Exotic alternative to the traditional venue
The San Francisco Zoo is a romantic alternative to the traditional wedding venue and provides a magical backdrop for your special day. Ceremonies look out over exotic animals, cocktail hours are held in unique exhibits and elegant suites are ideal for a memorable reception. Planning a wedding is no easy task and our events team can be involved as much or as little as you like. Our flexible chefs look forward to talking menus, our catering manager to fine tuning logistics and our Zoo keepers look forward to giving your valued guests an unforgettable experience with an Animal Encounter. We aim to be as helpful as possible by providing a 'one stop shop' for all your wedding needs. We support our local community by using local vendors not just for food produce, but for wedding cakes, photography, DJ needs, lighting and much more. “ When we initially began our search for wedding venues, the thought of having it at the zoo never crossed our minds. Judy and I took one stroll through the zoo and said to each other "this is it!" Having our wedding at the zoo was a perfect fit for us. We love animals. We love San Francisco. We wanted something that would be memorable, and close to our hearts. We were also excited by the various venue options for ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception -- it allowed us to add a lot of variety. Many of our guests have told us that this was the most memorable wedding they have ever been to." - Judy & Ken