Louisville Zoo is a one-of-a-kind wedding venue in Louisville, Kentucky, that offers couples the experience to get married surrounded by some of their favorite animals. Couples can “seal the deal” with the zoo’s Harbor Seals and Sea Lions or head on over to the Western Lowland Gorilla Troop to tie the knot. And who wouldn’t want Sumatran Tigers as their wedding guests? At the Louisville Zoo, you’ll give your guests a unique wedding experience among some of the world’s most precious creatures.

Facilities and Capacity
The Louisville Zoo can accommodate weddings with anywhere from 40 to 200 guests for ceremonies and up to 400 guests for seated receptions. Couples will be able to enjoy a cocktail hour in one of the zoo’s world-class exhibits, ranging from Africa to Islands to South America. Your guests will surely be attending a wedding they’ll never forget as animals from across the zoo can be in the backdrop of your photos and the honored guests at your event.

Services Offered
The Louisville Zoo can accommodate bridal showers, ceremonies, elopements, engagement parties, receptions, and rehearsal dinners. Chairs and tables are available for couples to use during the event, and the zoo’s all-inclusive packages come with a bridal suite, clean-up, an in-house bar, in-house catering, set-up, and wireless internet. Best of all, the zoo has ample parking for all your guests and is even wheelchair accessible.

Cuisine
The culinary team at Louisville Zoo can provide food for buffets, cocktail receptions, family style meals, plated dinners, or stations that are complemented with hors d’oeuvres and dessert. Outside cake is permitted and tastings are available so you can be sure what you ask for is as delicious as you expect! The in-house bar at the zoo has its liquor license, and the bartenders can prepare a champagne toast for your event. Couples can choose between a cash or open bar where bartenders are able to serve:

• House beer
  
• House liquor
  
• House wine
  
• Premium liquor
  
• Signature drinks
  
• Specialty beer
  
• Specialty wine