MEETINGS, RECEPTIONS & PICNICS
Welcome to DENVER ZOO!
Whether you're planning an event for your fine feathered friends or a business luncheon for a gaggle of co-workers, Denver Zoo is the place for you. Denver Zoo is open every day of the year and caters to your daytime or nocturnal needs. Denver Zoo offers first class services where you're the mane attraction!
2009 Facilities and Rates
Admission passes into Denver Zoo is included with your rental fee up to the banquet capacity of the space. Guests ages 3 and above need admission tickets for event. Extra tickets can be purchased for $5.00 per person. For evening events, access into the zoo is only allowed from May to September and in the month of December for Zoo Lights. Extra tickets for Zoo Light events can be purchased for $5 per person.
 Norgren Hall
This is our main indoor hall with large windows overlooking our animal exhibits. Equipped with a sound system, Norgren Hall can be broken down into three separate rooms to meet your accommodations and may be rented for 4 or 8 hours during the day. For zoo access after hours (6:30-10:00 pm) from May to September, the whole hall must be rented. Norgen Hall can also be rented after hours with no Zoo access during the off season months from 5:30-9 pm. We can extend times until 10pm for an additional fee.
Norgren Hall (All 3 rooms)
Capacity: 300 people theater style / 200 people banquet style/cabaret style no seating 500 (200 tickets)
4 Hours: $1900
8 Hours: $2550
After Hours (October –April-no zoo access): $1600
After Hours May - September (Zoo Access): $3600
Zoo Lights 4:30 - 9:30 pm $3200
Zoo Lights daytime 10:00-2:00 pm $2500
 NEW: Zoo Lights Sneak Peek from November 28 - December 8 (before Zoo opens to public):Norgren Hall $3,500 (400 tickets)
Avoid the lines and crowds and enjoy a private viewing of Zoo Lights before we open to the public.
Norgren Hall (2 Rooms)
Capacity: 160 people theater style / 96 people banquet style/ 120 cabaret style no seating (96tickets)
4 Hours: $1300
8 Hours: $1750
After Hours (October-April) (No Zoo Access): $1050
Zoo Lights 4:30-9:30 pm $2500
Zoo Lights Daytime 10:00-2:00 pm $1950
Norgren Hall (1Room)
Capacity: 80 people theater style / 48 people banquet style/ 75 people Cabaret style no seating (48 tickets)
4 Hours: $750
8 Hours: $975
After Hours (No Zoo Access): $650
Zoo Lights 4:30-9:30 pm $1200
Zoo Lights Daytime 10:00-2:00 pm $1200
The Studios
Located inside the Gates Education Center, the studios are ideal for smaller gatherings. Decorated for the holidays, the studios can be rented for groups of 48 to 96 people or rented for additional space to Norgren Hall. The studios may only be rented for Zoo Lights evening events.
Studios (both)
Capacity 96 people banquet style (96 tickets)
4:30-9:30 pm
$1100
Add-on to Norgren Hall $700
Sneak Peak $1350 (104 tickets)
Studios (1 room)
Capacity 48 people banquet style ( 48 tickets)
4:30-9:30 pm
$650
Add-on to Norgren Hall $400
Sneak Peak $800 (56 tickets)
 Conoco Zoo Gardens
This is a beautiful garden area spanning over an acre featuring a spacious covered picnic pavilion and two gazebos. Depending on the size of your party, you can either rent half of the pavilion or the entire area. The space is rented either all day from 9am to 5pm or evening from 6:30pm to 10pm with access into the zoo. Early access for nighttime events is possible for an additional fee. Please call to inquire.
Daytime Rental:
Half of the Pavilion: 200 people (200 tickets)
All Day Cost: $2500
Whole Pavilion: (500 tickets)
All Day Cost: $3500
 After hour events:
NEW! Primate Panorama
Experience your after-hours event in an Africa village among bright colored birds and gorillas in our new event space located in Primate Panorama. Primate Panorama is a wide open space among an African village where guests can sit and relax while enjoying the ambience of lush vegetation and in the heart of where our primates take up residence.
After hours 6:30-10pm (This includes access to Primate Panorama (Great Apes and Emerald Forest buildings) only
Up to 500 people: $ 3750
 NEW! Northern Shores
Cool off in Northern Shores and relax with the sea lions. Enjoy your party among the polar bears and otters for a splash of a time. Be sure to watch the polar bears leap or catch a sea lion show off his stuff. This event area will be sure to delight all of your guests.
After hours 6:30-10pm (This includes access to Tropical Discovery and Giraffes only)
Up to 500 people: $ 4750
During evening events for Conoco Zoo Gardens rental only the following buildings are open (however all is subject to animal keeper decisions made the day of the party.) The following buildings will be open until 9pm or 8:30.
Pachyderm House, Pahali ya Simba, Giraffe House, Emerald Forest (dusk or 8:30) and Great Apes (dusk or 8:30)
For an additional cost of $1000, Tropical Discovery, the Zoo’s Aquarium, can be held open for your guests from 6:30-9pm.
Conoco Zoo Gardens Nighttime Rental: (Includes access into the zoo)
Up to 2000 people: $6000
From 2001 to 4000 people: $8500
From 4001 to 6000 people: $12,000
6001+ call to inquire about pricing
Samburu Patio
This is our patio area overlooking the Predator Ridge exhibits. The space is ideal for a cocktail party or a small reception and is only available from May – September from 6:30pm to 10pm. No Zoo access-Predator Ridge and Pahali ya Simba open only.
Up to 200 people: $2650
Add-on to CZG or Norgren $1000
Catering
Whatever the backdrop, “A Taste of the Wild”, Denver Zoo’s premier caterer will fashion a menu that complements your theme and satisfies the palate. All arrangements regarding food, beverages, theme packages and entertainment packages can be made through the catering sales office.
More Adventures
The Denver Zoo offers other opportunities to enhance your party with the following:
Live Animal Demonstrations (Daytime or After Hours Parties)
Give your guests a special meet and greet with some of the Denver Zoo’s Wild Inhabitants. A variety of animals can be added to your guest list for a personal visit with your group.
$150 for 1 zoo representative and 2 educational animals
$250 for 2 zoo representatives and 4 educational animals
NEW! Creature Feature (After hours parties only)
This is a great program for groups larger than 300. Presented in our Wild Encounters Amphitheatre outside of the Gates Center, your guests will be amazed with some animal visitors and might learn a thing or two during this 30 minute program. This presentation is booked for 2 shows during the evening. Creature Feature includes 2 animals, animal biofacts and 1-2 zoo presenters. Wild Encounters Amphitheatre can hold up to 100 guests.
$350 for 2 performances
Scavenger Hunt (Daytime and After Hours Parties)
What unzoosual things can you find? Individually or in teams, we’ll send you off to hunt and gather clues. We provide the clues and prizes to be awarded to the wise owls who find them the quickest. Both child and adult hunts are available.
Rate: $1.25 per person
 WildLife Show (After Hours Party)
Watch free-flight birds and talented mammals entertain and educate your guests. This 20 minute presentation takes place in the WildLife Amphitheatre located next to the Conoco Zoo Garden pavilion.
$500 for a presentation, 3 staff members and multiple animals
Train & Carousel Rental (After Hours Parties)
Take a ride on the Wild Side! Make arrangements with our Catering Department, to have these attractions open during your event, please call 303-376-4872.
ALL arrangements must be made at least 1 MONTH prior to your event.
Please call 303-376-4873 or e-mail Felise Buckheart at fbuckheart@denverzoo.org or Molly Fortune at 303-376-6729 or mfortune@denverzoo.org with any questions.
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