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The Calgary Zoo, located in Calgary, Alberta, is a wedding venue designed to create remarkable experiences and memories. Combining elegance with fun, this venue ensures an unforgettable experience for you and your guests. Enjoy unique settings and delicious locally sourced cuisine as you celebrate your special day.
As your guests explore St. George's Island, they'll encounter nearly 900 animals across 130 species. Rain or shine, couples can capture stunning photos in the lush Dorothy Harvie Gardens. Moreover, your celebration will contribute to a greater cause, with proceeds supporting the zoo's global conservation efforts.
Facilities and Capacity
The Calgary Zoo offers four unique event spaces among its facilities. For a blend of indoor and outdoor settings, consider the ENMAX Conservatory, which hosts up to 150 attendees and includes a spacious pre-function area for your cocktail hour.
The Asia Lawn & Tent provides an outdoor tented space perfect for an al fresco reception, accommodating up to 180 guests amidst breathtaking views.
The Safari Lodge offers a thrilling ambiance with its veranda overlooking giraffes, zebras, and ostriches. This largest venue on the property can host up to 280 guests, seamlessly transitioning from reception dinner to after-dinner entertainment with its built-in dancefloor.
For a more intimate affair, Grazers Restaurant & Patio is ideal, offering a flexible capacity for private receptions and an outdoor patio. You can also choose Grazers for your rehearsal dinner before celebrating your big day in one of the larger event spaces.
Services Offered
The Calgary Zoo provides a variety of services to ensure your special day is perfect. Enjoy in-house catering from a talented culinary team that will collaborate with you to create a custom menu. Additionally, the zoo offers audio equipment, as well as chairs and tables, to accommodate your needs.
Cuisine
Partnering with Calgary's top chefs, the Calgary Zoo offers cuisine made from sustainable, always-fresh ingredients. The dishes feature vegetables and herbs grown right in the zoo's Garden of Eatin'. Special menus can also be designed for guests with allergies.
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Frequently asked questions
How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?
4
Describe your venue:
Ballroom
Banquet hall
Historic
Park/zoo
Restaurant
Describe the style of your venue:
City
Classic
Garden
Modern
Rustic
Tropical
What kind of settings are available?
Covered outdoor
Indoor
Uncovered outdoor
Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?
Ceremony
Reception
Bridal shower
Engagement party
Rehearsal dinner
What event services do you offer?
Catering / bar
Clean up
Liability insurance
Outside vendors
Set up
What catering services do you offer?
Buffet
Cocktail reception
Dessert
Family style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings
What bar services do you provide?
Bartender(s)
Cash bar
Champagne toast
House beer
House wine
House liquor
Limited bar
Liquor license
Open bar
Premium liquor
Signature drink
Specialty beer
Specialty wine
What event items are available?
Altar/arches
Audio equipment
Centerpieces
Dance floor
Decor
Chairs
Tables
What food and beverage items are available?
Barware
China
Chocolate fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
What transportation and access is available?
Parking
Wheelchair access
Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?
Yes
What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?
$1,100
What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?
$1,100
Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?
Yes
What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?
$150
What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?
$150
Which of the following are included in starting site fee?
Set up
Clean up
Chairs
Tables
Linens
China
Flatware
Glassware
What is the average catering price per person for plated service?
$52
What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?
$48
What is the average catering price per person for stations?
$42
What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeurves?
$42
Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?
Server(s)
Dessert
What is the starting price per person for bar service?
$8
Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?
Limited bar
Open bar
House beer
Specialty beer
House wine
Specialty wine
Champagne toast
House liquor
Premium liquor
Signature drink
Bartenders
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Reviews for The Calgary Zoo
Jaylynn Sent on 21/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating
So worth it!!!
I have high expectations and our assigned zoo Venus coordinator Estelle, the catering lead Yulia and their teams and the venue in general consistently exceeded my expectations at every turn. In the year of planning, Estelle answered hundreds of questions with fast and clear email responses. She was always available by phone as well. When she was away, she had colleagues covered and it was as if she wasn’t gone at all. She accommodated my schedule for walk throughs. They were extremely flexible with planning and when we had a major last minute change (necessitated by a family emergency) they were accommodating in ways I never would have expected from any venue. And that’s all just before the wedding day. On the day of, my guests absolutely raved about the quality of the venue and particularly the food. I was worried that any plated meal may not be enough food for the most hungry guests but in reality we all could barely finish our meals, the portions were excellent, but we tried because it was some of the best quality food I’d ever eaten. I’ll try to convince my friends to get married here just so I can have the tomato bisque and chicken supreme again! (In addition to all these other reasons). The catering lead was amazing and worked extremely well with my day of coordinator, and as the bride I was not bothered with little issues, they just addressed them in an appropriate manner. The guests also loved being able to see the animals between the ceremony and reception. The day was absolutely magical and the venue played a huge role in that. You can save a bit of money with simple decorations because both the ceremony site and Safari Lodge are so beautiful they needed minimal enhancement to feel enchanted. I suggest getting passed hors d'oeuvres, they are a minor added cost but it really elevated the experience and my guests raved about them. I could go on forever. Highly highly highly recommended.
Charlotte Sent on 14/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Can not recommend enough
We got married at the Calgary Zoo and it was absolutely perfect! Loree, our coordinator, was amazing calm, organized, and so helpful every step of the way. The venue was stunning, and even with a last-minute weather change, everything still looked beautiful. Our guests haven’t stopped raving about the food and said it was the best wedding they’ve ever been to. We’re so grateful to the whole team for making our day unforgettable!
Kaila Sent on 28/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Fantastic experience and venue
The zoo staff from the coordinators to the servers were amazing, professional and made sure that thr way was everything we envisioned.
They were super flexible and very helpful when something went a little sideways. It was a beautiful venue and made the day extremely special.
They were super flexible and very helpful when something went a little sideways. It was a beautiful venue and made the day extremely special.
Christina Sent on 05/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating
5 Star Venue - Highly Recommend
This was our DREAM venue! There was not a single thing they could have done differently. From the ceremony to the photos, cocktail hour & reception, everything went perfectly. The food was phenomenal & we could have eaten the prime rib all night. We ran out of the gyoza during cocktail hour since they were such a big hit! Our guests keep raving that they enjoyed being able to roam the zoo while we took photos instead of trying to find a way to entertain themselves. BONUS POINTS: Their pricing was highly competitive & blew all other venues out of the water!
Nichole Sent on 31/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Beautiful photo opportunities
Easy and simple venue, used grazers intimate and fun
Miha Sent on 31/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Let me tell you, FOOD is Amazing
I'm absolutely thrilled that we opted for our wedding at the Calgary Zoo. An outdoor wedding was a dream for me, but I didn't want to overspend. The Calgary Zoo offers incredible wedding packages catering to various guest group sizes, and we chose the outdoor garden for the ceremony and the Enmax Conservatory for the reception. Estelle, the wedding coordinator, was an absolute gem. I didn't have a wedding planner or even bridesmaids, which made me anxious about the event, but Estelle and the zoo staff were outstanding in managing everything. Thanks to their expertise, I had a stress-free, truly amazing wedding day that will be cherished for a lifetime.
The venue itself is breathtaking. If you've been to the Calgary Zoo, you already know how beautiful the place is, so no need for much explanation there. But let me talk about the food! Oh my goodness, the food was incredible! I did a trial at the Safari Grill before the wedding, and honestly, the brunch there was just okay. So, I was a bit concerned. However, the food served at our reception was exceptional. Our guests, friends, and family raved about it, everyone saying how amazing the food was.
I'm very happy about choosing the Calgary Zoo. The venue was stunning, the pricing was well within our budget, the wedding package made my planning phase less stressful, and the staff were friendly and professional. Everyone, including us, had an absolutely fantastic time.
The venue itself is breathtaking. If you've been to the Calgary Zoo, you already know how beautiful the place is, so no need for much explanation there. But let me talk about the food! Oh my goodness, the food was incredible! I did a trial at the Safari Grill before the wedding, and honestly, the brunch there was just okay. So, I was a bit concerned. However, the food served at our reception was exceptional. Our guests, friends, and family raved about it, everyone saying how amazing the food was.
I'm very happy about choosing the Calgary Zoo. The venue was stunning, the pricing was well within our budget, the wedding package made my planning phase less stressful, and the staff were friendly and professional. Everyone, including us, had an absolutely fantastic time.
Nicole Sent on 07/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating
It was perfect!
We had our wedding this summer at the Enmax Conservatory, and it was everything we could have hoped for and more. Loree was so helpful with assisting us in the planning of our special day and ensured all of our requests were taken care of with no worries. Greg was our head caterer and ensured our reception was smooth, efficient, and kept everyone happy and having a great time. The venue is absolutely stunning, and all of our guests had so much fun exploring the beautiful sights of the gardens.
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1300 Zoo Rd NE T2E 7V6 Calgary (Alberta)
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