Looking for corporate event venues in Denver that your staff will ape-solutely love? Regardless of why your flock is gathering—corporate meeting, team or client appreciation event, celebrating a company milestone or just to shake your tail feathers—we’re proud to be the wildest, most vibrant event venue in Denver. Our dedicated event coordinators will work closely with you to create an event that exceeds your expectations while also aligning with state and local regulations regarding group gatherings.
Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance offers 15% discounts for non-profit and government agencies, as well as 15% off for members.
Public Hours Events
Events during public operating hours can take place between 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. from November to February. Events from March to October can take place between 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Rental packages include a specific allotment of admission tickets with additional tickets billed post-event based on attendance.
Please Note: Full buyouts are not available at Denver Zoo during public operating hours. If you are interested in a bull Zoo Buyout, please see the after-hours events details below.
After Hours Events
Events occurring after we close to the public are available from January through the first Thursday in November from 5:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Rental packages include a specific allotment of admission tickets with additional tickets billed post-event based on attendance.
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Event Details & Policies
Corporate Event Venues at Denver Zoo
Denver Zoo’s corporate meeting and event venues include both indoor and outdoor locations and are perfect for groups of all sizes. Please see below for photos and additional information about our venues.
Bighorn, Crane, Trout
Located within Norgren Hall, two air walls turn one large room into three smaller spaces available for booking. With floor-to-ceiling windows and a spectacular view of Predator Ridge and the gerenuk habitat, these smaller event venues are ideal for a unique corporate meeting or any small indoor gathering.
- Seated Capacity: 40
- Standing Capacity: 65
- Venue includes 25 admission tickets during public hours, or 25 admission tickets if the event is after hours.
Norgren Hall
Norgren Hall is our largest indoor facility with floor-to-ceiling windows and a spectacular view of Predator Ridge and the gerenuk habitat. Two air walls within the banquet hall can be used to create smaller spaces perfect for breakout rooms. This spacious event venue is ideal for a unique corporate meeting or any indoor gathering.
- Seated Capacity: 175
- Standing Capacity: 250
- Venue includes 100 admission tickets during public hours, or 100 admission tickets if the event is after hours.
Grasslands Studio, Treetops Studio
Our studios (located inside the Gates Education Center) are ideal for small meetings or can be used as breakout rooms. Grasslands and Treetops Studios are available individually utilizing a removable air wall or can be combined for hosting a larger occasion. Private entrances are available in each room.
- Seated Capacity: 40 (each room)
- Standing Capacity: 65 (each room)
- Venue includes 25 admission tickets during public hours, or 25 admission tickets if the event is after hours.
Gates Education Center Buyout
Gates Education Center is perfect for large groups wanting an indoor venue with options to use the separate studios as breakout session rooms. Located at the front of the Zoo near the Main Entrance, it’s easily accessible for guests. Venue includes rental of Norgren Hall, Grasslands and Treetops Studios, all of which are located on the 1st floor.
- Seated Capacity: 255
- Standing Capacity: 300
- Venue includes 150 admission tickets during public hours, or 150 admission tickets if the event is after hours.
Kibongi Conference Room
Add a unique twist to your next business meeting by hosting it in Kibongi Conference Room, our private conference room located above the Denver Zoo Gift Shop. Audio-visual equipment is included with this space to ensure your meeting is a success. Venue includes use of the Kibongi flex space, located just outside the conference room.
- Seated Capacity: 20
- Standing Capacity: 20
- Venue includes 20 admission tickets during public hours.
Pahali ya Simba
Pahali ya Simba (place of the lions) is an indoor event venue that allows you to be mere inches away from the fascinating predator species of Africa’s Samburu region—including African lions and spotted hyenas. This venue is ideal for smaller groups looking to have a unique Denver Zoo experience of dining alongside some of our most popular residents!
- Seated Capacity: 40
- Standing Capacity: 65
- Venue includes 30 admission
tickets after hours.
Zoo Gardens Pavilion + Plaza
Our largest event venue, Zoo Gardens Pavilion and Plaza can accommodate guests at any time of year underneath the expansive, heated pavilion and adjoining outdoor patio plaza. This indoor/outdoor venue is perfect for large groups, offering options for cocktails, dining, entertainment, presentations or even a visit from our Animal Ambassadors!
- Seated Capacity: 250 under pavilion, or 375 in pavilion & plaza
- Standing Capacity: 300 under pavilion, or 500 in pavilion & plaza
- Venue includes 200 admission tickets during public hours, or 200 admission tickets if the event is after hours.
Wildlife Plaza
This open-air event venue gives your guests access to the vibrant area opposite Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Animal Hospital. Enjoy a private, shaded plaza where your guests can mingle while enjoying views of wild dogs, cape buffalo, and our black rhino, Rudy, as they play. This outdoor venue is available seasonally, April through October.
- Seated Capacity: 100
- Standing Capacity: 200
- Venue includes 30 admission tickets during public hours, or 30 admission tickets if the event is after hours.
Zoo Gardens Pavilion + Plaza and Wildlife Plaza
For an even bigger bash, the Zoo Gardens Pavilion and Plaza is available with the addition of the Wildlife Plaza, accommodating up to 700 guests at any time of year. Enjoy the expansive, heated pavilion, adjoining outdoor patio plaza and the open-air shaded plaza with all the views, wildlife and an abundance of space for guests to enjoy.
- Seated Capacity: 500
- Standing Capacity: 700
- Venue includes 230 admission tickets during public hours, or 200 admission tickets if the event is after hours.
Stingray Cove™
Inspired by the unique landscape and vibrant culture of Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula, this open-air venue is available for unique events after hours. Guests can sit on either side of the Stingray pool and watch our rays and sharks glide freely around the 15,000-gallon tank. Don’t forget to catch the amazing views overlooking our zebras and Dusty, our resident ostrich.
- Seated Capacity: 40
- Standing Capacity: 80
- Venue includes 30 admission tickets
after hours.
Toyota Elephant Passage
Whisk your event away to tropical Asia, or at least to the heart of Toyota Elephant Passage! One of the largest elephant habitats in North America, Toyota Elephant Passage is a beautifully unique setting for larger events that provides unforgettable viewing of our elephant herd and greater one-horned rhino. Eat, drink and enjoy the scenery while also spotting otters and fishing cats.
- Seated Capacity: 100
- Standing Capacity: 225
- Venue includes 50 admission tickets
after hours.
Flamingo Habitat
When it comes to your next event, start thinking pink! Our Flamingo Habitat is the perfect setting for mingling your flock with ours, with plenty of American and Chilean flamingos to observe. Nestled by Harmony Hill, you can also peek at our rescued leucistic raccoons and catch a glimpse of Tundra, our grizzly.
- Seated Capacity: 70
- Standing Capacity: 100
- Venue includes 50 admission tickets after hours.
Primate Panorama Deck
Host your next event on a private deck in Primate Panorama! Western lowland gorillas and Sumatran orangutans roam freely in their separate spacious exhibits nearby while you enjoy your event from your umbrella-shaded table. Ideal for corporate luncheons, happy hours or relaxed outdoor gatherings. Available seasonally, April through October.
Full Zoo Buyout
(After Hours Only)
With an after-hours Zoo buyout, you can make Denver Zoo exclusively yours for your group’s private event! Whether you’re hosting your company’s black-tie gala or a casual staff appreciation party, you and your guests will have exclusive after-hours access to one of Denver’s most beloved event venues for an incredibly unique experience you won’t soon forget! Compared to regular after-hours events, full Zoo buyouts allow your guests much more access to our 80-acre campus, including indoor and outdoor animal viewing as well as opportunities for additional event experiences and enhancements, such as large animal demonstrations and Animal Care Specialist talks with elephants, lions and hyenas. After hours buyouts take place after we close to the public from January through the first Thursday in November, between 5:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Capacity: Up to 6,000
Venue includes 700 admission tickets after hours.
