After Hours Venue Options
As you wander along the dry river bed, giraffe and zebra grazing nearby, an African tree-house appears above you. Beneath the tree-house the rugged African Savannah opens out...
This is just one of the perfect backdrops for your function at Perth Zoo.
Surround your guests with nature at Perth's most unique venue, just minutes from the city. Perth Zoo is a perfect location for formal dinners, cocktail parties, weddings, corporate functions and breakfasts. It's also ideal for barbeques, picnics, product launches and seminars.
Unique Zoo Experiences
Perth Zoo offers the most unique breakfast, sunset cocktails or pre-dinner drink locations. Please see below for a list of ideas.
Prices for Zoo exhibits includes booking them for exclusive use for breakfast prior to the Zoo opening at 9am, or for cocktails or pre-dinner drinks from 5.30pm until sunset.
| Exhibits — exclusive* use of: |
Capacity |
| The African Savannah |
50-500 |
| The Lions and Baboons |
50-200 |
| The Lions, Baboons and Rhino |
50-200 |
| African Painted Dogs and Rhinoceros Gazebo |
50-100 |
| African Painted Dogs and Rhinoceros Gazebo with Lions and Baboons |
50-200 |
| African Painted Dogs and Rhinoceros Gazebo with Oak Lawn (until sunset) |
50-200 |
| The Australian Bushwalk |
50-800 |
| The Crocodiles and Australian Wetlands |
50-200 |
| The Australian Wetlands (or Reptile Encounter**) and Penguin Plunge |
50-200 |
| Penguin Plunge and Courtyard |
50-200 |
| The Reptile Encounter** and Courtyard |
50-200 |
| The Rainforest Retreat |
50-200 |
| The Tigers |
50-100 |
| The Elephants** |
50-100 |
* Due to unforeseen circumstances such as animal health issues, Perth Zoo cannot guarantee that all animals and exhibits specified will be available. Some exhibits are only available until 7.30pm during daylight savings hours. Please check.
** The Reptile Encounter is available until 9.00pm. The Reptiles and Elephants exhibits are not available for morning functions.
† Effective 1 July 2007
All rates quoted are GST inclusive and subject to change.
| Other Function Areas |
Seated |
Cocktails |
| Exclusive use of Homestead/Barn |
80 |
50-200 |
| Exclusive use of the Japanese Gardens |
50 |
50-100 |
| Function Room |
170 |
80-350 |
| Café |
60 |
50-120 |
| Main Lawn, open air 5.30pm-12.00am |
Details on application |
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| Main Lawn, Marquee function (fee covers a three-day period, marquee additional) |
Details on application |
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| Oak Lawn, open air 5.30pm-12.00am |
Details on application |
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| Oak Lawn, Marquee function (fee covers a three-day period, marquee additional) |
Details on application |
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† Effective 1 July 2007

Optional Extras
| Animals (approx 30 minutes) |
| Snake handler to mingle with guests* |
* Due to unforeseen circumstances such as animal health issues Perth Zoo cannot guarantee that all animals and exhibits specified will be available. Snake Handlers must be booked at least two weeks prior to the function. Price on application.

| Zoo Carousel |
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Exclusive use of the Zoo Carousel (includes operator)* |
* Must be booked at least two weeks prior to the function. Price on application.
Docents (Zoo Guides)
The services of Zoo guides are included in the price of tours through Zoo exhibits. The guides casually mingle with guests providing assistance and information.
Security
It is a pre-requisite for all functions after 5pm that Security Officers are present to secure Zoo premises. One Security Officer is required for groups of 100 and under, then an additional guard for every hundred thereafter. An hourly rate with minimum three-hour charge applies. The security will be booked 30 minutes prior to the start of the function. Some exhibits require a minimum of two Security Officers per function, please check.
Smoking
Perth Zoo is a NO SMOKING Zoo. Smokers are asked to refrain from smoking whilst in the Zoo. If your function is taking place outside of normal operating hours, your function coordinator may identify an area where your guests can smoke.
Waiver of Liability
The Zoological Parks Authority accepts no liability of any person or body for any loss, injury or property damage from any action or cause whatsoever undertaken at Perth Zoo.
Contact
For further information, quotes or bookings please call Mustard Catering on (08) 9367 6331, fax (08) 9474 1566 email enquiry@mustardcatering.com.au or visit www.mustardcatering.com.au.