Extraordinary Venues
Your Wedding and Event Destination
Opt for an exotic alternative to traditional wedding venues with Brevard Zoo! We promise a wedding day to remember with extraordinary indoor and outdoor natural settings along with “wild” add-on experiences. Say “I do” with giraffes, impala and Grevy’s zebra in the background, take your wedding photos with our animal residents, and invite a special Animal Ambassador to greet your guests. Your guests will be talking about your wedding long after the first dance!
We would love to celebrate with you and host your wedding, engagement, elopement, rehearsal dinner or vow renewal!
By booking at Brevard Zoo, you also support our critical conservation programs, which help protect animals and their homes in our own backyard – and all over the world.
Nyami Nyami River Lodge
Our 3,000-square-foot indoor event space opens onto a verandah with sweeping views of our giraffe habitat – perfect for a ceremony or cocktail hour to remember. Your guests will have a front-row seat for your ceremony – and for our giraffes, impalas, ostriches or zebras! Once your guests are done enjoying the view, they can head inside for a reception tailored to your tastes. This expansive indoor venue can accommodate a variety of setups and decor, so we can bring your wedding dreams to life.
Capacity Recommendation
Seated Event: 150 | Cocktail Style: 250
Lion Lookout
Journey along our Africa savannah to a unique space that offers a lion’s eye view into a special habitat that’s home to our three lion brothers, Chobe, Karoo and Ruaha. This versatile area is ideal for hosting an intimate ceremony. You may even have one of the lion brothers “stop by” to enjoy the festivities from their habitat!
Capacity Recommendation
Ceremony: 40 | Cocktail Style: 80
Lands of Change
Let the twinkle of market lights set a warm glow over your evening outdoor wedding. This special venue, set in our Australasia area, can seat up to 70 for your ceremony – or hold up to 150 for your cocktail hour. Set just outside our Kangaroo Walkabout, you never know who you might spot in this habitat – from a member of our ‘roo mob to an emu friend or two.
Capacity Recommendation
Seated Event: 70 | Cocktail Style: 150 | Ceremony Only: 100
Rainforest Revealed
A vibrant canopy of leafy branches drapes overtop much of this special area. Set alongside our Flooded Forest habitat, you may spot some of our primates, Patagonian mara, macaws and other furry, feathery and scaly animal residents. Imagine arriving at this outdoor space with otters and Amazonian fish swimming along the edges of your reception. The venue is perfect for small- to medium-sized events with more than enough space for a bar and stationed hors d’oeuvres.
Capacity Recommendation
Cocktail Style: 150 | Ceremony Only: 40
Paws On
This spacious open-air venue naturally flows around a reflection pool that lets guests flow easily between groups at a cocktail hour. The south end of the venue has an elevated area that works as a stage, naturally giving height and a clear line of sight to those throughout Paws On. This twinkle-light lined area accommodates up to 150 for a cocktail hour.
Capacity Recommendation
Seated Event: 50 | Cocktail Style: 150
