Included in your
wedding package

  • Admission for your guests on wedding day
  • Complimentary general parking
  • First hour hosted beer, wine, and soft drinks
  • Butler-passed hors d ’oeuvres
  • Your choice of plated entrées or buffet service
  • Iced tea served with lunch
  • A glass of wine per guest served with dinner
  • Wild and Tame Jungle Juice toast
  • Cake cutting fee waived
  • Coffee service
  • Complimentary house floral centerpieces
  • Complimentary white linens
  • Custom hardwood dance floor
  • Complimentary one-year membership to the Zoological Society of San Diego for the bride and groom.

Contact information

We look forward to the opportunity to be a part of your special day. Please contact the Special Events Sales Manager at 619-744-3350 for more information.

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General wedding information

Imagine taking your vows overlooking a vast savanna while herds of rhinos, giraffes, and gazelles roam in the distance. Or perhaps you have envisioned a lush tropical setting on the edge of a lagoon filled with rare birds and incredible plant life. Our unique and exotic venues create the perfect backdrop for your celebration. Whatever your dream, we can help to make it a reality at the Wild Animal Park.

Let our professional staff assist you in creating an experience you and your guests will never forget. We offer a full array of custom florals, animal print linens, exotic entertainment, and even the occasional furry visitor, not to mention our elegant and sophisticated menu selections. We will help make your day as unique as you are.

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Wild Animal Park Ceremony Sites

The Wild Animal Park offers both wedding ceremonies and receptions. The San Diego Zoo is only offering wedding receptions at this time.

Mombasa Island Lagoon Overlook

This intimate spot has a gorgeous view of the Mombasa Lagoon, which is filled with rare birds and exotic plant life. The rippling waters reflect the setting sun to create the perfect backdrop for an outdoor ceremony.

Samburu Terrace

One of the most enchanting views of the San Pasqual Valley can be found at this secluded vista. Under the cover of African palapas, guests will revel in the majesty of exotic animals as they roam the distant hillsides and valleys.

Heart of Africa

Heart of Africa

Take your guests on an African safari…or at least make them feel like you have. Guests will stroll through African landscapes, trickling streams, and waterfalls to arrive at a breathtaking view of some of the Park’s most fascinating free-roaming species. Exchange your vows while herds of giraffes, rhinos, gazelles, and oryx roam nearby.