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Nestled in the Angeles Forest in the north San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles, our combination ranch and zoo facility provides a most memorable setting for a romantic wedding in a scenic and serene countryside venue. You have your ceremony and reception in the Reptacular Garden under giant twin oak trees sparkling with magical lights. There is room for a dancefloor, band and buffet. We provide seating for the ceremony and seating and tables for the reception. Choose from among hundreds of animals from our zoo to entertain your guests or even play a role in the festivities. Let your imagination soar!

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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$2,895

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$2,895

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

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$2,895

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$2,895

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

Chairs
Event Planning
Lighting/Sound
Parking
Set Up
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Farm/Ranch
Park

What kind of settings are available?

Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Liability Insurance

What event items are available?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access

Reviews of Weddings at Reptacular Animals Ranch in the Forest

Clay
Clay Sent on 11/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

unique experience that our guests loved

Reptacular Ranch was a big part of why we loved our wedding. Animal lovers will obviously be obsessed, and even the boring animal-neutral people in your life will come away with some great stories. Cory was very easy to work with and accommodating across the board. The staff was super friendly and helpful without being intrusive. Feels like you're in the middle of nowhere, but you're close enough to take a quick Uber back to the Valley. The venue already has a fun aesthetic, but there's still plenty of opportunities to make it your own with decorations. One little thing that I loved is that the hills keep the sun out of your eyes in the ceremony space, so we were able to have a 3pm ceremony (in November) and no one was getting blasted with the sun.
Nicole
Nicole Sent on 10/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing - you will love this place!

My husband and I had an amazing wedding at the fun, unique, beautiful and animal-filled Reptacular Animal Ranch!!! We looked at a LOT of options, and this was hands down our favorite. I would highly recommend this venue for anyone looking for an event space that is customizable and will keep guests talking for a long time.

We had several animals at our wedding. Alpacas, dressed as a bride and groom, greeted guests as they arrived for the ceremony, we had a petting zoo for guests to explore during happy hour and we rode in on camels for our grand entrance. The camels were the highlight of our year and a great surprise for our guests!

The owners, Cory and Jen, are very responsive to texts, calls and emails, helped with an array of questions and day-of needs and provided all information in an organized and easy to understand manner, with no hidden fees. They are open to creativity, with most things being allowed, so long as it is legal and safe for their animals and permit weddings to go on until 2AM, if you choose.

The pricing structure is fair and reasonable. We took advantage of many of the venue offerings, such as: a firepit, a bar, large fridge (for drinks, cake and leftovers), the dance floor, free parking, changing trailer, restrooms, alter, tables and chairs.

My husband and I love this place so much that we would like to go back to the ranch for our anniversary!

*I would NOT recommend Diana as the day-of coordinator.
C
Cholhye Sent on 10/13/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Love the experience for our wedding venue!

We got married on March and just want to say how awesome the wedding venue was. Diana helped us with coordination for everything and she took care of a lot of things that were happening on the day of our wedding. When we were planning, she was helpful and gave some insights on how other couples were doing their weddings for inspiration. We had to have Lupita, the beer burro (boba burro) during the wedding and she was so lovely and the kids loved it as well. We were worried because it was raining the whole week and the path to go to the venue, had some water/river running about 5 in. or so, but thankfully, on the day of our wedding, it went down a lot and wasn't raining. Overall the experience on the venue was so memorable and beautiful. We always talk about how we don't regret the venue and would choose this for our wedding venue over anything!
Jocelyn
Jocelyn Sent on 06/23/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Our wedding venue

Cory was so responsive the whole time! No hidden fees, was right in our budget. He made the process so easy! His team was professional they helped set tables in place and clean bins. Our venue at night was amazing!The lights and greenery was everything!
Alex
Alex Sent on 06/26/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful DIY wedding venue!

This venue was perfect to host a laid-back DIY wedding reception for 240+ guests. The blank slate lets you be as creative as you want, and the animal petting zoo is a sweet option for entertainment.
Nadia
Nadia Sent on 05/22/2019
5 out of 5 rating

An Amazing Ranch Wedding!

Cory, Jen and the staff were amazing to work with and super helpful throughout the planning process. The venue is naturally beautiful in the mountains and surrounded by animal life (both wild and domesticated). We couldn't have wished for a more perfect wedding. If you are looking for a beautiful space that is also economical for the LA area, this is the venue for you!
Briana
Briana Sent on 05/07/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Very friendly

Irwin and Cory were very friendly and very helpful.
L
Lindzie Sent on 04/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Reptacular Ranch

I can’t believe the value you get for this venue! I was so happy to come across this place! Hidden gem! I love the animals and that creates a more unique wedding experience!
C
Charlie Sent on 11/10/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Helpful, friendly, and amazing.

The night time reception scenery was breathtaking and the entire staff was helpful.
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Alicia Sent on 05/30/2018
5 out of 5 rating
My fiance' and I found this venue by chance after almost a year of searching for an outdoor wedding venue that reflected our love of nature and the outdoors. We immediately fell in love with Reptacular Ranch and their amazing owners and staff. As soon as you step onto the property, you can feel the love that has been poured into this place. After losing their home and part of the ranch in the Creek Fire last year, Cory and Jennifer, along with many dedicated volunteers, rebuilt their ranch to be even more beautiful than before. Aside from the immense natural beauty of the venue and their incredible rescue animals (which you can "hire" to be a part of your wedding!), there is a beautiful sense of peace over the ranch. The staff (including Herbie the camel) made sure they did everything possible to help us throw a magical wedding we will never forget.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner

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Weddings at Reptacular Animals Ranch in the Forest frequently asked questions

Weddings at Reptacular Animals Ranch in the Forest includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Event Planning
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by Weddings at Reptacular Animals Ranch in the Forest for wedding events is known for:
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Park
Weddings at Reptacular Animals Ranch in the Forest offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Weddings at Reptacular Animals Ranch in the Forest offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
Weddings at Reptacular Animals Ranch in the Forest offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Liability Insurance
Weddings at Reptacular Animals Ranch in the Forest offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Weddings at Reptacular Animals Ranch in the Forest is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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