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The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
Signage and stairs
Signage and stairs
Dapper pair
Dapper pair
Newlyweds
Newlyweds
Waterfront ceremony
Waterfront ceremony
Leaning on her groom
Leaning on her groom
Lifting the newlyweds
Lifting the newlyweds
Photo with the penguin
Photo with the penguin
Floral centerpiece
Floral centerpiece
Groom and bride
Groom and bride
Indoor wedding
Indoor wedding
Newlywed couple
Newlywed couple
With the bunny
With the bunny
Procession
Procession
Bridal party
Bridal party
Penguin
Penguin
Celebrating the newlyweds
Celebrating the newlyweds
Sparkler sendoff
Sparkler sendoff
Groomsmen
Groomsmen
First dance
First dance
Sweetheart table
Sweetheart table
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore

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About

A unique wedding venue in Baltimore, Maryland, The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore offers couples the chance to say “I do” at the zoo! Its beautiful indoor and outdoor facilities provide majestic ambience in the form of individually controlled chandeliers, buttery yellow paintwork and white trim and gold leaf detailing. The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore provides a truly elegant setting for an exceptional night to remember.

Facilities and Capacity
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is the perfect choice for hosting your wedding day festivities. The historic Mansion House features large windows that overlook Druid Hill Park and accommodates up to 180 guests. The Lakeside Pavilion features a spectacular waterfront view complete with a fountain and also accommodates 180 guests. Accommodating anywhere from 50 to 5,000 guests, the Waterfowl Lake Pavilion provides beautifully landscaped grounds for an outdoor celebration.

Services Offered
Couples who elect to utilize the venue to celebrate their special day benefit from a variety of services and amenities. Options include, but are not limited, event planning and rentals.

Location
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is conveniently located in Baltimore’s Druid Hill neighborhood. The venue is approximately 10 minutes from a number of popular landmarks, such as Druid Hill Park and Jones Falls Trail.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Parking
Set Up
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Historic Building
Mansion
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
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Event Planner
Event Rentals

What event items are available?

Chairs
Drapery
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
July

Reviews of The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore

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Kelly
Kelly Sent on 10/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible venue

We had our wedding at the Maryland Zoo in October 2025, with our ceremony and reception in the Mansion House Porch and cocktail hour at Penguin Coast. The zoo is such an amazing venue - it’s fun and unique, but also really beautiful! Tons of our guests said ours was the most fun wedding they’d been to. Everyone loved meeting Olive and Pearl, the penguin animal ambassadors, and watching the penguins and other birds while drinking cocktails. Kenzie and her team were a dream to work with - they were super responsive and flexible, worked seamlessly with all of our vendors to keep everything running smoothly across the multiple locations we used, and so helpful and friendly to everyone on the day! There were so many pretty spots around the zoo to take photos. We absolutely recommend the zoo as your venue!
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Genevieve
Genevieve Sent on 09/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing and Unique Venue

Our wedding at the Maryland Zoo was beautiful! We did our ceremony and reception in the Mansion House (an August wedding in Baltimore = air conditioning NECESSARY!), and it was a lovely historic setting with great amenities. Our contact, Kenzie, was extremely helpful and responsive and ensured that we had everything we needed in the weeks leading up to the wedding and on our wedding day. The Zoo coordinated a photo session for us and took us around on a golf cart to pre-established locations, including to see Caesar the giraffe! We also "hired" two penguins as ambassador animals during our cocktail hour, which was a huge hit with our guests. The space was perfect for our needs, and Kenzie and the Zoo staff worked seamlessly with our other vendors. We're so happy we chose to have our wedding at the Maryland Zoo!
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Jack Sent on 02/18/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best Day of Our Lives

Literally was the best day of our lives! Brandon and his team literally went above and beyond in every category to make our wedding day the best it could possibly be. Everything was perfect! Cannot thank them enough for everything. We will remember this day, and the team that made it happen forever! Brandon & team literally felt like part of the family!
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Rhiannon Sent on 10/31/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Wedding at the Zoo

Our wedding turned out perfectly at the zoo! We originally worked with Jane when booking the mansion house and lakeside pavilion for our reception and ceremony, and she was so nice and very responsive. Then we were transferred over to working with Brandon, which was a little rocky at first with transferring our info, but then we got back on track and the planning went really smoothly. Brandon was very responsive with our questions and on our wedding day everything was coordinated really well. My husband and I were taken around the zoo in a golf cart for pics, which was awesome! There was a city employees’ picnic in Druid Hill Park that day that had loud music playing which we, and the zoo, knew nothing about, so I would recommend that the zoo share their calendar with Druid Hill Park’s calendar so everyone knows what events are happening and when. The music couldn’t really be heard at the ceremony (thank god) but it was blasting throughout the lead up to the ceremony. All in all, the wedding was so beautiful at the lakeside pavilion and mansion house. And Sally the penguin stole the show! Our day was so much fun and I would definitely recommend the zoo for weddings!
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Judy Sent on 11/16/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Rehearsal Dinner Venue

We held our son's rehearsal dinner at the Penguin Education Center at the Maryland Zoo and the location was perfect. The zoo staff took care of all the details we needed including music throughout the center, directing all our guests from the parking area and providing a penguin ambassador to thrill the guests. We were also able to go behind the scenes at the zoo and take some lovely photos with the bride and groom. It was such a unique setting and made for a memorable evening.
Charlotte
Charlotte Sent on 05/31/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful wedding at the pavilion!

Just do it! The penguin is a hit. Jane and her crew are amazing and very on top of things. Highly recommend her.
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Emmett Sent on 11/25/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Absolute Perfection

Jane at the Maryland Zoo was one of the only reasons our wedding even managed to happen. Even after multiple delays, changes, and other circumstances from lockdowns to guest limits due to COVID she never stopped pushing for our wedding to finally happen. And when it did, it was everything we could have asked for.

The location itself (we chose the Mansion House) was gorgeous with lots of color on a fall afternoon, we were able to take pictures in the Zoo proper, and the penguin ambassador was not only a delight but a hit with our guests.

Overall, could not recommend enough, absolutely perfect.
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Gillian Sent on 05/25/2020
5 out of 5 rating

A perfect wedding venue!

Originally we came across the zoo when looking at places to elope in Maryland. After meeting with Jane and seeing the venue, we decided to move forward with a full (100 guest) wedding. I was absolutely enamored with the idea of having the animal ambassadors at the wedding - this is just the coolest idea ever. We are pretty low key (I hope) and Jackie helped us work out all the details - we literally didn't have to worry about anything. From the parking lot attendants to everyone we encountered during our blustery wedding day going around the zoo, everyone was so amazing and kind. The venue looked beautiful and YES the visit from Tetra the penguin and Athena the owl was amazing - people were gushing about them all night. Everything went just beautifully - thank you so much for a perfect wedding!
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Andrew Sent on 03/09/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect wedding venue

We could not have asked for a better venue for our wedding! Everything was absolutely beautiful and the zoo staff was incredible! Plus there was a penguin at our wedding, which made such a magical experience for our guests!! Everything was absolutely perfect and I am so incredibly glad that we picked the zoo for our big day!
Keith
Keith Sent on 01/10/2020
5 out of 5 rating

October Wedding 2019!

We both loved how our wedding came together at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore! Great venue and help throughout the process! We extended the time at the zoo and also paid for 2 penguin ambassadors which are included in the price given.
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Professional Network & Endorsements

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Lisa Webb Photography Lisa Webb Photography Wedding Photographers

I love being the wedding photographer for Zoo weddings! It's a unique venue with gorgeous backdrops and the chance to have adorable animals at your cocktail hour to interact with and bring joy to your guests. Jane and Jackie are well organized, professional and friendly, and they will see your event through to ensure the perfect evening!

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Wild and wacky, soft and romantic, no matter the occasion or style of the celebration The Zoo is sure to delight! And Jane, she is the icing on the cake!

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This venue is so unique! Where can you have animal ambassadors visit you and your guests during cocktails? The Lakeside Pavilion is a great location for a ceremony and the Mansion House is such a cool place for a reception! Jane and her staff take great pride in their venue and in making sure each celebration is perfect. We highly recommend!

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The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore frequently asked questions

The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
  • Mansion
  • Zoo
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Drapery
  • Tables
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore 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 in quality of service, 5 in average response time, 5 in professionalism, 5 in value and 4.8 in flexibility.
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