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Party with Penguins

Looking for a unique space to begin your forever? What better place than this state-of-the-art exhibit featuring underwater viewing and the best-dressed guests around? This event space includes both the indoor and outdoor habitat space so you have plenty of room to celebrate!

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Rental Rates*

  • Wedding Ceremony: $1,500
  • $50 Member discount

Ceremony start time no earlier than 5 P.M.

Capacity

  • Ceremony (outdoor only): Up to 150

Included Equipment

  • Up to 150 padded chairs

Penguin Education Center Receptions (4 hours)

  • Capacity: 75
  • Rental Rates During Zoo Hours (4 hours): $2,500/hour
  • Rental Rates After Zoo Hours:
    • Monday – Thursday: $3,000 (additional time: $650/hour)
    • Friday: $3,500 (additional time: $875/hour)
    • Saturday: $4,500 (additional time: $1,125/hour)
    • Sunday: $4,250 (additional time: $1,050/hour)
  • Winter Rates (Receptions only) $500 off in January and February
  • $50 Member discount

Corporate and Social Rental Rates

  • Monday – Thursday: $2,800 (additional hours: $700/hour)
  • Friday: $3,300 (additional hours: $825/hour)
  • Saturday: $4,200 (additional hours: $1,050/hour)
  • Sunday: $3,800 (additional hours: $950/hour)

Additional Resources

*Prices reflect a 1-hour ceremony, reception spaces are priced separately. The Zoo provides chairs, tables, maintenance personnel in case of emergency, and free parking. Additional hours may be added for a fee. Rental fee does not include Zoo admission, catering, rides, audio-visual equipment, and/or other Zoo services. Rates may change without notice.

RENTAL INQUIRY FORM

Questions? Reach out to our rentals team at rentals@marylandzoo.org.