Parties & Functions
Organise the best function and party venue ever!
One of the foremost zoos in Australia
Offers unique venues for functions and events
Most of our cabana and function spaces overlook native and/or exotic animals and are set amongst extensive landscaped gardens.
We cater for:
Picnics
Functions
Weddings
Corporate get-togethers
Parties
Events
Kids birthdays
Options:
With or without animal encounters/tours
Inside or on the terrace
Marriage venues - maybe with the giraffes or zebras as witnesses?
Partly, fully or self catered
Look after yourself!
Outside in the beautiful gardens and cabanas
Casual or formal
Events can be:
*Small*
*Medium*
*Big*
2 people to 300 people
(depending on the function)
Children’s Birthday Parties
Roar into the fun! Celebrate your special day at the zoo with our wild birthday party packages!
Fun for all ages, these packages include invitations, scheduled activities, reserved areas and the option of food and drinks provided!
Or call 0262 874 000
Functions, Events And Venue Hire General Information
Unique venues surrounded by animals and gardens - great for casual birthdays, Christmas get-togethers and other functions - small or large!
Casual outdoor venues available. Select a BBQ, picnic or lunch venue. Please note that alcohol is not permitted in the zoo during opening hours (before 5pm).
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You can book for:
2 to 300 people
Self catered - bring your own food and drinks
Catered - select a food package from the attached or discuss a menu
A variety of venues throughout the zoo
Animal tours and Encounters are available
Playground use and hayrides
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Upper Area – near Rhino Bistro
VIEWING PARK CABANAS
· 4 covered Cabanas for hire separately or together.
· 1, 2 and 3 table Cabanas and a 4 table pavilion are available
· All surrounded by grassed and/or garden areas.
· There is a large, shared BBQ for the Cabanas plus another BBQ at the Pavillion that are free to use.
· Surrounded by a number of animal enclosures including rhinos, cheetahs, llamas, antelope, monkeys and more.
· The adjoining playground is rated by many as the ‘best ever!*
· Free parking (“at-the-door” for night functions and for day-time functions at the Viewing Park – subject to numbers).
A tranquil waterfall, stream, ponds, landscaped gardens and trees make this a wonderful area to hold your family picnic or a larger event, while having close access to the Rhino Bistro. This area is suitable for lunchtime events, evening functions and for corporate or family days, suitable for a small group or easily accommodating up to 300 or more guests.
Lower Section of Zoo - BBQ Areas
Any number of these can be combined:
MEERKAT CABANA
· Small, covered BBQ area with two large picnic tables
· Adjoins the meerkat enclosure, as well as the Meerkat Snack Shack
· Tree Kangaroos and koalas are close by, as is a grassed play area.
· Suit a small group with guests numbering around 10–20.
SUN BEAR CABANA
· Small, quiet spot nestled amongst beautiful gardens with a small grassed area
· 3 large picnic tables and two separate electric BBQ’s.
· Nearby are the meerkat, koala and sun bear exhibits.
· Would suit a small group with guests numbering around 20 – 50.
AFRICAN PLAINS CABANA
· Large grassed area that is situated centrally in the zoo.
· 3 large picnic tables and two separate BBQ’s.
· Close to giraffe, cheetahs, four monkey species, an aviary and the Native Animal Walk-through enclosure with koalas, Tasmanian Devils and wallabies.
Capable of holding larger groups with guests numbering approximately 30 – 60, and many more if you utilise the adjoining grassed area for picnickers. It also makes a good central venue for corporate or family days, easily fitting up to 100 guests.
Day Time Cabana Hire Rates
Meerkat Pergola
$200
$250
Sun Bear Pergola
$200
$250
African Plains Pergola
$200
$250
The Pavilion Cabana
$250
$300
Fonz Member
Event Space
non-Fonz Member
$200
Cheetah Cabana
$150
$200
Rhino Cabana
$150
$250
Waterfall Cabana
$200
Important Information - Day-time Hire:
Please see the National Zoo & Aquariums venue hire terms and conditions before booking. A site inspection is advised for larger function bookings.
There are discounted zoo entry rates for groups over 20 guests for day-time functions – payments and bookings for all attendees and the cabana/s must be made prior to the function.
The Viewing Park area and the Zoo must be vacated by 5pm. Any equipment must be removed by then or by other arrangement.
Alcohol is not permitted to be consumed during zoo opening hours (day-time functions)
As the venue is a working zoo, hirers need to be aware that any inappropriate behaviour by guests may result in them being removed from the zoo, or possibly result in the event being closed down. See details in the Venue Hire Terms.
Evening Functions
Casual indoor and outdoor as well as more formal indoor venues available.
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You can book for:
2 people to 300 people
Self catered – bring your own food and drinks
Catered – select a food package from the attached or discuss a menu
A variety of venues at the Viewing Park and Rhino Bistro
Animal Tours and Encounters
Playground use and hayrides
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VIEWING PARK CABANAS
Have the top end of zoo to yourselves
4 covered Cabanas for visitor use.
1, 2 and 3 table Cabanas and a 4 table Pavillion are available
All surrounded by grassed and/or garden areas.
There is a large, shared BBQ for the Cabanas plus another BBQ at the Pavillion that are free to use.
Surrounded by a number of animal enclosures including rhinos, cheetahs, llamas, antelope, monkeys and more.
The adjoining playground is rated by many as the ‘best ever!*
Free parking (“at-the-door” for night functions and for day-time functions at the Viewing Park – subject to numbers).
A tranquil waterfall, stream, ponds, landscaped gardens and trees make this a wonderful area to hold your family picnic or a larger event, while having close access to the Rhino Bistro. This area is suitable for evening functions, suitable for a small group or easily accommodating up to 200 or more guests.
For after-hours use of our Outdoor Viewing Park area:
The minimum venue hire is $2,100 for after-hours use which covers up to 30 people.
Each additional person costs $70 (under 3yo’s are free).
These costs are inclusive of zoo entry and venue hire from 6pm to 9pm
Food and drink not included
Event can be catered by the zoo or self catered
Earlier access for setting up is available.
Indoor weddings and Rhino Bistro after-hours hire
The Rhino Bistro can be used as an indoor casual venue as per the above prices.
For details regarding a more formal function, contact 0262 878 400.
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Only the Viewing Park area and the Rhino Bistro are available for after-hours hire.
Please see the National Zoo & Aquariums venue hire terms and conditions before booking. A site inspection is advised for larger function bookings.
The Viewing Park area and the Zoo must be vacated by 9pm. Any equipment must be removed by 9:30pm or by other arrangement.
Evening guests have access to the broad area of the open range zoo until dinner is served. After dinner, they will only have access to the Viewing Park.
Alcohol is only permitted to be consumed after-hours (5pm onwards). All consumption of alcohol is strictly in line with the Responsible Service of Alcohol guidelines and outdoor guests must stay in the Viewing Park area whilst drinking alcohol.
As the venue is a working zoo, hirers need to be aware that any inappropriate behaviour by guests may result in them being removed from the zoo, or possibly result in the event being closed down. See details in the Venue Hire Terms.
Please note that alcohol is allowed in the zoo grounds for after-hours functions but not during zoo opening hours.