Fresno Chaffee Zoo

BYO, Valet parking

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Venue capacity

up to 200 guests

Services

Ceremony / Reception
Outdoor

Fresno Chaffee Zoo Overview

Say "I do," at the zoo! The Fresno Chaffee Zoo offers a wonderful and unique alternative to traditional wedding venues. The Events Department is trained to walk with you through all the planning stages to ensure that your wedding day is nothing short of a successful and memorable event. Whether you envision a casual yet elegant gathering or you desire a simple and sophisticated black-tie affair, The Fresno Chaffee can make your wedding dream come true. With several elegantly-appointed indoor and outdoor venues to choose from—each with its own unique atmosphere—you can conveniently host all the festivities of your wedding day on site. You will have the option of full-service catering and formal or casual setup when you host your wedding day at the Zoo. Treat your guests to a one-of-a-kind cocktail hour and add-on an optional "Wild Activity" like Ross Laird’s Winged Wonders Bird Show or giraffe feeding. Your wedding celebration will be perfectly customized to meet your needs and is sure to be a crowd pleaser, filled with memories for a lifetime!

Venue Notes

The rental fee ranges from $1,500 to $2,000 for a reception and includes 4 hours of event time excluding set up and clean up time. The set up fee for a ceremony ranges from $0 to $1,100 depending on guest count and use of space. Additional hours can be arranged for a fee of $250/hr. There is a guest count minimum of 75 people for the Canopy Grove and 60 people for the Rainforest Lawn.

Amenities And Requirements

Amenities

Day-of coordinator
Kitchen for prep only
Outdoor lighting
Public parking
Security
Tables and chairs provided
Venue set up and clean up

Requirements

- Alcohol must be served by licensed bartender/caterer- Amplified music OK indoors and outdoors- Choose from a list for catering- Food & beverage minimum- Music must end by 10:00PM- No rice, birdseed, confetti, etc.- No smoking- Venue must approve all decorations