The Toledo Zoo - Group Sales and Catering

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Our Group Sales and Catering Departments have the menus and the venues for ALL of your needs!

Planning an event that requires something extra—a unique venue, quality catering and an atmosphere that's a little wild? Whether you're hosting a dozen people or hundreds, The Toledo Zoo has just the facility to accommodate your guests. Our Catering Department offers everything from hot dogs and sack lunches to hors d'oeuvres and seven course meals prepared by our Executive Chef. We have experience hosting all sorts of special occasions, so contact our Group Sales Department to find out how we can take care of you! Call (419) 385-5721, ext. 3092 or email groupsales@toledozoo.org

Corporate Events

Picnics
Variety of food service options available.

Broadway Pavilion
20 - 500 people
(April to October)

Nairobi Pavilion
200 - 1000 people
(April to October)

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Meetings
The African Lodge
20 - 80 people

Indoor Theatre
430 people

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Evening Gatherings
Annual Meetings
Retirement parties
Conference dinners
Clam bakes
Holiday parties
The Toledo Zoo has several traditional or distinct settings for your occasion. Click here to learn more.

Custom Engraved Gifts
Recognize your organization's top performers or celebrate anniversaries and other landmarks. Add your logo or personalized message to your gift items—we can engrave them right here at the Zoo! Click here to learn more.

Consignment Ticket Program
Toledo Zoo tickets make great incentive rewards or perks to distribute to your associates. Learn more

Weddings

The Toledo Zoo's experienced professionals and a diversified selection of venues can help meet all of your wedding needs:

Bridal showers
Rehearsal dinners
Wedding ceremonies
Wedding receptions
Wedding cakes
Custom engraving

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Private Events

Consider us for your next special event. We can work with you to plan any of the following:

Baby showers
Anniversary parties
Family reunions
Class reunions
High school proms

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Holiday Parties

The Toledo Zoo is always a great destination, and it's no different during the holidays! Plan your party to coincide with The Lights before Christmas, a favorite Toledo tradition, to give your guests and their families a real treat.
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Facilities

Click here to review our facilities and choose the best one for your event.

Group Visits

Chartered bus tours, school field trips, social clubs and other groups of 20 or more receive discounted admission options. Get details for your visit:

Behind-the-Scenes tours

Field trips and educational programs

Motorcoach tours

Hotel Partners and Information for out-of-town visitors

Pre-planned meal options
Let us handle meals for your group so you can focus on enjoying your visit. We can have your meals ready when you arrive, you just show up and enjoy! Check out these options:

Breakfast-in-a-Basket

Picnic-in-a-Basket

Sack Lunch program

Kibanda Call-Ahead program

*These services require prior notification

Birthday Parties

Kids love the Zoo, and they love birthday parties—why not give them both? We have two wild birthday packages available... Click here to see more!