The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens 47900 Portola Avenue • Palm Desert • CA 92260
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- Wed with the wild things at this one-of-a-kind venue, where you can say “I do” among giraffes, gardens, and glowing desert skies, with a backdrop that feels more like a botanical safari than a traditional wedding location.
- Four stunning ceremony sites and four reception venues offer tons of flexibility. For example, you might wed on an elevated platform beside the giraffe habitat or among the inventive sculptures of the Irvine Patio… then, opt to dine al fresco among the palms or in the sleek Bighorn Café, where walls of windows offer views of the impressive Bighorn Mountain and its resident sheep.
- Intimate celebrations are sure to find a perfect fit in the Stephen B. Chase Building, which includes a stylish Boardroom, a stunning art gallery and reception hall, and an adjacent patio, beautifully landscaped and highlighted by a sculptural waterfall.
PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $3,300–7,500/event
- Rental fee varies depending on:
- Space reserved
The above fee includes a 3-hour rental of the selected facility and free event parking. Additional time may be added for a minimum of $1,950 per hour.
Ceremony or cocktail-only venues range $2,200–2,750 for a shorter rental time.
A licensed planner or month-of coordinator is required. Shuttling is required or recommended for some venues.
Meals (when priced separately)
- $65–85/person
Above menu pricing applies to plated or buffet dinner menus, which include salad, appetizers/sides, entrées, and dessert. Hors d'oeuvres are priced separately.
Bar service ranges $17/person for a 1-hour beer & wine bar to $50/person for a 5-hour full bar. Consumption and cash bars are also available.
Service Charge or Gratuity
- 23%
Capacity
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 150 | 200 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 150 | 250 |
| Reception | Seated | 150 | 250 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 150. | ||
Venue Details
Site Uses
- All-Inclusive
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Outdoor Reception
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
- Small Wedding
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
Essential Info
Price
$ • $$
Catering
In-house
Alcohol
In-house
Amplified Music
Indoors
Outdoors
Some restrictions
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round, daily, 9am–10pm.
Venue Type
Buildings & other settings available:
- Banquet Hall / Events Facility
- Garden
- Non-Profit
- Park
- Patio / Deck / Terrace
- Unique
- Zoo / Aquarium
Venue Views
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Canyon
- Fountain / Water Feature
- Garden
- Landscaped Grounds
- Mountains
- Panoramic
- Park
- Valley
- Waterfall
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
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