Zoo Venues
With more than 125 acres to explore — including animal habitats, private buildings, picnic areas and more — you are sure to find the right fit for your celebration*.
Indoor Venues
Ron Kagan Wildlife Interpretive Gallery
This beautiful, historic building is home to the most outstanding feature – the lush, tropical Butterfly Garden.
- Capacity – 120 seated/200 strolling
- Includes tables, chairs and parking
$5,000
Arctic Ring of Life
The Frederick and Barbara Erb Polar Passage provides breathtaking underwater views of polar bears and sea otters. Have your dinner or cocktail reception winding through a 300,000-gallon marine environment.
$3,000
Ford Education Center
The Ford Education Center provides a choice of studios (themed classrooms), a conference room or theater for your meetings and social events.
- Studio capacity 70 seated.
- Theater capacity 150 seated.
- Conference room capacity 15 seated.
Rental includes parking. Rental times dependent on venue. Pricing starts at $500.
$500
Outdoor Venues
Events Pavilion
This rustic, open-air venue is most ideal for evening receptions. With elegant Italian string lights, a paver patio and beautiful landscaping, this space sets the ambiance for any occasion.
- Capacity – 215 seated, 275 strolling
- Includes tables, chairs, parking and exclusive guest entrance
$3,500
Rackham Fountain
The exquisite fountain, with two bronze bears standing 10 feet tall in the center of a formal pool, is an awe-spring venue for an evening wedding ceremony.
- Capacity – 200 seated
- Includes chairs and parking
$2,000
Cotton Family Wetlands Boardwalk
The floating boardwalk will bring your guests into the heart of the Michigan wetlands with the native fish, frogs, turtles and birds.
- Capacity – 90 seated/150 strolling
- Includes parking
- Tables, chairs and linens available for additional cost
$2,000
Giraffe Plaza
Impress your guests with an up-close look at the tallest animals at the Detroit Zoo. A private stroll through this exciting habitat makes for a memorable evening.
- Capacity – 100 strolling
- Includes parking and one tram to transport guests to and from the event.
- Tables, chairs and linens available for additional cost
$2,500
Questions?
Not seeing what you’re looking for? Contact our events team at (248) 336-5745 or [email protected] for assistance.
Accessibility
We are committed to being a welcoming, accessible and inclusive space for all.
*Hours and rates subject to change. Zoo facilities may not be rented for any event that the Zoo deems inconsistent with our character and/or our mission.