The ARC has unique and distinctive areas available to host a variety of special events:

	World Studio

Entire ARC: The Entire ARC featuring our Wild Like Me Exhibit is available for your next private function. The space includes: The Ford Conservation Room and Eco Hall, The World Studio, and TECHLab. Includes 200 Zoo admission tickets.
Day or Evening Rental: $1,750.00

The Coca Cola World Studio: Features the latest technical equipment, including a rear-projection system and surround sound, perfect for award ceremonies and corporate meetings. Includes 100 Zoo admission tickets. The theatre is wheelchair accessible and seats 257 people.
Day or Evening Rental:$750.00

	Ford Conference Room

Ford Conservation Room and Eco Hall:This 2,000 sq - foot venue is ideal for social receptions, business meetings or seated dinners. The Conservation room offers a variety of equipment for meetings - including a high resolution power point presenter, video player, built in sound, overhead drop down screen, slide projector and panoramic views overlooking the zoo. This space flows into the Eco Hall which is located behind our new Wild Like Me Exhibit. The Eco Hall makes a great pre-function and buffet area for your next event. Includes 100 Zoo admission tickets.

Banquet Seating: 130 persons
Reception Style: 150 persons
Weekend and Evening Rental: $1,000, Weekday Rental: $750.00
(includes two hours of security at C-5 private entrance)
Technical Support: $55 per hour, one hour minimum

TECHLab: TECHLab is a perfect meeting location for teambuilding outings, small meetings
and intimate receptions up to 40 guests. Includes 40 Zoo Admission tickets

Class Room Seating: 50 persons
Day or Evening Rental: $500.00 (includes two hours of security at C-5 private entrance)
Technical Support: $55 per hour, one hour minimum

This spacious pavilion features 16,400 square feet of open pavilion space (no center poles) and an outdoor Grand Patio area with gazebo and umbrella seating. The Ford Pavilion includes 300 Zoo admission tickets (Daytime events).

Banquet Seating: 1,000 persons
Reception Style: 2,000 persons

Weekday Rental: $2,800
Weekend Rental: $3,500
Evening Rental: $2,000

Adjacent Grand Patio available for evening events only.

Rent the entire Zoo!
Our entire Zoo renal is a great way to entertain larger groups (5,000 people max). The package includes access to the Mzima Springs Pavilion, Ford Pavilion and Grand Patio, Chinese Plaza, Publix Party Pavilion and Gorilla Deck. Beverage service and food kiosks can be setup throughout the Zoo. Your guests will have access to the Zoo Express Train, Rock Climber and Carousel (weather permitting). Let your imagination run WILD when you use the entire Zoo for your next big company picnic, conference, reception or convention.

Entire Zoo rentals are only available in the evenings, beginning at 5:30pm during the week and 6:30pm on weekend. Animal exhibits and rides will be open until dusk (time varies based on sunset). Once the animal exhibits and rides close the party can move into the Ford Pavilion and continue until 11:00pm. Please note: all animal encounters, feedings, exhibits, rides and demonstrations are subject to cancellation based on animal health and weather conditions. 

Rental Rate: $10,000 (rental rate does not include catering, equipment rentals or additional entertainment options)

A $5,000 catering minimum will apply to all Entire Zoo Rentals.

*can be scheduled anytime day or evening
**includes gorillas and orangutan feedings, and The Living Treehouse

Note: The ABOVE options are all included for an Entire Zoo Rental (excluding Animal Encounter).

Additional Entertainment Options