price at San Diego Zoo & Safari Park includes:
Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Wine
Limited Bar
What are the most important characteristics of San Diego Zoo & Safari Park in terms of venue type, style and location?
The space offered by San Diego Zoo & Safari Park for wedding events is known for:
Garden
Historic Building
Zoo
What kind of indoor/outdoor options are available at San Diego Zoo & Safari Park for wedding events?
San Diego Zoo & Safari Park offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor
Scenic Views
What kind of wedding events does San Diego Zoo & Safari Park offer?
San Diego Zoo & Safari Park offers the following types of wedding events:
Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner
What services does San Diego Zoo & Safari Park offer for wedding events?
San Diego Zoo & Safari Park offers the following services for wedding events:
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Set Up
What furniture and decorations does San Diego Zoo & Safari Park have available for wedding events?
San Diego Zoo & Safari Park offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
Chairs
Tables
What percentage of users recommend San Diego Zoo & Safari Park and which are the most valued aspects of their wedding services?
San Diego Zoo & Safari Park is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5.0 in quality of service, 5.0 in average response time, 5.0 in professionalism, 4.9 in value and 4.8 in flexibility.
