Host an Event
at the Must Do Zoo

Host an Event

Event Spaces in Wild Places

Toledo Zoo is your home for meeting spaces in wild places! Enjoy an intimate affair in our Captain’s Room with beautiful views of our Aquarium and Amphitheatre. Or bring the whole company for a picnic on the overlook of our multi-species Africa! exhibit. Even book a wedding or trade show in the newly renovated Malawi Event Center, complete with 73 foot long aquarium with colorful African fish!

Regardless of the occasion or size, the Zoo has just the space for you, with fully customizable accommodations from our award-winning catering and event staffs!

For information about all of the Zoo’s meeting/event spaces, including catering menus and more, please contact our Group Sales Department below or at 419-385-5721 ext. 6001.

Say I Do at the Zoo

We have a variety of spaces to host your special day.

Weddings

Picnics

Let us put together the perfect picnic pairings for you and your crew!

Capacity: 75-700+
Rental length: 3 hours
Availability: April - Oct

Picnics

Company
Meetings

Put a wild spin on your next corporate retreat or office gathering!

Capacity: up to 80 Guests
Rental length: Varies
Availability: Evenings year-round except during Lights Before Christmas

Holiday
Parties

Give the gift of the two-time best Zoo lights display to those on your nice list.

Capacity: 4-700+
Rental length: Varies
Availability: Evenings until 11 pm. Nov – Jan

Holiday Menu

Birthday
Parties

Let your birthday child run wild with us!

Rental length: 2 hours
Availability: Fridays and Saturdays year-round

Birthdays

Rental Spaces

Catering Info

Catering at the Toledo Zoo

With our mouth-watering menus, experienced Executive Chef and dedicated staff, the Toledo Zoo will ensure that your event is a success. Browse our selections, from hot dogs to hors d’oeuvres, business meetings to black-tie parties, sandwiches to seven-course meals and more. The Toledo Zoo has the recipe for your success.

Catering Menu

Holiday Menu

or call 419-385-5721 ext. 6001

Customize Your Event

The following wild options are available for exclusive use at your event.
Private rate and rental fees apply.

Touch Tank

Tower Ridge

Aerial Adventure Course

Animal Demo

Kamans Art Services

or call 419-385-5721 ext. 6001

Event Testimonials

Read all the raves and reviews

When you are planning an event for over 8,000 attendees, this is the team you want in your corner. Every touch point throughout the day was well thought out and executed to perfection. Every staff member is accommodating, attentive, and a blast to work with. We look forward to coming back each and every year. Thank you for all you do! -Meghan
I knew my event would be nice but my expectations were exceeded because of the friendly and efficient staff. They took care of everything! Thanks again.
On behalf of the Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments (TMACOG), our members and the region, thank you for your help with coordinating the logistics for our biennial leadership retreat. It was a pleasure to work with you and the Toledo Zoo staff.

Every two years TMACOG hosts this half-day event to strategize about what needs to be done to help the region take advantage of opportunities and overcome challenges and how we could be serve our members and regional partners. The geographical location of the Zoo and accessible parking was convenient for our members and regional partners who travel from several northwest Ohio counties, some visiting the Zoo for the very first time. The African Lodge is a wonderful facility that provided an environment conducive to networking, learning, and sharing information.

Thank you again for your expertise, professionalism, and your commitment to ensure the success of our event. Please be sure to thank Tiffany and the catering staff–Tina and Nancy–for showering me and our guests with such warm and welcoming hospitality. Their professionalism and commitment to quality, customer service has not gone unrecognized. Thank you for your help in making our event successful. We look forward to working with you again in the future. – Jennifer
The birthday party was great and Josh thoroughly enjoyed it. The staff that assisted with the party were fantastic! The lady that was coordinating everything, the guys helping with the animals, the dive coordinator, the diver and the other lady helping with the food made the day wonderful!! They kept the drinks full, made sure we had plenty of pizza, and kindly stored the remaining cake for us in the refrigerator for pick up at the end of our day. I hope everyone knows what fantastic staff you have. Thanks for all your efforts. Super easy process. Much appreciated!!

Host an Event
at the Must Do Zoo

Host an Event

Event Spaces in Wild Places

Say I Do at the Zoo

Picnics

Company
Meetings

Holiday
Parties

Birthday
Parties

Rental Spaces

The Great Hall

Malawi Event Center

Aquarium

Arctic Encounter

Broadway Pavilion

Africa! Overlook

Catering Info

Catering at the Toledo Zoo

Customize Your Event

Touch Tank

Tower Ridge

Aerial Adventure Course

Animal Demo

Kamans Art Services

Event Testimonials

More Info

Host an Event at the Must Do Zoo

Host an Event

Event Spaces in Wild Places

Say I Do at the Zoo

Picnics

Company Meetings

Holiday Parties

Birthday Parties

Rental Spaces

The Great Hall

Malawi Event Center

Aquarium

Arctic Encounter

Broadway Pavilion

Africa! Overlook

Catering Info

Catering at the Toledo Zoo

Customize Your Event

Touch Tank

Tower Ridge

Aerial Adventure Course

Animal Demo

Kamans Art Services

Event Testimonials

More Info

Host an Event
at the Must Do Zoo

Company
Meetings

Holiday
Parties

Birthday
Parties