Enchantment
Under the Sea
With vibrant aquatic life, a lush rainforest, and cascading waterfalls, the Aquarium makes an unparalleled event setting. The entire Aquarium, both upper and lower floors, are available for your guests to enjoy. An Aquarium rental features many species of fish, sharks, stingrays, jellyfish, eels, penguins, turtles, and even offers a glimpse into to the polar bear’s outdoor exhibit on the lower Aquarium patio.
Pricing:
- Sunday – Thursday Rentals: $4,000
- Friday Rentals: $4,500
- Saturday Rentals: $5,000
Capacity:
- Seated: 180
- Cocktail-Style: 500
Available year-round, evenings only:
- April 1 – October 31 (in-season), between 6:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
- November 1 – March 31 (off-season), between 5 p.m – 10 p.m.

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Rental Includes:
- Four-hour rental of entire Aquarium
- Additional hour available for $500
- Lower outdoor patio included
- Free guest parking in Zoo’s main lot
- Visible access to Aquarium animals on exhibit day-of your event
- All tables and white chairs to match guest count
- One shuttle
- A second shuttle is required for guest counts >100
- A third shuttle is strongly recommended for guest counts >175
- Additional shuttles are $550 each
- A dedicated team to assist with day-of:
- Set up & tear down
- Vendor logistics & coordination
- Day-of event execution
(Cont.)
- All clients will receive planning assistance from the Private Events Department for:
- Floor plan design
- Timeline creation
- Decor coordination
- Animal visits (if applicable)
- Wedding clients will receive a detailed planning session with the Private Events Manager and Catering Operations Director covering the following topics and more:
- Catering menu
- Linen color selections
- Floor plan design
- Timeline creation
- Decor coordination
- Ceremony details (if applicable)
- Animal visits (if applicable)
Contact Us!
To start planning your event or to schedule a tour, contact 412-365-2536 or [email protected]