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Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

$9k - $11k For 100 Guests
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Pricing Information

These prices are available for the months of April through October. These prices are available for the months of November through March.
Reception
$1,200 starting price
Ceremony
$500 starting price
Bar
$28 starting price
Reception
$1,200 starting price
Ceremony
$500 starting price
Bar
$28 starting price

About

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Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is a unique wedding venue located in Cleveland, Ohio. This zoo hosts indoor and outdoor weddings in their many exhibits and animal houses, allowing you to celebrate your special day surrounded by exotic wildlife.

Facilities and Capacity

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo allows you to choose between a range of exciting settings for your ceremony and reception. Stillwater Place is an elegant event space with spectacular views of Waterfowl Lake, accommodating up to 300 seated guests and 500 for a standing reception. Featuring a spacious patio and outdoor fireplace, Stillwater Place offers both indoor and outdoor space for your celebration. If you'd like a true zoo experience, you can opt for The Rainforest, a lush tropical area with views of the animals. This space seats up to 300 people for a seated meal and 800 for a standing reception, making it ideal for large celebrations. After enjoying dinner in the Storm Room, you and your guests can move to the Café to dance the night away on the tiki-thatched dance floor. Smaller events can be held in the Primate, Cat, and Aquatics area, the Wade Hall and Deck, or Wolf Wilderness Lodge. Whichever location you select, you can be sure you'll have a unique and memorable backdrop for your special day.

Services Offered

Rental of Stillwater Place and The Rainforest includes all necessary tables, chairs, china, glassware, silverware, and linens. If you choose The Wade Hall and Deck or Stillwater Place as your location, a shuttle will take you and your guests there. What's more, ample free parking is available at the zoo. To find out more about holding your big day at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, contact their friendly team today.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$1,200

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$1,200

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables
Transportation

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$28

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Specialty Beer

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Park
Zoo

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
November
December
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    Sharon Married on 08/27/2022
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    There are not enough words to express how amazingly friendly, accommodating, thorough, patient, creative and kind the Stillwater venue team were and are. They cared deeply and worked effortlessly to make my daughter's wedding absolutely perfect. The zoo was awarded to host the Asian Fesitval of Lights and Cindy offered our photographer a personal escort to take the bride and groom to photograph the amazingly beautiful lights. I highly recommend Stillwater not only for the beauty of the venue but how courteous and accommodating Cindy and her team are! Beyond happy!
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    Kristy M. Married on 07/10/2022
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    Wedding of Our Dreams!!

    Everything was beyond amazing for our wedding. Our guests were blown away by the venue and how seamlessly everything came together! Aramark was simple to work with, and our day of coordinator from the zoo, Emma, took care of absolutely everything. We couldn't have had a better day and event staff for our wedding. Thank you so much for helping us create the beginning of our adventure!
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    Kyle Married on 05/15/2021
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    Awesome experience

    Our wedding is next year but the team at the Zoo has already gone above and beyond to make everything perfect for our special day.
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3900 Wildlife Way Cleveland, OH, 44109
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