Zoo Atlanta Special Events

06/19/2026

Welcome your guests to an event at the Zoo!

From small meeting rooms to our Michael & Thalia Carlos Ballroom, full zoo buyouts and more, the Zoo is your window to the wild and the key to an unforgettable event. Give our event team a call or send us a message to learn more!

06/17/2026

Keep your guests cool during summer events at the Zoo with shaded lounge areas, beverage stations and misters so you can enjoy the splendor of the wild and the warm summer sun while staying nice and comfortable! ☀️

06/15/2026

This unforgettable evening celebrated Zoo Atlanta's newly renovated African lion complex while bringing together supporters, sponsors, and animal lovers for a truly impactful cause.

We're grateful to our partners at Proof of the Pudding and everyone who helped make this award-winning event possible.

Read the feature and relive the magic! 🧡

And The ACE Award Goes To... The Mane Event

Atlanta-based Proof of the Pudding recently took home the ACE Award for Catered Fundraising Event of the Year for "The Mane Event," Zoo Atlanta's annual gala celebrating the newly renovated African lion complex. What unfolded that evening was a masterclass in adaptability, precision, and the kind of thoughtful menu design that elevates food from sustenance to storytelling.

Read the article here: https://bit.ly/4v1NPFh

06/15/2026

Our award-winning caterers, Proof of the Pudding, love creating custom menus for events at the Zoo! 👩‍🍳👌

Here we have crispy rice topped with avocado, cucumber and togarashi and a crab rangoon taco with a wonton shell and sprinkle of fresh chives.

06/12/2026

You never know who you'll see on your way to an event in the Zoo's Savanna Vista! 🦒🦓🐘

06/10/2026

From dance parties to birthday parties and every celebration between, Zoo Atlanta is ready to host your event! Reach out to learn more, we can't wait to bring your vision to life.🎉

06/08/2026

Our new Grand Pavilion was completely transformed for this year's Beastly Feast! Thank you to all who joined us for another unforgettable gala.❤️

06/06/2026

Zoo Atlanta has a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces perfectly suited to hosting one-of-a-kind events. This is the Takamenda Gorilla Deck, a great place for cocktails under the stars, dining al fresco or celebrating a birthday while saying hello to the Zoo's dynamic family of gorillas! 🦍

This space can fit 100 standing, 70 seated.

06/05/2026

Swipe for the mocktail version!🐯

06/03/2026

The spectacular Michael & Thalia Carlos Ballroom at Savanna Hall combines the classic elegance of a grand ballroom with the majesty of the wild, featuring sweeping views and terrace overlooks of the Zoo’s African savanna. 🐘

A naturally inspiring canvas for galas, wedding receptions, bar and bat mitzvahs and much more, the ballroom is a showcase of the Zoo’s extensive revitalization of Savanna Hall.❤️