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Special Zoo Venues

The Zoo is not just about seeing the animals, and the Gardens isn’t just about the act of gardening. They're also about how a beautiful outdoor settings and dynamic indoor spaces add beauty and glory to the rest of our lives. So, why not plan your next event with us? We have special packages for larger groups. Our event planners will help you develop the ideal event, from business and social gatherings under glass in the Hilbert Conservatory, to nuptials in the Efromyson Wedding Garden. How about hors d'oeuvres in the Bud Schaefer Rotunda, or a full dinner in the Hulman Riverhouse?

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Facilities and Capacities: (Depending on Room Set-Up)

Fac-Dolphin Gallery-dinner overview2Dolphin Adventure Gallery - Up to 250 people seated in the evening, 350 standing

Huge room with oversized windows providing a fascinating view of the dolphins in their watery world, including views from the underwater dolphin viewing dome (evening only). Available day or evening year round.

 

Oceans-shark pool-McSchoolerOceans - Up to 100 sitdown, 250 standing

Featuring the nation's largest shark touch pool, this space will let your guests touch sharks until 8pm and view seals, eels and jellyfish.  Available evenings only in January-November.

Fac-Kroger Tent-party setup2Party Pavilion - Up to 500 sitdown, 1,000 standing

A spectacular tent sculpture of white canvas near the entrance to the Zoo with lots of party space!  Available day or evening from May 1 - Mid-October.
Fac-Deserts Pavilion-wedding setupNorth Pavilion - Up to 350 sitdown, up to 700 standing

A modern, airy enclosure perfect for your special event! Centrally located near the entrance to the Plains Biome and Lemur Plaza, this enclosure features a high ceiling and loads of space. Available March through Mid-October.
Fac-Education-meeting setupEducation Suites - 120 sitdown, 250 standing

Use all or half of this conference style meeting room, located in the Education building near the Zoo Entrance.  This room can be used for meetings, banquets, wedding rehearsals, and parties.  Available day or evening year round.
Fac-Hulman Riverhouse dinner setupHulman Riverhouse 160 sitdown, 250 standing

This room comes with a dramatic view of the spectacular downtown skyline that is visible from every seat in the room.  Located in White River Gardens, this room can be divided in two during the day.  The Hulman Riverhouse is the perfect setting for a meeting, party or wedding reception.
Fac-Conservatory-TropicalHilbert Conservatory

This 5,000 square foot Conservatory features changing shows and dynamic and beautiful plantings.  Featured are Tropical Adventure, Butterflies, Autumn Harvest and Holiday Trainland.  The Hilbert Conservatory may be reserved as an exhibit after operating hours, only in combination with the Hulman Riverhouse.

Admission tickets are required, but prices vary depending on arrangements.
Rides Tickets are available at a package rate, as are Parking Tickets.
Prices subject to change.
For complete information, call (317) 630-2014 to be directed to a Sales Manager.


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1200 W. Washington St.
Indpls, IN 46222
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9am-5pm Fri-Sun

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