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Are you looking for an out of the ordinary spot to tie the knot? The Rosamond Gifford Zoo is home to over 700 animals, and we’re also one of Central New York’s most unique spots to host a wedding. Celebrate your big day in a relaxed setting that reflects your fun-loving style and personality. Best of all, your special day helps support the animals of the zoo.

Host a wedding like no other -- say “I Do” at the zoo!

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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?

$1,000

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

$1,000

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?

$350

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

$350

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Server(s)

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
Open Bar

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Zoo

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
Open Bar
Signature Drink

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October
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Reviews of Rosamond Gifford Zoo

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23 reviews
99% recommend it
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Bryanne
Bryanne Sent on 06/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A perfect night

Having our wedding at the Zoo was amazing. The night was everything we could have imagined and more. Stephanie and her team were fantastic and right there if we needed anything. Thank you so much to everyone at the Zoo who made our special day an amazing one.
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Kaitlyn Sent on 06/22/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful!

Everyone at the zoo was wonderful when it came to planning our wedding reception. The catering team at the zoo does so much to make your wedding day extra special!
Lilian
Lilian M. Sent on 11/10/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best day ever!

I cannot say enough good things about having our wedding ceremony and reception at the zoo! Stephanie is so wonderful to work with! She is kind, responsive, and detail-oriented! She made sure everything went according to plan. So many people asked me - you're really having your wedding at a zoo? They were surprised to hear that the zoo has a beautiful banquet hall and excellent onsite catering service. It was so much fun having cocktail hour with the animals in the indoor zoo. The outdoor zoo fountain provided a stunning backdrop for our family photos. I also really appreciated how flexible they were about changing the date/plans during COVID. Thank you to the entire zoo team for giving us the best day ever!

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Ambiance Designers - Chair Covers Ambiance Designers - Chair Covers Wedding Rentals

Ambiance Designers highly recommends this venue. They always have ample staff for each event and their attention to detail is always impressive! We love setting up lit chair covers at this venue because they have a beautifully romodes ballroom and it all comes together for weddings!

All Occasion Photography All Occasion Photography Wedding Photographers

Excellent Wedding Vendor, Staff is very friendly, and the banquet hall is very big and romantic. Excellent food and drink options, very accommodating.

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