SIR
THOMAS
ELDER
ROTUNDA
The Sir Thomas Elder Rotunda is one of Adelaide’s most unique venues. With a 360 degree view of the picturesque gardens and sounds of animals at night.It is the perfect venue for celebrations, wedding receptions, corporate dinners, cocktails parties and social events.
CAPACITY
250 standing
150 seated
130 seated with space for dancing
VENUE HIRE $1050
Includes catering staff, base furniture, linen, crockery, cutlery, glassware, speakers and wireless microphone.
Food and beverages additional cost.
CENTRAL
LAWNS
The Central Lawns are situated in the heart of the Adelaide Zoo and are the most flexible space for your unique function. Surrounded by the spectacular greenery and the wonderful sounds of the resident wildlife, the Central Lawns are a special place to host your wedding cermony, entertain big groups, cocktail parties, banquet dinners, family days and to enjoy nature.*
CAPACITY
250-1000 standing
150-500 seated
VENUE HIRE FROM $2,300
Includes catering staff, furniture (if available), linen, crockery, cutlery, glassware.
Food and beverages additional cost
Available for hire outside of Zoo hours
IMMERSION
LONGHOUSE
Surrounded by the stunningly charming Asian rainforest, host your function next to the Sumatran tiger and orangutan exhibits. This undercover and outdoor venue is constructed out of natural materials that blend with the garden environment. Begin your event with pre-dinner drinks or immerse yourself in the jungle for a cocktail reception or long table dinner.*
CAPACITY
80 standing (undercover)
120 standing (entire venue)
50 seated (conditions apply)
VENUE HIRE $1,000
TIGER FEED +$500
Includes catering staff, base furniture, linen, crockery, cutlery, glassware
Food and beverages additional cost
Available for hire outside of Zoo hours
BAMBOO
FOREST
The Bamboo Forest is the perfect place where you can join Wang Wang and Fu Ni for breakfast or dinner and take in your surroundings for a stylish evening cocktail event. An incredibly unique opportunity to wine and dine with the only giant pandas in the Southern Hemisphere.*
CAPACITY
250-1000 standing
80 seated
VENUE HIRE FROM $2,300
Includes catering staff, panda keeper talk, base furniture, linen, crockery, cutlery, glassware
Food and Beverages additional cost
Available for hire outside of Zoo hours
FIG TREE
FUNCTION CENTRE
Enjoy any occasion in this highly versatile indoor venue. Fig Tree Function Centre is the perfect venue for corporate dinners, cocktail parties, conferences and special events. Central within the grounds of the Adelaide Zoo, your guests can explore the zoo during your event and conference breaks. All of your audio and visual requirements can be catered for, just ask our Event Manager!
CAPACITY
150 standing
100 seated
80 seated with space for dancing
120 theatre
56 cabaret
26 boardroom
26 u-shape
VENUE HIRE
$500 (Monday - Friday)
$750 (Friday night - Sunday)
Includes catering staff, base furniture, linen, crockery, cutlery, glassware, projector and screen, lectern and microphone (on a cord), speakers.
Food and Beverages additional cost
NATURES
PLAYGROUND
Located adjacent to Wisteria Restaurant, this beautiful and functional venue has something for everyone. With room to entertain both children and adults, this space is a favourite for fun corporate events and parties.*
CAPACITY
400 standing
100 seated (undercover)
VENUE HIRE FROM $2,300
Includes catering staff, base furniture, linen, crockery, cutlery, glassware.
Food and Beverages additional cost
Available for hire outside of zoo hours
PLANE TREE CENTRE
The Plane Tree Centre is a spacious area perfect for your next conference, presentation cocktail party.
The flat floor theatre space also comes with all essential AV equipment. The hire fee includes a drop down screen, data projector, lectern & microphone.
CAPACITY
100 Cocktail style
70 Theatre style
VENUE HIRE
$500 (Monday - Friday)
$750 (Friday night - Sunday)
Includes catering staff, base furniture, linen, crockery, cutlery, glassware.
Food and Beverages additional cost
GIRAFFE COURTYARD
Enjoy cocktails and canapés in our Giraffe Courtyard and our keepers will introduce you to our meerkat mob and giraffe.
There truly is no better photo opportunity or conversation starter than getting close to these majestic animals.
CAPACITY
75 standing
40 seated
VENUE HIRE FROM $750
Includes catering staff, base furniture, linen, crockery, cutlery, glassware.
Food and Beverages additional cost
Available for hire outside of zoo hours