Corporate Events & Holiday Parties at the Zoo
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Holiday Parties • Award Ceremonies • Company Banquets
Give your employees an event they'll be talking about for years! Whether you're hosting a holiday party, award ceremony, or any other corporate event, ZooTampa has the experienced staff and unique venues to fit your needs.
Company Holiday Parties

Unforgettable Holiday Parties
End-of-year events at the Zoo are the perfect way to show appreciation to your employees, and their family members will have a wild time, too! ZooTampa is decorated throughout the holiday season, making it an ideal, picturesque location for your event while making it easier on your team.
When you host your company holiday party at the Zoo you'll have a number of indoor and outdoor venues to choose from — or you can rent out the entire Zoo — and our experienced events staff will be there providing first-class service every step of the way. We can handle all of your needs including festive decorations, logistics, catering, live music, animal mingles & more.
Festive Events that Make a Difference
During the season of giving it makes sense to choose a non-profit venue like ZooTampa to host your holiday celebration. Our Zoo is a leader in wildlife conservation, working to save endangered species around the world, from the Florida panther and manatee to the southern white rhino and Bornean orangutan. Your employees will appreciate that 100% of event proceeds are benefitting such an important cause. Plus, they'll get to enjoy up-close experiences with some of the animals we're working together to protect!
The Christmas party for Leadership Tampa Alumni was fabulous. The facilities, the food and your team made for a very special evening. Even the tornado watch did not ruffle the staff!


Company Banquets & More

Venues for Any Corporate Event
Need a small outdoor space for your employees? Our Beer & Wine Garden will surely be a hit. Need a huge open-air space for hundreds of guests and a stage for a band? Our Event Yard can handle that. Want to hold your event in a unique indoor setting? Savanna Oasis gives you lots of room, while Riley's Reserve has stunning views of our African savanna. No matter the size or reason for your company's private event, ZooTampa will give you and your staff memories to last a lifetime.
Animal Mingles and Meet-&-Greets
Wild Experiences You Won't Find Anywhere Else

Animal Mingles and Meet-&-Greets
ZooTampa's unique animal mingles and meet-&-greets set us apart from standard venues. You and your wide-eyed guests can get up-close with exotic animals such as hedgehogs, porcupine, owl, macaws, hawks, tarantulas and more!
Animal mingles can be an added enhancement for your next corporate event here at the Zoo!


Indoor & Outdoor Venues
Savanna Oasis

Savanna Oasis
Impress your guests by hosting your next event in a wild setting at ZooTampa's Savanna Oasis. This 17,000 sq. ft., climate-controlled facility blends the beauty and wonder of nature and culinary sensations - giving you the ability to turn an ordinary event into an extraordinary experience. Located within the Savanna Reserve, your event will be among a variety of African species including meerkats, zebras, giraffes, elephants and more!
Modified Safe Capacity: 150
Tom and Sandy Callahan Conservation Center

Tom and Sandy Callahan Conservation Center
View one of the endangered big cats in our care, the clouded leopard, when entering this newly constructed venue. This air-conditioned indoor space opens to a unique outdoor patio.
Modified Safe Capacity: 100
Event Pavilion
Saunders Pavilion
Coming December 2020 — Create a memorable experience for your guests in our newly renovated event pavilion. Our team can help create the event you envision, from a casual picnic to a sophisticated gala. With a private entrance accessible from ZooTampa’s parking lot, Saunders Pavilion provides a sense of arrival for your guests.
Modified Safe Capacity: 250
Zoo Buyouts

Rent Out the Entire Zoo!
Enjoy exclusive use of ZooTampa at Lowry Park and everything it has to offer — beautiful landscapes, up-close animal experiences, rides and more.
For 500+ Guests