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WITH YOUR MINNESOTA ZOO EVENT, YOU WILL RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING AMENITIES:

  • Minnesota Zoo staff coordinator
  • Zoo security personnel
  • Basic set up, tear down and clean up of your event
  • Tables and chairs
  • Coat racks and hangers

GENERAL INFORMATION & HELPFUL HINTS

  • All food and beverage service is provided by the Minnesota Zoo's exclusive caterer, Lancer Catering.
  • Lancer Catering has a well known reputation for outstanding cuisine and superb service.
  • Food or beverage may not be brought on-site or taken off-site.
  • Food and beverage may be consumed on the animal exhibit walkways; however, we ask that for the safety of the animals, no glass containers, straws, or stir sticks be carried on the trails.
  • Additional fees may apply for set up and tear down of rental equipment.
  • Certain events may require the hiring of a police officer at client's expense.

PLEASE INFORM YOUR GUESTS OF THE FOLLOWING HINTS TO MAKE YOUR EVENT RUN SMOOTHLY:

  • No feeding of Minnesota Zoo animals
  • Discard trash in proper containers
  • The Minnesota Zoo is an indoor smoke-free facility
  • Beverages containing alcohol are not served after 11:30 pm. All legal restrictions apply.

RESERVATION PROCEDURES:

Rental requests should be made at least one month in advance of your event. A non-refundable deposit of one-half your rental fee is required within ten calendar days of the confirmation of your event. We reserve the right to open your date if deposit is not received within this time. The balance is due ten days before your event date. Please make your check or money order payable to the Minnesota Zoo.

To schedule an evening event, call (952) 431-9200 or (800) 366-7811 and ask for a Sales Representative, or send us an e-mail.