As part of your evening at Brookfield Zoo, treat your guests to “Cocktails with the Animals.” View fascinating animals from around the world and enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres amid the beautiful décor of one of our world-class exhibits. Some animal exhibits can accommodate dining.
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Great Bear Wilderness
Explore the wilderness and celebrate among playful grizzly and polar bears. Enjoy fresh air in a scenic, lush landscape or trek below the surface to enjoy dual underwater viewing windows with bears swimming through your backdrop.
Capacity: 200 (reception)
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Tropic World
Explore the lush rain-forest canopies of Africa while monkeys, apes, birds, and other amazing animals look on.
Capacity: 400 (reception)
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The Swamp
Drift along a Cajun country bayou and get close to crocodiles, wood storks, snapping turtles, river otters, and a host of other wetland creatures.
Capacity: 400 (reception)
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Seven Seas
Enjoy the graceful antics of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins as they provide a constantly changing backdrop to your festive event.
Capacity: 250 (reception)
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The Living Coast
Break away to the coastal waters of South America and see moon jellies, sharks, green sea turtles, and a myriad of sea creatures.
Capacity: 200 (reception)
- Habitat Africa!
Visit the plains of Africa and mingle with giraffes and other magnificent animals as they move gracefully across the savannah. Both indoor and outdoor event venues are available.
Capacity: 250 (reception)