Any type of special occasion should be a wild affair, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you!
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Various types of social events find great value in utilizing our picnic packages, as they are designed to save you both time and money! Each set package contains the core essentials needed to host a picnic at Riverbanks Zoo & Garden, with a built-in discount! Our picnics are held in our sheltered Safari Camp from 11:00am–1:00pm or 2:00–4:00pm. We require a minimum of 100 guests to utilize these packages.
Have 500 guests or more? Ask about our reduced package rates!
$41.00 per person Includes service charge and tax
$44.00 per person Includes service charge and tax
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In order to save you time, please scan through the below frequently asked questions as we may have an answer for you already!
No, Riverbanks Zoo & Garden has an exclusive on-site event specialist caterer who is contracted for all Food & Beverage services in the Zoo and Garden. This ensures maximum efficiencies, as the layout and logistics of our venue is quite unique. Popular options include our set menus, but we can be flexible in customizing a menu to your taste, budget and vision.
During the peak season, we ask for a minimum spend on food & beverage. An example could be a minimum of 100 guests @ $50 per person (excl. service charge and tax) or simply achieving a minimum spend of $5,000. We can certainly be more flexible during the offpeak season!
General event windows are 9:00am–5:00pm and 7:00–11:00pm; however, these can be adjusted. Adding on hours to these windows is also possible for an additional fee.
We make it easy! Your facility rental generally includes in-house tables, chairs, set up, clean up and an event manager. Any quantities other than what are owned by the venue may require an additional rental fee. For all inclusions, see our ‘Extras’ info sheet.
You may do any ‘personal touches’ during Riverbanks’ scheduled set up window. Alternatively, if we have no other events happening before your own and we have staff on premises, we may be able to arrange a set-up time further in advance. Please discuss options with your event sales representative at time of booking.
The Ndoki Lodge, Magnolia Room and Safari Camp come with a built-in PA and sound system. Some other event spaces have background music capability. Please consult with your event sales representative on your AV needs. If Riverbanks does not own it, we can certainly obtain equipment for you at great rates.
If your event is during operating hours, then admission tickets are required; however, these tickets will be offered at a discounted event rate.
If you can provide your event sales representative with a valid membership number(s) for each attending guest that is a member, then you don’t have to pay admission for those particular guests.
Yes, but the fee for parking is included in your purchase of a private event admission ticket.
Yes, although if you do not choose a vendor from Riverbanks’ list of ‘Preferred Vendors’, then you must seek written approval from your event sales representative. Your new vendor must agree to Riverbanks’ ‘Vendor Procedures’ in order to receive such approval or they will not be allowed to enter the premises.
If your event is at an off-peak time, then we would either be able to offer a discount or some kind of added-value. Alternatively, we have set packages that have discounts built in for Picnics and Meetings.
Our executive chef hosts group tastings twice a year, which are free to attend. Alternatively we can set up a private tasting for a small fee to cover our catering costs.
Yes, we will be happy to place a temporary 14-day hold on your date and space(s) and during this time no other parties can hold it. After 14 days, and possibly without notification, we must be fair and accept other offers.
To confirm your event we require 1.) a signed contract, and 2.) a deposit which is the value of your Facility Rental plus 25% of all remaining charges. When we receive both items, your event is firmly secured in our event calendar. Until both requirements are received, we reserve the right to accept other offers for the date and space(s) you are considering for your event.
