OVERVIEW
If you want to impress your guests with a remarkable wedding experience, The Melbourne Zoo is the venue for you! Filled with tranquil, manicured gardens, animals in their natural habitat from across the globe, and beautiful indoor and outdoor settings, you can’t go wrong. With a wide range of ceremony and reception sites, there’s something for every taste and style. Whether you prefer an intimate reception gathering on a peaceful outdoor terrace surrounded by lush greenery or a formal sit-down dinner complete with floor-to-ceiling glass and your private animal exhibit, the choice is yours!
Exquisite lake views, serene gardens, gorgeous cathedral ceilings, spacious dance floors, striking timber panelling, and twisted bamboo forests are just a sprinkle of the magic that awaits you and your loved ones at the Melbourne Zoo. You may choose to say “I do” amongst the beautiful, fluttering butterflies in the Butterfly House or against the idyllic cherry blossoms of the Japanese Gardens. Whatever your dream wedding looks like, the dedicated, highly experienced team at Zoo Events will help bring it to life.
Catered by the renowned Compass Group, you can expect nothing less than delectable, gourmet fare, locally sourced ingredients, and innovative, location-inspired menus. The Melbourne Zoo has everything covered, from catering and music to florals and furniture hire. They’ll listen to your unique ideas, offer expert advice and guidance, and ensure your day runs flawlessly. With years of experience, you won’t have to worry about anything but soak up the magical ambience and atmosphere of a wedding at the beautiful Melbourne Zoo.
The Melbourne Zoo was the perfect location. We got married in the Japanese Gardens, followed by our reception in the Rainforest room. On the day, Katie was our organiser and had everything running smoothly. Oliver was our photography guide, and he was absolutely amazing with all he did. The food was amazing. We had so many compliments on the menu. The whole day and venue were great. The extra experiences are worth paying for. Thank you to everyone involved in our wedding day — we had the best day! — Alysia W.
What you’ll love about your wedding at The Melbourne Zoo:
What The Melbourne Zoo weddings are like:
What are the parking arrangements?
There is plenty of parking available around the Zoo. Parking costs $2 for 5 hours before 5 pm, or completely free after 5 pm. They can also arrange parking passes for your guests ahead of time.
What’s the maximum capacity for weddings at The Melbourne Zoo Victoria?
The Melbourne Zoo can accommodate up to 350 standing guests for a magical, unique wedding experience.
“We had a magical wedding at The Melbourne Zoo. Our ceremony was in the Japanese Gardens, and the reception was in the Rainforest Room. We had so much fun going around the zoo for photos! We had photos on the carousel, champagne watching the elephants, and champagne and canapes watching the giraffes. The quality of the food was brilliant, and the set-up was stunning. Amazing to work with, a perfect day.” — Lauren B.
About
Jas is a natural when it comes to the wedding and events industry. Her positive and enthusiastic attitude along with her passion and extensive experience in both event operations and coordination has helped contribute to her ongoing success. Jas prides herself on her attention to detail and strives to execute all aspects of her events seamlessly so that her clients can enjoy their moment. You can be assured that with Jas coordinating your wedding, it will be planned to perfection.
Miss Jasmine Maxwell
Wedding & Events Coordinator
Venue Features
Indoor / Outdoor Ceremony
Min 2 / Max 250 Reception guests
Price per head: Low $170 / High $ 195
Min 2 / Max 200 Ceremony Guests
Time restrictions: 12:00 AM
In-house catering
5.50 hours Event time included
Music must end by 12:00 AM
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FAQ
Absolutely!
Bookings are confirmed with a signed proposal and deposit payment.
Absolutely, we would love to host your perfect wedding ceremony. We have many stunning locations to capture gorgeous wedding photos to last a life time.
Of course! Your wedding coordinator will tailor the perfect package to suit your requirements.
We invite you to party the night away until midnight!
Yes! We have a range of different options available.
We can arrange to bring in your favourite drink. Unfortunately we don't hold a BYO license.
Plenty or parking is available around the Zoo, before 5pm it costs $2 for 5 hours or FREE after 5pm. We can also arrange parking passes for your guests ahead of time.
We have a list of recommended suppliers to assist with hassle free planning; they are industry experts whose quality we guarantee! You can also arrange your own!
March 2023
January 2023
The Melbourne Zoo
Hi Britney! Thank you for your lovely feedback and for choosing us as your trusted wedding venue!
January 2023
The Melbourne Zoo
Hi Bre - thank you for your lovely comments. Yourself and Jake were such a joy to have at Melbourne Zoo. We hope you are both doing well! x
November 2024
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Thanks for the kind words Ben! We were so happy that you shared your special day here with us at Melbourne Zoo!