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Day Venue Rentals

Day Venue Rentals

Ready to reserve? Contact our Sales and Events Office at ZooEvents@miamidade.gov and we'll check the availability of the date and location you'd like for your event. That simple!

Admission and Facility Rental

Group Admission Rates

Group admission prices depend on the total amount of people in the group (including adults and children age 3-12). Prices are subject to 7% sales tax. Tax-exempt groups must provide the Sales and Events Department with a copy of their tax exempt certificate. Zoo Miami annual membership passes do not apply toward group admission.

Group Size

Discount

Adults
(age 13+)

Children
(age 3-12)

1-9

N/A

$22.95

$18.95

10-19

10%

$20.65

$17.05

20-49

15%

$19.51

$16.11

50-99

20%

$18.36

$15.16

100-499

25%

$17.21

$14.21

500-749

30%

$16.06

$13.26

750-999

40%

$13.77

$11.37

1000+

50%

$11.47

$9.47

Facility Rentals

Facility rental pricing is in addition to group admission. The following facility rentals are available during operating hours.

Outdoor Locations

Florida Field
Located closest to the entrance, guests can start their adventure in our Florida: Mission Everglades exhibit. This private area is also close to our flamingo habitat and the Conservation Action Center.

  • Price: $450

  • Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

  • Capacity: 3,000 (400 seated); minimum of 200 paid guests required

  • Includes: four 30 x 40 tents, onsite restrooms, electricity, and water

Special Events Meadow
In the center of it all, guests can start their adventure in Africa, Amazon and Beyond, or Asia. This private area is also close to our popular Playworld Playground that includes dry and wet elements for the kids.

  • Price: $350

  • Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

  • Capacity: 3,000 (400 seated); minimum of 200 paid guests required

  • Includes: five 30 x 40 tents, electricity, and water

Asia Field
Located near the Wings of Asia Aviary and close to our Critter Connection, guests can take a seat under our tents and relax.

  • Price: $250

  • Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

  • Capacity: 1,800 (400 seated); minimum of 100 paid guests required

  • Includes: four 30 x 30 tents

Jungle or Ocean Open Shelter
Located near the Playground Playworld! This outdoor location is ideal for a birthday party! 

  • Price: $105

  • Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

  • Capacity: 25; minimum of 20 paid guests required

  • Includes: picnic benches and private shelter

Indoor Locations

Florida Room
Our Florida Room has a beautiful view of our new Flamingo habitat and welcoming main entrance plaza.

  • Price: $800*

  • Time: five hour rental from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

  • Capacity: 120 seated

  • Includes: tables and chairs, onsite restrooms, projector, screen, sound system, and WiFi

* Admission is not required to book this location.

Oasis Pavilion
With a captivating view of our beautiful lake near Amazon and Beyond, and its proximity to our Playground Playworld, our Lakeside Pavilion is an ideal place for a family event!

  • Price: $150

  • Capacity: 70 seated; minimum of 20 paid guests 

  • Time: three hour rental from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

  • Includes: tables and chairs

 

Additional Experiences

 

Surprise your guests by including additional fun experiences to your event! We'll have your guests talking about the memories they made at the Zoo for years to come.

 

Tram Tour

Transportation

Item

Regular Price

Group Price

Tram Tour
Up to 70 people

$7 per person
45-minute public tour    

$325 per tram

 

Giraffe Feeding

ENCOUNTERS AND FUN ACTIVITIES

Item

Regular Price

Group Price

Times Available

Animal Feeding Ticket

$5 per treat

$2.50 per treat

Availability and times vary

Face Painting or Henna Tattoos

n/a

Starting at $200 per artist, per hour. 

Each Artist can typically accommodate approximately 25 guests per hour

Availability and times vary

Tram Tour 

45 minute narrated tour

$7 per person

$325 per tram 

Can accommodate up to 50 guests

Availability and times vary

Animal Meet and Greet

n/a

$300

Availability and times vary

Teambuilding

Safari Quest 

Get ready to set off on a challenging, fast-paced and fun adventure at Zoo Miami! Safari Quest is designed to drive collaboration, help people understand when to lead, when to follow, and how to cooperate in a fun and friendly atmosphere.

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Includes

Minimum Requirements

Group Price


Zoo admission, safari cycle, event coordinator, Safari Quest expedition, and prize for winning team

 

  • 20 paid participants

  • (maximum of 50)

  • $37.95 per person + sales tax

*Safari Quest is only offered on weekdays due to safari cycle availability.  A minimum facility rental of one hour is required to book this program.

Contact Us

We’d love to show you around! If you have any questions or would like to make an appointment for a complimentary site tour of the Zoo and our facilities, contact Sheyla Velasquez or Valery Neal in the Sales and Events Department. Call today to reserve your next event!

Contact

Phone Number

Email

Sheyla Velasquez

786-798-4771

Sheyla.Velasquez@miamidade.gov

Valery Neal

786-798-4768

Valery.Neal@miamidade.gov