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The Santa Barbara Zoo, located in Santa Barbara, California, could be the venue of your dreams if you have a love for animals.
With six event spaces at the zoo, this vast and stunning venue can accommodate up to 2,500 guests. Guests can relish in the natural landscapes and nearly 30 acres of tropical gardens, featuring a beautiful ocean and mountain view. Couples can also enhance their wedding by mingling with the animals!
The Lowdown
Type
GardenMuseumZoo
Views
MountainsOcean
Style
Coastal
Best type of Celebrations

Venue Setting

The Santa Barbara Zoo, located in Santa Barbara, California, could be the venue of your dreams if you have a love for animals. This zoo has been dubbed the Audrey Hepburn of zoos because of its charming, petite and gorgeous setting!

Facilities and Capacity

With six event spaces at the zoo, this vast and stunning venue can accommodate up to 2,500 guests. Guests can relish in the natural landscapes and nearly 30 acres of tropical gardens, featuring a beautiful ocean and mountain view. Couples can also enhance their wedding by mingling with the animals! From feeding giraffes to having a cocktail train ride around the zoo’s grounds could make for the most memorable wedding.

Capacity

Seated
2500
Buffet
N/A
Standing
2500
Fees
(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)
Price range

Does this include catering fees?

No

Insurance

Additional Insurance Is Required To Host An Event At This Venue

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Event Logistics and Amenities
(Essential event logistics and amenities to ensure a seamless and memorable experience for you gathering)
Celebrations hosted here since
1963
Curfew
10 PM
Venue spaces
Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available
Catering
Client Must Use The Catering Provided By The Venue
Alcohol
Provided By Venue For Fee – You Must Use The Venue For All Alcohol Services
Corkage/Bottle Fee – You Can Bring Your Own Alcohol For A Fee
Music
Indoors & Outdoors
Smoking
Designated Smoking Areas Only
Eco/Green Events
Yes
Kid Friendly Events
Yes
Handicap Accessible
Yes
Amenities
  • A/V Equipment
  • Bridal Suite/Changing Rooms Onsite
  • Street Parking
  • Wifi
  • Onsite Restrooms
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