facility rentals

FACILITY RENTALS
Create lifelong memories in some of the most beautiful and natural venues in the state.
BASIC EVENT SET UP INCLUDES:
Tables  Chairs  Tents  Security  Parking
Members, seniors, military, and neighboring non-profits can also arrange for a 10% discount.
GENERAL DAYTIME RENTALS: 10 AM AND 4 PM
GENERAL EVENING RENTALS: BETWEEN 4 PM AND 10 PM
Space
Details
COMMUNITY CENTER
Hourly Rate
M-Th DAY
Hourly Rate
M-Th EVENING
Hourly Rate
F-Sun DAY
Hourly Rate
F-Sun EVENING
$50
$75
$100
$125
≈80 people banquet
≈120 flowing seating.
Classic space for family reunions, company picnics, socials and receptions, school outings. Tables
and chairs included as available. Kitchen area with sink, microwave, fridge. Private parking, entrance,
bathrooms. Admission to Zoo and carousel rides available at 20% discount with rental.
ADD Community Center
Stage and Grounds
≈5,000 people
$125
$125
$150
$200
3 acres of grassy area perfect for grilling, bounce houses, games, music performances. Only available with Community Center Rental.
AMPHITHEATER
Outdoor stage and grassy
area surrounded by giraffes,
orangutans, red pandas and
leopards until dusk.
Easy access to restrooms,
Café Pavilion, Carousel
≈2,000 guests
200-300 casually, 500 seated
NA
$350
NA
$500
New Amphitheater Space
COMING SOON!
ADD Carousel Rides
Unlimited rides, $175 per hour
GERTRUDE C FORD
EDUCATION CENTER
≈50 to 75 seated
$150
≈75 to 100 people flowing
Display Hall
Double door access to wrap around porch with rocking chairs, capturing the feel of the MS outdoor lifestyle.
Access to small kitchenette, presentation equipment, and large classroom or small classroom if necessary.
Family reunions
Anniversary parties
School field trips or
parties
Wedding ceremonies/ Social gatherings
receptions
Corporate meetings
WE ALSO HAVE
KIDS BIRTHDAY
PARTY PACKAGES!
Call for rates
& availability!
Birthday celebrations Daytime retreats
With the ability to turn ANY day into a GREAT day, imagine
what the JACKSON ZOO can do for your SPECIAL OCCASION!
$200
Space
Details
GERTRUDE C FORD
EDUCATION CENTER (Cont)
Hourly Rate
M-Th DAY
Hourly Rate
M-Th EVENING
≈2000 people
Hourly Rate
F-Sun DAY
$350
Hourly Rate
F-Sun EVENING
$500
ADD Mississippi Area Plaza
Includes Display Hall and Backyard Creatures porches, Bear Pavilion, Cougar Pavilion, Spider Monkey Circle.
Can only be rented with Display Hall. Spacious and open space great for parties, socials, receptions,
performances. (Stage can be added for extra cost). Uses Education Gate entrance. Access to multiple
restrooms, large classroom, kitchenette, and Simply Down South Catering.
GCFEC Classroom
Limited Availability Mar-Oct
≈80 people
$50
$75
$100
$150
Parties or meetings. Tables, chairs and smartboard available. Tech support may be additional cost - $35. Private
entrance, access to kitchenette by request. Several seating arrangements to choose from. Discounted admission tickets
available with daytime rental.
AQUATICS BUILDING
≈50-75 table seating
$200
$250
≈100 Auditorium seating
≈200 Flowing
Unique space with great ambience and acoustics. Outdoor area flows into climate controlled aquarium house.
Uses private Education Gate entrance. Large Classroom can be available for special needs.
EVENT SPACE
ADD-ONS
$50/HR EACH
OR $125/HR FOR ALL
 Backyard Creatures - Climate controlled space for 30-40
people with wraparound porch overlooking historic Castle.
 Ramada Pavilion - 12’ x 20’ covered area between Birdwallk and
Flamingo Lane.
 Asian Garden - Two fountains nestled between Gibbons and
Flamingos
 Asian Pavilion - Pergola deck between Tigers, Leopards and
Flamingo Lane
 Flamingo Lane - Two lane path
between Gibbons and Flamingos
 African Savannah - Two lane path
between Rhinos, Zebras and
Ostrich
 Café Pavilion - Covered seating
between Savannah and
Amphitheater
THE WHOLE ZOO!
$5,000
Includes all open spaces in the park, with a capacity of 5000.
Admissions entrance, Amphitheater, Café, Asian Garden,
Education Center, MS Area, Aquatics, Birdwalk, Flamingo
Lane, African Savannah, Boardwalk. Due to daily care
schedules, animals are put in their
night houses at 4 pm. During events,
some animals can be kept out until
dusk or keepers’ discretion,
whichever comes first.
SPECIAL EVENTS ONLY
Animals After Dark
$2,000
Extended animal viewing only available between
4 and 6 pm. Animals cannot be brought back
out once they are housed.
Rental times MUST include set up and clean up.
A 20% non-refundable deposit is required to reserve any event.
The Jackson Zoo has relationships with many other venues and professional
entertainment companies, which means there are options for your event not
listed here. Ask for ideas and for our Preferred Caterers List.
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TO RESERVE, CALL 601-352-2580 EXT 226 OR 228
As a 501c3 nonprofit, the Jackson Zoo and its staging areas cannot be utilized for public
sales events, fundraising events, political events, religious services, or public solicitations.
20% nonrefundable deposit required for reservation.