Untamed. Unparalleled. Unforgettable.

With three distinct venues to choose from, the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium offers the perfect backdrop for your ceremony and reception. An additional fee applies for ceremonies. Ceremonies must be held in the same space as the reception.

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PPG Aquarium

With vibrant aquatic life, a lush rainforest, and cascading waterfalls, the PPG Aquarium makes an unparalleled event setting.

• Four-hour use of the PPG Aquarium
• Additional hour available
• $3,000 rental fee
• Capacity: 200 seated or 500 cocktail-style
• Available year-round, evenings only
• Ability to include ceremony in same space, contact for details
• One enclosed shuttle bus provided

PPG Aquarium Photo Gallery

Water’s Edge

Begin the night on Pier Town, a coastal village complete with sea lions, polar bears, sea otters, and rescued northern elephant seals, and end with an underwater experience like no other at this exquisite Water’s Edge venue.

• Four-hour use of the Water’s Edge venue
• Additional hour available
• $2,250 rental fee for outdoor Pier Town and indoor event space
• Capacity: 140 seated or 200 cocktail-style
• Available year-round, evenings only
• Ability to include ceremony in same space, contact for details
• One enclosed shuttle bus provided

Water’s Edge Photo Gallery

Garden Tent

Surrounded by lavish foliage and botanical gardens, the Garden Tent is a grand venue for any elegant occasion.

• Four-hour use of the outdoor Garden Tent venue
• Additional hour available
• $1,200 rental fee for evening events
• $600 rental fee for daytime events, plus discounted group rate Zoo admission
• Capacity: 300
• Available May through September, daytimes and evenings
• Ability to include ceremony in same space, contact for details

Garden Tent Photo Gallery