Rentals

Looking for a place to hold a get-together, birthday party, picnic, or more?  We have the perfect place for you here at your Erie Zoo! All areas below are available for rentals during Erie Zoo operation hours starting in May. For after hour rental information, please contact the Event's Department at (814) 864-4091 

Please note all rentals options might not be available on your desired dates.  Details are below on how to book online.  Reservations must be made at least 5 days before the rental date.  If you have any questions, please call the Erie Zoo office at (814) 864-4091 x 1127 and ask for the Education Department.


Primate Patio:

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Rate: $200 members/$250 non-members

Capacity: 50 people

Includes: Five (5) square picnic tables with seating for 40 people (one handicap accessible). 

Location: Center of the zoo; Tangent to Hilbert Family Primate Habitat.

Details: Admission to the zoo is additional.  Group is responsible for loading/transport of supplies & clean-up after their rental. Decorations can not be stapled or attached in ways that will damage the pavilion or tables. On the day of your rental, please check-in at the front gate & give them your name. Zoo admission is additional. You may bring outside food, drinks (non-alcoholic), additional seating and pop-up tents.

Times: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm & 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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Rotary Pavilion:

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Rate: $150 members/$200 non-members

Capacity: 35 people

Includes: 6- 6' picnic tables with one handicap accessible.

Location: Behind the carousel; next to kangaroo/wallaby yard

Details: Admission to the zoo is additional.  Group is responsible for loading/transport of supplies & clean-up after their rental. Decorations can not be stapled or attached in ways that will damage the pavilion or tables.

Times: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm & 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

You may bring outside food (non-alcoholic), drinks and pop-up tents.

On the day of your rental, please check-in at the front gate & give them your name. Zoo admission is additional. 

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Greenhouse Patio

Rate: $100 members/$150 non-members

Capacity: 25 people

Includes: Three (3) 6 foot wood picnic tables with seating for 18-21 people (one handicap accessible). 

Location: Greenhouse boardwalk.

Details: Admission to the zoo is additional.  Group is responsible for loading/transport of supplies & clean-up after their rental. Decorations can not be stapled or attached in ways that will damage the pavilion or tables. On the day of your rental, please check-in at the front gate & give them your name. Zoo admission is additional. You may bring outside food, drinks (non-alcoholic), additional seating and pop-up tents.

Times: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm & 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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