Say “I Do” at the zoo
You can't outdo the Zoo!
WEDDINGS AT THE NATIONAL ZOO & AQUARIUM
Celebrate your wedding in the heart of the National Zoo & Aquarium, Canberra, surrounded by beautiful gardens and some of the world's most remarkable wildlife.
With rhino, cheetah, giraffe, capybaras and cotton-top tamarins nearby, your celebration offers a unique experience unlike anywhere else in Canberra. Add a guided wedding photo tour and capture unforgettable moments at some of the Zoo's most spectacular locations.
A WEDDING UNLIKE ANYWHERE ELSE
More than a venue
From beautiful garden settings to distinctive indoor spaces surrounded by wildlife, the National Zoo & Aquarium gives you the freedom to create a celebration that feels entirely your own.
Your wedding package includes:
The ceremony, with a choice of locations in the zoo
Wedding photo locations around the zoo
Your reception, including food and drinks, with a choice of reception venues
A tour for your guests while photos are taken
Choose your setting, tailor your catering and add unforgettable experiences including animal encounters, guided wedding photography and an optional overnight stay at Jamala Wildlife Lodge.
CHOOSE YOUR RECEPTION SETTING
Two unique indoor spaces
CAPYBARA EVENT CENTRE
A CELEBRATION WITH A WILD OUTLOOK
Set within the Zoo's South American precinct, the newly opened Capybara Events Centre offers a truly distinctive setting for your wedding celebration.
With direct views into surrounding habitats, capybaras, llamas, cotton-top tamarins and pygmy marmosets can all form part of the backdrop to your day. Day or night receptions available.
RHINO FUNCTION SPACE
CELEBRATE IN THE HEART OF THE ZOO
Nestled within the Zoo and overlooking the lush Viewing Park gardens, the Rhino Function Space puts you at the heart of the wildlife experience.
Celebrate with rhino, cheetah, giraffe and dingo habitats right next door, creating a setting your guests are unlikely to experience anywhere else. Night receptions available.
CAPTURE YOUR MOMENT
Wedding photos with a difference
Add a guided wedding photo tour and capture unforgettable moments throughout the Zoo, surrounded by beautiful gardens and incredible wildlife.
From striking animal backdrops to secluded garden locations, it's an opportunity to create wedding photographs that are unmistakably yours. Select your backdrops from a variety of choices. Meanwhile, your guests can be taken on a guided tour of the zoo.
MAKE IT YOUR OWN
Your wedding, your way
Our team can help you bring together the setting, catering and experiences that suit your celebration.
Indoor and outdoor wedding spaces
Guided wedding photo tours
Jamala Wildlife Lodge accommodation optional for the night before the wedding
Cocktail, sit-down and share-style catering
Day and night receptions available
Animal encounters and private experiences
Ceremony and celebrant included
Personalised event planning
FOOD WORTH CELEBRATING
Catering your way
Complete your celebration with one of our catering options, designed
to complement the style of your wedding.
Choose from relaxed cocktail-style dining, an elegant sit-down meal or generous share plates, with menus created to bring your guests together.
Dietary requirements can be thoughtfully catered for, ensuring every guest is well looked after.
BEGIN THE ADVENTURE...
Make a night of it at Jamala Wildlife lodge
Why wait until the ceremony to begin celebrating?
Start your wedding experience the night before, with a Jamala Wildlife Lodge wedding accommodation package, available for between one and 21 rooms.
Choose from Jamala’s distinctive accommodation experiences, including the new Sabi Suites, and turn your wedding into an unforgettable overnight escape.
