Milwaukee County Zoo
The Milwaukee County Zoo offers guests a variety of hosting options, including both indoor to outdoor space. There are four indoor venues within the zoo for weddings, parties, celebrations, meetings and more. These include: Peck Welcome Center, Zoofari Conference Center, U.S. Bank Gathering Place and Animal buildings. Each animal building is available for the most unique party setting imaginable, and that includes: the Aquatic and Reptile Center, Florence Mila Borchert Big Cat Country, Stearns Family Apes of Africa and Primates of the World. Outdoor rental space includes: Maple Cove or Oak Grove, Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard at Zoo Terrace, Little Oak, Brown Bear Den and Australian Outback. Only at the Milwaukee County Zoo can you plan the wildest, most unique wedding or celebration. Learn more details and capacity below!
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The Milwaukee Country Zoo is one wild place to tie the knot. Say, “I do,” or just celebrate your reception amongst the animals, or in one of the unique spaces here. Guests are sure to experience something unique, helping them remember your wedding and reception long after it’s over.
Capacity
Peck Welcome Center
Up to 500 standing, 320 seated
Zoofari Conference Center
Up to 300
U.S. Bank Gathering Place
Up to 200
Aquatic and Reptile Center
Up to 125
Florence Mila Borchert Big Cat Country
Up to 100
Stearns Family Apes of Africa and Primates of the World
100 each or 250 combined
Maple Cove or Oak Grove
Holds 500 – 5,000
Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard at Zoo Terrace
Holds 350 – 700
Little Oak
Up to 300
Brown Bear Den
Up to 200
Australian Outback
Up to 200
Amenities
- Ballroom
- Ceremony Space
- Reception Space
- Free On-Site Parking
- Outdoor Space
- Tables & Chairs On-Site
- Waterfront
- Wheelchair Accessible
- WiFi Available
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Reviews
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Great venue. It looks beautiful. The staff was really great to work with and very accommodating. All our guests loved the location. We had a lot of out of state guests that really enjoyed walking around the Zoo before the reception