Saint Louis Zoo Reviews
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45 Reviews
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Ally F. Sent on 07/11/2024
Best Wedding Venue Ever!!
Our experience with Saint Louis Zoo was beyond magical. From the moment we walked in, we were met with exceptional service from the staff who went above and beyond to ensure our wedding day was absolutely perfect. The venue itself was stunning, providing a picturesque backdrop for our special day.
One aspect that stood out was how accommodating the staff was throughout the planning process. They were attentive and responsive to all our questions and requests, making the entire experience smooth and stress-free. It truly felt like they were there to support us every step of the way.
On the day of the wedding, the team at Saint Louis Zoo exceeded our expectations. They flawlessly executed every detail, ensuring that everything ran seamlessly. We were able to fully immerse ourselves in the joy of the day knowing that we were in capable hands.
We are extremely grateful to the team at Saint Louis Zoo for creating such a memorable and enchanting wedding day for us. Their dedication, beautiful venue, and impeccable service truly made our celebration one to remember for a lifetime. -
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Liam S. Sent on 07/01/2024Magical, Unique, and Professional Venue
We had our wedding reception in the Living World building on 6/29/24 and the Zoo knocked it out of the park! Our coordinator, Danielle, was absolutely amazing. We had the stingrays available for guests (and us lol) to pet during cocktail hour, which was magical! The whole staff was an absolute pleasure to work with from beginning to end. If you're thinking of having your reception or any other special event here, DO IT! It was the most special evening. -
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Amy O. Sent on 07/17/2024Lakeside Cafe Reception
We had the most incredible experience with the Saint Louis Zoo for our wedding day. The staff were not only amazing and wonderful, but also extremely accommodating and attentive to our needs. From our first meeting to the day of the event, they made the entire process so easy and stress-free.
We were pleasantly surprised by the attention to detail provided by the team, ensuring that every aspect of our special day was taken care of. They sat down with us and helped us plan out every detail of the evening. We created a timeline together. We had a meeting to trial food and discuss those details. We had a meeting with the lighting department to make sure the venue met our expectations.
One thing worth mentioning is their impeccable communication throughout the planning process, always keeping us informed and updated on any changes or developments. They were quick to answer any of my questions.
In conclusion, our wedding day at Saint Louis Zoo was made unforgettable not just by the stunning venue but by the incredible team behind it. We highly recommend them to any couples looking for a unique and special place to celebrate their love. Thank you for being a part of our journey and helping us create lifelong memories. -
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Marissa K. Sent on 06/27/2019I want to get divorced just to get married again at the zoo.
The zoo not only was a unique and gorgeous venue for us, but the staff are completely amazing. They are so attentive to you and your guests all night, the catering is surprisingly DELICIOUS, it's a great value, and your coordinators are amazing when planning. They are basically free wedding planners! We did not want a very typical wedding, we got married on Star Wars day and wanted to include nerdy themes, wanted as many animals as possible (especially snakes and reptiles), and basically when people asked what our wedding colors were I just said "black." I was honestly needlessly self-conscious when planning a lot, because while I've always been my own goofy self, I knew this wedding would be looked at oddly. I didn't think it would come together very well, or be... "nice" and "wedding-y". However, the zoo staff pulled it all together, and we had this seamless, super elegant, goofy wedding with animals galore. I didn't feel like I had an "odd" wedding, just an awesome one. They are miracle workers.
We chose to splurge a bit in some areas, requesting extra lights, animal greeters, and to rent the Herpetarium for the ceremony, but honestly they have options that fit most budgets, and we could have done it for a fraction of the cost if we wanted/needed to. Even with us splurging, I find that we spent a lot less than what other people seem to be spending at more "traditional" venues when you add up the cost of the setting, the catering, the bar, the cake, the decorations, the everything. I was certain I couldn't afford the zoo on my small salary that is supporting the both of us, but I COULD.
Seriously, book with the zoo. They are fantastic.Saint Louis Zoo's reply:
How about we plan an anniversary party instead? Thank you so much for sharing. We were thrilled to be a part of it all and had just as much fun as you did planning outside of the box. It was such a pleasure and fun to work with you both.
Please stop by and say hi whenever you visit. -
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Kerry Sent on 05/02/2019St. Louis Zoo River Camp
I can't say enough great things about the zoo. Everyone I worked with along the way was so kind, professional, and helpful. The catering package was really reasonable for my price range, and it made planning so easy! I loved the venue, I chose the River Camp room since I had about 100 people. The room features a fish tank which was so unique and perfect for my ocean themed wedding! I had the best time, and so many people were commenting on how different and fun my wedding was. You NEED to book with the Zoo!Saint Louis Zoo's reply:
Please be sure to stop by and say hi when you're here for a visit.
Thank you so much for making us a part of your perfect day!
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Marie Sent on 12/10/2018September Lakeside Cafe Wedding
We seriously cannot say enough good things about our zoo wedding! We got married at the beginning of September, and it was 100% the most amazing day. Danielle and her team were wonderful and so easy to work with! They took care of all the coordinating between vendors; it was truly a stress free and magical day. The food is still one of the most talked about parts of our wedding, and their onsite lighting tech created a beautiful ambiance. Again, we truly cannot say enough wonderful things about our zoo wedding. We had both our ceremony and reception at Lakeside Cafe and the pictures are all beautiful. We had 200 guests and everyone was able to fit comfortably in Lakeside with plenty of room for our bar and dance floor. Maybe we’re biased because it was our wedding, but it was truly the most amazing setting for an amazing day. Definitely recommend the animal greeters - such a fun touch!Saint Louis Zoo's reply:
Thank you so much for the fantastic review and for letting us be a part of your special day. Congratulations again and hope to see you at the Zoo for years to come! -
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Robyn Sent on 07/20/2018I can’t say enough great things about working with the Saint Louis Zoo for our wedding! We had an evening ceremony and reception at River Camp, which was an absolutely beautiful venue for our ~115 person event. We worked with Josh R. throughout the planning process, and he was always quick to respond and provide assistance when we had questions. We also had three day-of facilitators, who were amazing in helping get the room set up in a short amount of time and ensuring the night went off without any issues. We had a dedicated golf cart to take us through the zoo before the ceremony to get pictures, and our driver was absolutely wonderful. He took us to all of the best places and helped us get some amazing shots. We did a plated dinner, and chose the prime rib, pork loin, and vegetarian portobello dish for our entrees. The food was delicious - we got so many compliments on how great the food was, as well as how professional the event staff was. And the prices are so reasonable, as far as weddings go! I’m so glad we chose the Saint Louis Zoo for our wedding. It was an extremely memorable day for us, and nearly stress-free, thanks to the hard work of many of their staff. -
Carrie Sent on 10/03/2017We had one of the most amazing nights of our lives at the Zoo on our wedding night.The staff from beginning to end was great to work with.Our guests are still talking about the appetizers.
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User2255492 Sent on 08/04/2015absolutely stunning! The staff is great and the venue is awesome! I highly suggest a reception at Lakeside Cafe. at night the place really transformed. -
User2323550 Sent on 09/19/2015Working with the St. Louis Zoo made planning a beautiful wedding reception a breeze. Initially we worked with Sarah T., an event coordinator, to find the venue in the zoo to best meet our needs. Side note, there are many options to pick from, depending on availability, and they were all beautiful! The zoo does all catering in house, works with specific bakeries for your dessert option (we picked Sugaree), and provides linens, plates, and a champagne toast; which are all included their quote. The tasting at the zoo was a lot of fun, and our small group had a great time figuring out our event menu. For events, the zoo also offers complimentary parking to guests, which is convenient if there is an event in Forest Park on the night of your event. Our day of coordinators were Don and Lisa, and I appreciated that they made sure to introduce themselves to me, early on at the reception. They were never hovering, but always seemed to be easy to find when I had a question or request. The zoo event staff were great- very professional and very friendly. All of the guests after the event were so complimentary of the food, the service, the location, and appearance of the venue. We are re so happy (and lucky) to have had our reception at the zoo! -
User2192649 Sent on 06/23/2015The zoo staff was absolutely amazing. Jason went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect for the event. The zoo even took into account the polar bear opening and provided additional covered parking with transportation for all of our guest. The venue was beautiful and was such a transformation from the daily zoo that we all know and love.
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