Wildlife filled oasis for animal lovers

Located in the heart of Western Sydney and sprawling 26 hectares, the new Sydney Zoo features over 4,000 animals, exotic habitats and scenic backgrounds.

A bride and groom hold hands in front of a giraffe at Sydney Zoo
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Key information

Only available
1 March 2024

Current capacity
Up to 35 people

Packages
Start from $1,299

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A couple in wedding dresses pose next to elephants
A bride poses next to a merekat at Sydney Zoo
A couple feed leaves to a giraffe
A candid photo of a couple walking in front of a ferris wheel
A bride poses in front of a lion at the lion enclosure
A couple pose together at Sydney Z00

About Sydney Zoo

Your ceremony will take place at the zoo’s iconic Lion Deck, which boasts amazing views over the African Savannah.

Celebrate your love with a 20-minute ceremony with up to 35 guests.

We will provide you with a celebrant and a beautifully styled space.

For after your ceremony, select a reception package.

Your wedding ceremony 

Includes:

  • ceremony at Sydney Zoo
  • venue styling
  • celebrant
  • commemorative wedding certificate
  • standard wedding certificate

Cost $1,299

*Cost also includes fee to lodge your Notice of Intended Marriage form.

An example of styling for the ceremony showing greenery and white chairs

*Ceremony styling in this image is indicative only.

Tailor your wedding day

Choose your style of reception, photography, flowers, and accommodation.
We'll take care of the rest to create the most memorable day for you!

Design your wedding

Reception options

Choose one of the reception packages available at Sydney Zoo.

A table setting with crockery, siverware and flowers

Silver package

Includes:

  • 2 course set menu of entrée and main
  • complimentary cutting and serving of wedding cake on platters
  • selection of tea and brewed coffee
  • 5 hour silver beverage package
  • 5 hour sitting
  • Includes Zoo entry for couple and all guests

Cost $169 per person

A table styled with crockey, napery and flowers

Platinum package

Includes:

  • 4 hot or cold canapes on arrival
  • 3 course set menu of entrée, main and dessert
  • complimentary cutting and serving of wedding cake on platters 
  • freshly baked bread with butter on tables
  • selection of tea and barista made coffee
  • 5 hour sitting and 5 hour platinum beverage package
  • Includes Zoo entry for couple and all guests

Cost $225 per person

A guest holding a plate of chicken

Shared family style package

Includes:

  • 2 entrée shared items
  • 2 main shared items
  • 2 sides/salads items
  • dessert canapés served on platters per table
  • selection of tea and brewed coffee
  • 5 hour silver beverage package
  • 5 hour exclusive use of your chosen reception venue
  • a security guard for the duration of your event
  • Includes Zoo entry for couple and all guests

Cost $190 per person

A table setting with crockery, glassware and flowers

Gold package

Includes:

  • 3 cold canapes on arrival
  • 3 course set menu of entrée, main and dessert
  • complimentary cutting and serving of wedding cake on platters
  • selection of tea and brewed coffee
  • 5 hour silver beverage package and 5 hour sitting
  • Includes Zoo entry for couple and all guests

Cost $199 per person

A waiter holding a tray of canapes

Cocktail package

Includes:

  • 4 hour canape package including 7 canapes (3 cold and 4 hot), 2 substantial and 1 dessert
  • complimentary cutting and serving of wedding cake on platters
  • selection of tea and brewed coffee
  • 4 hour gold beverage package
  • 4 hour sitting
  • Includes Zoo entry for couple and all guests

Cost $180 per person

Flowers

Choose either traditional green and white or contemporary red, pink and green flowers. A matching buttonhole is also available.

Traditional white bridal bouquet

Traditional greens and white bouquet

Cost $300

Red and pink bridal bouquet

Contemporary reds, pinks and greens bouquet 

Cost $300

White rose for groom's buttonhole

Buttonhole

Cost $25

Images are indicative only. Flowers are subject to seasonal availability.

Photography

Standard package
  • 1 x professional photographer for an hour
  • on location photography session capturing your ceremony and either before or after your ceremony (timing to be advised closer to the date)
  • 50 digital high-res images professionally edited​​​​​​

Cost $450

A couple getting married at Sydney Zoo in a space styled with flowers

Add on an experience

Exclusive zoo encounter

Includes:

  • an exclusive animal encounter for up to 6 people
  • photography not included. A photographer can be added to package at an additional cost.

Cost $700.

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Be quick, this offer is for a limited time only.

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