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Weddings are a wonderful occasion to celebrate, and Lehigh Valley Zoo offers a beautiful, unique setting for you and your guests. Nestled in the heart of the Trexler Nature Preserve, the Lehigh Valley Zoo is home to more than 300 animals representing over 125 species.Lehigh Valley Zoo offers your guests an unforgettable backdrop amongst wildlife and nature to celebrate your special day! By utilizing our picuresque location options, you can transport your guests to the beaches of South Africa, to the outback of Australia, along the great North American plains or to a farm in our own backyard.

When you rent the Zoo, not only are you giving your guests a day to remember, but you are providing wildlife species from around the world an opportunity to thrive. Lehigh Valley Zoo’s core purpose – to save species from extinction and engage people – inspires our work, our conservation education programs, and our leadership in wildlife conservation. The Lehigh Valley Zoological Society, a nonprofit organization, is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the international organization that sets the highest standards for zoos and aquariums. The revenue generated through rentals, catering and event enhancements helps support the daily cost to feed and care for the Zoo’s animal ambassadors, a cost of $2,500 each day. At Lehigh Valley Zoo, you will hear the wildlife success story of America’s National Bird, learn about the most endangered wolves in the world and learn how your local Zoo is helping conserve an animal species already extinct in the wild. Renting the Zoo helps enhance the lives of these animals and helps us do our part to engage and educate Zoo guests year-round.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$3,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$3,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$1,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
Clean Up
Parking
Tables

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

2

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Farm/Ranch
Park
Zoo

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
French Service
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
November
December

Reviews of Lehigh Valley Zoo

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5.0 out of 5 rating
5.0 out of 5 rating
8 reviews
99% recommend it
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    4.9 out of 5 rating
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    5 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
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  • Value
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  • Flexibility
    4.9 out of 5 rating
Kayla
Kayla S. Sent on 11/05/2020
5 out of 5 rating

COVID Can't Stop Love

My now-husband and I had our very first date at the Lehigh Valley Zoo. When it came time to pick a wedding venue, we just knew we had to go full circle and hold our ceremony and reception here! When we originally booked our date for October of 2020, we did not yet know that there would be a global pandemic. Their wedding/event coordinator, Julia, kept in touch with us as she was updated regarding the zoo's policies throughout the pandemic and how we could safely proceed with having our wedding at the Lehigh Valley Zoo. We opted to have a small ceremony in October and have a full reception at a later date. The family and friends that were able to join us for the ceremony are still talking about it! We had the privilege of saying our vows in front of the African Penguin exhibit - one of the penguins was even right behind us throughout the whole event. What made our special day even more memorable was knowing that every dollar we spent went straight back to taking care of all the animals that call the Lehigh Valley Zoo home. Many nonprofits faced great financial loss this year and we were so grateful to be able to give back to an organization we were both passionate about. Thank you to Julia and the staff of Lehigh Valley Zoo for all of your hard work throughout the year - and for making our wedding day one no one will ever forget!
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Ashley Sent on 12/07/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Penguins for the win!

LV zoo attended our wedding with penguins in tow! They were so adorable and the perfect touch to our special day. Guests got to take photos with them and their handlers got to share some fun information about them and how to help their habitats.
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Chelsea Sent on 08/30/2015
5 out of 5 rating
I had a wedding at the Lehigh Valley Zoo in July and had a FANTASTIC experience. Alan Raisman was very helpful and incredibly accommodating the entire time. Whenever we had any question or issue, he answered or resolved it quickly. This was especially helpful as I planned the wedding in just a few months! During the wedding he and his staff were always there to help make the wedding run smoothly (and he helped make it better than I could have done alone).

We decided to actually get married on the little island in the otter arena and not only was it really, really, really neat to look back at all of our loved ones in the amphitheater, but it made for some amazing photos. This was actually my favorite part of the we

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Sunshine Symphony Sunshine Symphony Wedding Bands

We were fortunate enough to work with Alan and the gang at the Lehigh Valley Zoo when we performed at a wedding last August. The venue is great! Ample dance floor room, ample seating and staging area, and a myriad of creative locations for your ceremony. Where else can you have peacocks strolling around your reception? An added bonus was being able to stroll around the reception and check out the animals. A really fun yet lovely location. Alan was a true professional! We hope to work with the Lehigh Valley Zoo again.

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Lehigh Valley Zoo frequently asked questions

Lehigh Valley Zoo includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Parking
  • Tables
The space offered by Lehigh Valley Zoo for wedding events is known for:
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Park
  • Zoo
Lehigh Valley Zoo offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Lehigh Valley Zoo offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
Lehigh Valley Zoo offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
Lehigh Valley Zoo offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Chairs
  • Tables
Lehigh Valley Zoo is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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