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Zoo Atlanta
Zoo Atlanta
Savanna Vista (2)
Savanna Vista (2)
Savanna Vista
Savanna Vista
Savanna Hall exterior
Savanna Hall exterior
Reception view
Reception view
Savanna Hall entry lobby
Savanna Hall entry lobby
Carlos Ballroom reception set_
Carlos Ballroom reception set_
Carlos Ballroom reception set
Carlos Ballroom reception set
Carlos Ballroom ceremony mezz
Carlos Ballroom ceremony mezz
Savanna Hall
Savanna Hall
Wedding set in Carlos Ballroom
Wedding set in Carlos Ballroom
Tembo Trek (1)
Tembo Trek (1)
Sealed with a kiss
Sealed with a kiss
Flamingo Plaza
Flamingo Plaza
Bamboo Forest
Bamboo Forest
Proof of the Pudding Station
Proof of the Pudding Station
Tembo Trek (2)
Tembo Trek (2)
Carousel
Carousel
Ford Pavillion
Ford Pavillion
Ford Conference Room
Ford Conference Room

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About

Celebrate at a truly unique wedding venue at the Zoo Atlanta in Atlanta, Georgia. Available for a wedding events throughout the year, personalize your special gathering from cuisine to décor. Several indoor and outdoor spaces allow you to find the ideal setting for an engagement party, bridal shower, ceremony or reception. This venue will create a scenic backdrop you and your guests will never forget.

Facilities and Capacity
Zoo Atlanta offers numerous indoor and outdoor locations to host up to 1,000 guests. A few examples of the space options are the Ford Pavilion and Grand Patio, Flamingo Plaza and Takamenda Gorilla Deck. The Ford Pavilion and Grand Patio offers a tented location customizable to what you envision for your special day. The space spans 16,000 square feet and can accommodate a large gathering. Host a reception within the 2,000-square-foot area of the Ford Conservation Room, which is an indoor venue space. Gather near the Chilean flamingos at the Flamingo Plaza for a memorable dining or cocktail party. Another unique location is the Takamenda Gorilla Deck, also available for dining and cocktails. The Zoo Atlanta can accommodate an outdoor ceremony with a lush backdrop of trees. Several other venue spaces exist – both indoor and outdoor – to fit your wedding size and preferences. All spaces highlight the unique wedding venue that is Zoo Atlanta.

Services Offered
Join together with your family and friends to celebrate an engagement party, bridal shower, ceremony or reception at Zoo Atlanta. Wedding consultants will work with you to organize and implement your dream wedding. Wedding packages can be created to fit your needs and preferences. Enjoy services including accommodations, a bridal suite, setup, cleanup, parking and shuttle access.

Cuisine
Zoo Atlanta partners with Proof of the Pudding caterer that uses fresh ingredients in its culinary creations. Customize your menu as an important part of your wedding event. Barware, china, flatware, glassware, linens and chocolate fountain are all food and beverage items available through use of this venue.

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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
Event Planning
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$10

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Limited Bar

Describe your venue:

Museum
Park
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?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
French Service
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
June
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
July
August
December

Reviews of Zoo Atlanta

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L
Lori Sent on 12/29/2020
5 out of 5 rating

You are in good hands w/ Proof of the Pudding and Savanna Hall

I knew we were in good hands w/ Hannah Baber, the Proof of the Pudding team and Savanna Hall/Zoo Atlanta as a venue. Since the time we walked in during our hard hat tour to our various changes due to Covid- they have been professional and helpful with all details. Their food has been great and the team has been spot on. They are so easy to deal w/ and it has truly been a pleasure. We look forward to another event together next Fall in this beautiful venue when we can safely celebrate w/ more family and friends and know that once again we will be in good hands from start to finish!
Nila
Ayla Sent on 10/24/2021
5 out of 5 rating

They made for a fun and tasty wedding day

Zoo Atlanta and Proof in the Pudding Catering provided our family with a stimulating and memorable Wedding venue with a delicious meal. As we enjoyed the company of an elephant, giraffes, zebra, and ostriches my granddaughter was married to a wonderful guy. We then enjoyed a wonderful custom meal and the company of family and friends. Hannah Baber and staff catered to our every wish. The day was thoroughly enjoyed!
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Jay Sent on 03/30/2017
5 out of 5 rating
The staff was excellent! Just check it out and you will love it!
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User2425926 Sent on 09/01/2015
5 out of 5 rating
My wedding day has not even come yet and the Zoo event coordinator is already surpassing all of my expectations in customer service and compromise!! I've changed my mind a few times about different things and she is immediately willing to solve the issue and figure something out. The coordinator took my fiancé and I on a tour throughout the event spaces and explained to us what all could be done in the space. That was the most helpful thing we could have asked for! They are very thorough and provided us with a lot of information to help with our decisions. We are extremely excited to say I do at the Zoo!!
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Alden Sent on 04/11/2008
4.9 out of 5 rating
They were absolutely everything we could have asked for, and the price was right. I cannot recommend them too often or too much!
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Jennifer Sent on 09/08/2011
4.8 out of 5 rating
The Zoo Atlanta was my dream wedding come true. That sounds trite, I know, but it really couldn't have turned out any better. My husband and I had some ground rules about where we wanted to get married - it had to be away from Hawaii, it had to be some place where we'd never been before, and it had to be some place where we could entertain our guests for several days. We chose Atlanta because it met all those criteria, but also because you can get married at the Zoo next to the pandas! Andrea, the Zoo's event coordinator, was very helpful in answering all our questions, either by email or conference call. At times this was difficult, since the city of Atlanta had shut down for a few days due to an ice storm, but Andrea was always on top of it, and she worked with our coordinator on the details of the set up. Since we live in Hawaii, we did not get a chance to do a taste test of our menu, but our Southern Buffet and Shrimp and Grits bar were a big hit. Our guests loved the food. My favorite was the grits and the flavored water. I especially enjoyed the private viewing of the pandas. I would do it all over again.
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Kathy Sent on 02/22/2021
4.6 out of 5 rating

The ambience in this venue is truly unique.

We held our daughter's Bat MItzvah and Kiddish luncheon at the beautiful event space, Savannah Hall. The outside space under the covered balcony was the setting for the ceremony which overlooked the Elephant enclosure. At the end of a delicious lunch inside the gorgeous ballroom, an animal keeper brought in an African Hornbill to meet us. It was a very entertaining and interactive experience. We then invited our guest to a few more behind the scenes animal encounters which delighted all of our age groups. We have fond memories of her special Bat MItzvah that was all made possible by the creativity of the Zoo Atlanta Staff!
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Cat Sent on 02/09/2015
0.9 out of 5 rating
1) When we chose the day, we were told a week later that there could possibly be a benefit that day, and we would have to wait to see if the agency chose our day or the following weekend. Two months later, we were informed that yes, we would need to move our day. We had to keep all invitations, save-the-dates, basically all of our plans on hold until this charity decided what they wanted. I understand that Zoo Atlanta runs on donations, but it made me feel like my wedding day was an extremely low priority – especially since we had already put down our deposit.
2) Our wedding ceremony was to be held in the large conference room, and the reception was set for the Panda Veranda. We had paid for 6pm-10pm. The day of, it looked as though it might rain. The backup facility was the same conference room, so we were told we needed to move the reception in there. As it turns out, our room was already booked that evening by a group of kids called the Nightcrawlers who apparently spend the night at the zoo. Around 9pm, the zoo staff began turning on all the lights – in the middle of our cutting the cake. My family kept asking them to stop. About 15 minutes later, another staff member told my husband and my maid of honor that as soon as he and I left, they were “kicking everyone out” – both related to me that exact verbiage on separate instances – regardless of whether we had paid for another hour. It was clear that they were pushing us out so the Nightcrawlers could use the room.
3) We had paid for unlimited wine and beer until 9pm, and then the bar would close. All through the evening, if you sat down your drink and turned away, they would take it. So, unremarkably, the “unlimited” drinks ran out around 8:30 because they were confiscating half-full glasses. Again, the staff was trying to clear out our reception for the slumber party.

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Zoo Atlanta frequently asked questions

Zoo Atlanta includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Zoo Atlanta includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Zoo Atlanta includes:
  • Limited Bar
The space offered by Zoo Atlanta for wedding events is known for:
  • Museum
  • Park
  • Zoo
Zoo Atlanta offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Zoo Atlanta offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Zoo Atlanta offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Wifi
Zoo Atlanta is recommended by 88% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.4 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.5 in quality of service, 4.5 in average response time, 4.5 in professionalism, 4.3 in value and 4.2 in flexibility.
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