Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium is a zoo wedding venue located in Highland Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This one-of-a-kind venue offers three fantastic event spaces to host your wedding celebration. Here, you and your guests can enjoy immersive animal exhibits that will make your day truly unforgettable.
Facilities and Capacity
At the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, you can choose to host your ceremony and reception event in one of three unique settings. Say ?I do? surrounded by cascading waterfalls and luscious rainforest foliage. Guests can marvel at the breathtaking aquatic wildlife on display. This event area can accommodate up to 200 seated guests and features two levels, allowing your guests to take in the beauty from the balcony level also.
Pier Town is a magnificent coastal village setting for your ceremony and reception with space for up to 140 seated guests. Wonder at the majestic polar bears, sea lions, sea otters, and more on display here. Share a kiss with your beloved in the aquatic tunnel. These enchanting exhibits are sure to delight guests of all ages during your wonderful wedding occasion.
The 7,200-square-foot Garden Tent offers an elegant wedding location surrounded by beautiful botanical gardens and luscious foliage. The illuminated white wedding tent can comfortably accommodate up to 300 guests for your ceremony and reception. String lights and drapery can transform this space into a fairytale aesthetic for your day.
Services Offered
Rental of Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium includes four hours of event time, tables and chairs, linens, silverware, glassware, and china. A shuttle service is available to take your guests directly from the venue entrance to your chosen event space. Catering and coffee service is also included, with a wide variety of cuisine to choose from. Beverage service can also be added, with packages including house and premium offerings. Outside vendors are welcome to serve your event, with setup and cleanup of your occasion provided by the in-house staff.