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Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

Wedding venue in Cincinnati, Ohio

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About Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is a 75-acre zoo and accredited botanical garden in Cincinnati, Ohio, that also serves as a unique private event venue. It offers a variety of rentable spaces for weddings, corporate meetings, picnics, holiday parties, and other catered celebrations. On-site catering is provided exclusively by SSA, with food and beverage minimums required. Available spaces include Frisch’s Theater (indoor, up to 150 seated), Africa Deck and Patio (outdoor/partially covered, up to 200 seated, evening only), Jasmine Azalea picnic shelter (indoor/outdoor, up to 396 seated at picnic tables), and numerous other venues such as The Overlook, Giraffe Ridge, African Lion, Hops Beer Garden, Hippo Cove, Twiga, Gorilla World, Manatee Springs, Clubhouse, The Grove, Picnic Shelters, Treetops, Wings of Wonder (outdoor theater, up to 800), and Discovery Forest. Capacities range from 25 to 800 guests. Animal appearances can be added for an additional cost. Events run rain or shine, and no outside catering is permitted. A signed agreement and $1,000 deposit are required to reserve a date.

The facts

Guests
25–800 guests
Pricing note
Wedding food and beverage minimum is $10,000. Daytime events F&B minimum: Mon-Thu $2,000, Fri-Sun $3,000. Evening events F&B minimum: Mon-Thu $3,000, Fri-Sun $4,500. Picnic events F&B minimum: Mon-Thu $2,800, Fri-Sun $3,200. Venue rental fee not specified in dollars; baseline costs include venue cost, admission tickets, and F&B minimum. A $1,000 deposit is required to book.
Setting
Indoor & outdoor
Last updated
October 2026

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