Classic & Whimsical
Pricing:
- Daytime:
- Monday – Friday Rentals: $1,000
- Saturday – Sunday Rentals: $1,500
- Evening:
- Sunday – Thursday Rentals: $2,500
- Friday Rentals: $2,750
- Saturday Rentals: $3,000
Capacity:
- Daytime, Non-Wedding:
- Seated: 350
- Cocktail-Style: 500
- Evening, Non-Wedding:
- Seated: 350
- Cocktail-Style: 500
- Daytime & Evening Weddings:
- Seated: 300
- Cocktail-Style: 500
Available late April through October, daytime & evening
- Daytime rentals, between 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Client is required to pay for all guests’ daytime Zoo admission at the event year’s discounted group rate
- Evening rentals, between 6 p.m. – 11 p.m.
- All noise must cease by 11 p.m. to comply with the sound ordinance in Pittsburgh

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Rental Includes:
- Four-hour rental of Garden Tent
- Additional hour available for $500
- Patio area outside of tent included for evening rentals only
- Free guest parking in Zoo’s main lot
- Guests must walk to the venue
- Tent up-lighting and bistro lights
- All tables and white chairs to match guest count
- Restroom access in the Education Complex
- Complimentary wedding party suite included in wedding rentals only
- Available only during event’s contracted rental time
- Wedding party suite is not for getting ready
- A dedicated team to assist with day-of:
- Set up & tear down
- Vendor logistics & coordination
- Day-of event execution
(Cont.)
- All clients, daytime and evening, 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]