Santa Barbara Zoo 500 Ninos Dr • Santa Barbara • CA 93103
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- This isn’t your typical wedding venue, and this isn’t a typical zoo, either. Set on 30 acres of lush gardens laced with majestic ocean views, it rests between the beach and a bird sanctuary. Talented in-house event pros makes planning a breeze: the caterer's motto "Wild Flavors with Civilized Service" shows that they’re equally adept at delivering a relaxed barbecue or a sophisticated candlelit affair, global fusion, or the freshest California cuisine.
- A landscaped path leads to the Palm Garden, a stunning ceremony site tucked away in a sunken, grassy courtyard. Surrounded by palm trees, agapanthus and leafy green thickets, it has the exotic air of a tame jungle hideaway. Couples tie the knot in front of a cluster of palms, sometimes adding a chuppah or bamboo arch, with a hint of ocean in the distance.
- From there, guests take refreshments on the Lower Hilltop, a broad grassy "porch" set with cocktail tables and a bar. To make this time even more memorable, you might arrange some novel entertainment: Invite some flamingoes to join the party; hire the zoo train to take everyone on a tour (cocktails welcome); or have guests take turns feeding the Masai giraffes. Receptions follow steps way on the Upper Hilltop, which can be arranged any way you like.
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DEALS: What discounts, special offers, or packages are available here?
Elope at the Santa Barbara Zoo!
Small weddings for up to 50 guests start at just $1,500.
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Inquire for more details.
PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $6,500–8,500/event
- Rental fee varies depending on:
- Day of week
- Time of day
- Time of year
- Space reserved
This rate is for the Hilltop site, and includes parking for up to 200 guests.
Meals (when priced separately)
- $36/person and up
Service Charge or Gratuity
- 20%
Additional Info
You can arrange animal encounters, zookeeper talks, lighting packages and other upgrades for your event.
Please inquire for pricing and details.
GUEST COUNT: How many people can we have here? What’s the max capacity?
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 225 | 250 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 225 | 1200 |
| Reception | Seated | 225 | 600 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 100. | ||
Venue Info
OPTIONS: What kinds of events can we have here?
- All-Inclusive
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Outdoor Reception
- Elopement Packages
- Small Wedding
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
POLICIES: What are the food, alcohol, music, and other rules here?
Price
$ • $$
Catering
In-house
Alcohol
In-house
Amplified Music
Indoors
Outdoors
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round.
STYLE: What’s the style and overall vibe of this venue?
Buildings & other settings available:
- Garden
- Historic / Landmark Building
- Non-Profit
- Park
- Unique
- Beach / Ocean
- Zoo / Aquarium
- Patio / Deck / Terrace
VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Fountain / Water Feature
- Garden
- Hills
- Lagoon / Pond
- Landscaped Grounds
- Mountains
- Ocean / Bay
- Panoramic
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