The Calgary Zoo

1300 Zoo Rd NE T2E 7V6 Calgary (Alberta) View map

Create one more treasured memory at the Calgary Zoo! This venue provides the perfect mix of elegance and fun for you and your wedding guests. Enjoy an unforgettable event with our one-of-a-kind venues and delicious locally sourced cuisine. Exploring St. George's Island, your guests will be treated to unique encounters as the zoo is home to almost 900 animals, and 130 different species. Rain or shine couples can expect exquisite photos in our lush Dorothy Harvie Gardens. Your special day will also have a lasting impact, as proceeds will support conservation activities here at the zoo and around the world.

Facilities and capacity

It offers 4 event spaces among its facilities which include:

The Eurasian Gateway Tent: Available from May through September, this outdoor tented space offers your guests a great place to dine al fresco. It has a capacity for up to 180 seated guests.
The ENMAX Conservatory: This space is great for hosting receptions with both an indoor and outdoor feel plus a large pre-function area. It has a capacity for up to 150 seated guests.
The Safari Lounge: This space makes you feel like you are dining in Africa! With a veranda overlooking giraffes, zebras and ostriches, this building includes a dance floor and creates a warm environment for up to 280 seated guests.
Grazers Restaurant & Patio: This newly-renovated space is perfect for smaller weddings and is available from September through May. It has indoor/outdoor sound systems, a private outdoor patio and a flexible capacity.

Services offered

The services offered include the following:

Catering
Audio equipment (podium, microphone, mixer, etc) and more
Ceremony Locations

Cuisine

By partnering with Calgary's top chefs, the cuisine offered by the zoo stays true to sustainable ingredients that are always fresh. The dishes include vegetables and herbs grown right in the zoo's Garden of Eatin'. Guests with allergies can also have menus designed specifically for them.

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Reviews from The Calgary Zoo

4.7 / 5

Erin Shacker, Married on 09/09/2017
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We had an amazing experience with the Calgary Zoo. We had our wedding in the Safari Lodge- Robin was extremely responsive, helpful, and went above and beyond to make our day special. I can't say enough good things about the Zoo - I would recommend it to everyone!
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We had our wedding reception in the Enmax conservatory at the Calgary Zoo. Such an amazing time! It is a great venue if you are planning a smaller wedding. Food was amazing and and Robin and staff were amazing!
Ashley Lazette, Married on 30/07/2016
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If you want a family-friendly reception with amazing food, great photo backdrops and an incredible staff, check this place out! We had an amazing time at our reception and received nothing but compliments for the space. It is quite pricey, so I wouldn't recommend it if you need ... View more to spend less than $6000 on food + venue. You also cannot bring in your own alcohol, so I would not recommend it if an open bar is your dream. But the major perks: great for out-of-town guests to enjoy the zoo, amazing food with a great selection (we had breakfast for dinner!), wonderful staff to help you prep for everything you could ever need, and a bunch of options for space requirements (anywhere from 80-350).
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Love, Love LOVED working with the Zoo! We got married outside and had our reception in the Enmax conservatory - what a wonderful place to get married. We were lucky enough to have the lanterns going on during our wedding so guests were able to wonder around the zoo through out ... View more the day and night and get a great show! The food was fantastic and I don't think we had one person have a negative thing to say all night! Everyone was raving! So worth every penny we spent with them.
Allison Cully, Married on 05/09/2015
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We had so much fun at our Zoo wedding! Many guests were raving about the food, it was absolutely amazing and they took such good care of us all night. There was the odd hiccup in the service but nothing huge and many guests said they would book an event there based on their ... View more experience at our wedding. There were a few extra charges that appeared as we got closer to the day, nothing huge but our total did end up being higher than we expected. The wine and bar prices are a bit high but not outrageous compared to other vendors and we were happy to know that the money goes into a nice non-profit organization like the Zoo. Definitely recommended especially if you are looking for something fun and a little bit different.

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