Peoria Zoo at Glen Oak Park 2320 North Prospect Road • Peoria • IL 61603
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- Nestled in Glen Oak Park, this beloved public zoo boasts beautiful mature landscaping, architecturally fascinating buildings, and an impressive congregation of very photogenic animal residents.
- The Zambezi River Lodge overlooks the adjacent Luthy Botanical Gardens, and features an authentic exposed timber frame, soaring cathedral ceiling, and thatched roof, plus a fireplace and heated floors for year-round coziness.
- Enjoy unforgettable views of the zoo’s African exhibit from the Rondavel. This open-sided structure sits in the Zambezi River Village, and can be rented in conjunction with the Lodge for the seamless indoor-outdoor celebration.
PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $1,800/event and up
The Zambezi River Lodge rental fee starts at $1,800.
Ceremony Fee
- $1,000–2,500/event
Service Charge or Gratuity
- 20%
Additional Info
Pricing varies depending on factors like the day of the week, time of day, time of year, space reserved, guest count, event duration, package chosen, and type of event.
GUEST COUNT: How many people can we have here? What’s the max capacity?
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 200 | 200 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 200 | 200 |
| Reception | Seated | 200 | 200 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 200. | ||
Venue Info & FAQs
OPTIONS: What kinds of events can we have here?
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Outdoor Reception
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
- Elopement Packages
- Small Wedding
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
- Late Night
POLICIES: What are the food, alcohol, music, and other rules here?
Price
$ • $$
Catering
Preferred list
BYO
Alcohol
In-house
Amplified Music
Some restrictions
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round, daily.
STYLE: What’s the style and overall vibe of this venue?
Buildings & other settings available:
- Non-Profit
- Park
- Banquet Hall / Events Facility
- Zoo / Aquarium
- Unique
VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Forest / Woods
- Fountain / Water Feature
- Garden
- Landscaped Grounds
- Park
Peoria Zoo at Glen Oak Park
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