Taronga Event Centre

Taronga Event Centre is proud to offer Sydney couples a day to remember. Not only will you get close-up access to the sensational animal exhibits, but you'll also be able to dine and dance in various elegant, nature-inspired event spaces. Fitted with floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing beautifully landscaped gardens and harbour views, the bright and contemporary function rooms blend effortlessly into the environment. 

Whether you're planning an intimate boutique-style wedding for 60 guests, a grand gala dinner for 200 guests, or a splash-out cocktail party for 300 guests, Taronga Zoo weddings are simply spectacular. The amazing sunset views of Sydney's city skyline offer an unforgettable ceremony backdrop, while countless outdoor opportunities abound for beautiful post-ceremony photo ops.

Top three things you'll love about your Taronga Event Centre Sydney wedding:

• Sydney Harbour views. Each wedding reception space at Taronga Zoo features floor-to-ceiling windows with uninterrupted views of Sydney Harbour. Your guests will be delighted by the indoor and outdoor vantage points, with balconies and circular room layouts ensuring plenty of sights to see. 
• Remarkable photo locations. With 28 hectares of photo ops, Taronga Zoo is a wedding photographer's dream. Get up close with the animals in the zoo, explore secret gardens, and capture the backdrop of Sydney Harbour.
• Delicious catering. Trippas White Group is the exclusive catering partner of Taronga Zoo. They source locally grown and produced foods and offer high-quality seasonal menus. They strive to be at the forefront of ethically responsible catering. 

The versatile ceremony and reception options at Taronga Event Centre:

• The Dalang Ballroom. The Dalang Ballroom is the largest blank canvas space on offer, with a neutral colour palette and 180-degree views of Sydney Harbour. It’s an impressive dining area with a private wraparound balcony that you can dress to fit your wedding theme.
• The N'Galawa Terrace. Situated above the ballroom, the N'Galawa Terrace enjoys a gorgeous outlook over the zoo premises and Sydney Harbour. Features include beech herringbone flooring, a wraparound balcony, and 180-degree views through floor-to-ceiling windows.
• The Gili Rooftop. The Gili Rooftop is known for the best views of Sydney. With sweeping harbour views by day and a sparkling night sky overhead by night, the semi-circular terrace proves picture-perfect for intimate wedding ceremonies and receptions. Bi-fold doors give the interior an open and airy feel.

What's the capacity for weddings at Taronga Event Centre Sydney?

Capacity limits will vary depending on your chosen wedding space and are as follows:

• Gili Rooftop – 60 guests seated, 80 guests cocktail style
• N'Galawa Terrace – 150 guests seated, 200 guests cocktail style
• Dalang Ballroom – 250 guests seated, 300 guests cocktail style

What's the accommodation like at Taronga Zoo for wedding guests?

The Wildlife Retreat at Taronga is nestled amongst the natural landscape of the zoo and has 62 rooms and suites, giving you and your wedding guests the opportunity to come eye-to-eye with Taronga’s unique animals from your accommodation.