Grand Green Events. at Woodland Park Zoo

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1 Grand Green Events at Woodland Park Zoo with Lancer Catering Hailed as one of the finest zoos in the world, Woodland Park Zoo offers the best in corporate and private event planning. Set on 92 acres with nearly 300 species of animals, your guests will be instantaneously transported to almost every region of the world. Funds generated from your event support the zoo s topnotch animal care, education programs, and conservation initiatives that assist in the preservation of wildlife species all over the world. Woodland Park Zoo is a leader in conservation action, partnering with community-based programs that link animals and exhibits at the zoo with projects that preserve species and habitats in the wild. With 43 projects in more than 30 countries around the world, our efforts are directly helping to protect the future of wildlife through field studies, breeding programs, research, and innovative partnerships with local communities. Woodland Park Zoo provides you the rare opportunity to take your event out of the ordinary and into the extraordinary. With 17 unique venues ranging from the lush, lavish and exotic to the warm, intimate and memorable, we take the corporate out of company special events. To book your next event, call the Group and Event Sales office at For more information, contact us at Woodland Park Zoo, 601 North 59th Street, Seattle, Washington 98103; by at groupsales@zoo.org, or by phone at Woodland Park Zoo is an accredited institution of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums. Woodland Park Zoo saves animals and their habitats through conservation leadership and engaging experiences, inspiring people to learn, care and act.

2 Lancer Catering Since 1992, Lancer Catering has come to be recognized as one of the most respected and innovative full-service catering and event management companies. Whether you choose a lavish sit-down dinner, an elegant buffet or an elaborate hors d oeuvres presentation, Lancer will assist you in selecting the right menu to suit your taste. Lancer s staff are experienced in every aspect of event planning and will execute every detail of your event with uncompromising excellence. Please call for menus and more information. A Caterer that Cares Lancer is committed to providing quality products, good nutrition and great tasting food. Our commitment to socially responsible practices includes: Reducing and recycling all packaging Food Waste Recycling Program Participant turning food scraps into compost Following Montery Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch lists Serving organic beef products only Serving organic Fair Trade coffee and organic herbal teas At Lancer Catering, we have been guided by the following principle: Any event at which people gather to share food is a celebration. Whether the occasion is a gala wedding reception or a business meeting, the act of breaking bread is a celebration of human fellowship and the human senses. It is our goal as a company to provide food that is festive, which satisfies the senses, and makes people happy. Rental Equipment Your event site may require the rental of equipment, including tables, chairs and canopies. Your Group Sales representative will help you determine how much rental equipment is needed and will facilitate the reservation, set-up and removal of this equipment. Canopy Rental Policy There is a 50% non-refundable deposit required when a canopy reservation is placed. If you choose to cancel your reservation, you must do so within fourteen (14) business days of the event or be subject to full payment of the canopy. Equipment Reservations There is a 50% deposit required when the reservation is placed. Equipment cancellations will be accepted up to 14 days prior to the event date. Cancellations made within 14 days of the delivery date will be subject to full payment of the equipment. 2 Photos (left to right): Cover: Ryan Hawk, WPZ; Dennis Conner, WPZ; Page 1: Lancer Catering;

3 WILD ACTIVITIES Animal Encounters...$ Invite an animal to your event! A zoo naturalist will introduce you to one of our amazing creatures and discuss their impressive adaptations for survival. Meet any of the following animals up close and personal: beautiful birds of prey; an armored armadillo; bizarre arthropods (emperor scorpions, giant walkingsticks); remarkable reptiles, a frolicking ferret, or a cuddly bunny. Your guests will have a wild time! All programs are 30 minutes in length and are subject to climate and availability of animals. After 5:00 p.m., add $50.00 ZOO-lympic Games...$400.00/hr. Can you survive a perilous migration, withstand a harsh Antarctic winter or find enough food using only your hearing? Demonstrate your animal Olympian strength, speed and intelligence by joining our ZOO-lympic Games activities. A friendly competition guaranteed to put a smile on your face everyone s a winner! Great for families and childrens groups. Participants receive a ZOO-lympian ribbon. Zoofari Tour...$ Take a walk on the wild side with a zoo naturalist and get the inside scoop on our furry, feathery and leathery critters. Learn about their struggle for survival and discover what Woodland Park Zoo is doing to help conserve and protect these fascinating animals and their habitats. Choose your tour from the following exhibits: Northern Trail, Tropical Asia, Tropical Rain Forest and African Savanna. Each Zoofari is available during regular zoo hours and lasts approximately minutes. Maximum group size is 30 people per tour title. Entertainment...pricing varies Don t just be entertained, be part of the entertainment. Enhance your event with musical entertainment, inflatable bouncers, magician or caricaturist. Your Sales & Event Specialist will coordinate all the details to ensure that not only the guests have fun, but the host as well! 3 Photos (left to right): Cover: Ryan Hawk, WPZ; Ric Brewer, WPZ

4 EVENT EXTRAS Historic Carousel... $2.00 Enjoy a nostalgic spin on a vintage 1918 carousel, each horse individually hand-carved and adorned with imaginative and colorful decorations evoking a bygone era. Every ride is sure to make memories for the future! Face Painting (20 kids per hour / 2-hour session)...$ Have a FUNNY FACES artist paint your cheek or full face to look like your favorite zoo animal. Temporary Tattoo Station (20 kids per hour / 2-hour session)...$ Let an artist transform your cheek into your favorite zoo animal temporarily, of course. Scavenger Hunt Kit with Prize (40 people / approx. 1.5 hour)...$ Kit includes everything you need to lead the activity yourself such as questions, answers, pencils and prizes. Scour zoo grounds for the answers. First one back with correct answers wins a prize! Groups larger than 40 price varies. Craft Station...price varies Choose from a variety of animal crafts; a wonderful keepsake of your day at the zoo. Station includes crafts table, supplies and 9 selection of crafts. Party Favors and Prizes...price varies Send your guests home with something they ll never forget! Whether it s a conservation bracelet handmade by our conservation partners in Kenya, an animal adoption, or a container of our signature ZooDoo, your guests will surely be grateful. Ask us about other favor options for your specific budget. Willawong Station...$1.00 for seedstick Willawong Station gives visitors a one-of-a-kind exhibit featuring dozens of colorful Australian birds. This walk-through exhibit provides a unique experience to have an up-close encounter with birds, including handfeeding opportunities with these beautiful and amazing animals. Visit zoo.org for a list of our daily activities and times including informative keeper talks, exciting animal feedings and many other fun and wild experiences for all ages! 4

5 Spaces & Fees Please refer to Lancer Catering for food and beverage minimums for each reception venue. Evening Reception Spaces VENUE TIME CAPACITY EVENT FEE INDOOR/ OUTDOOR Rain Forest Pavilion* 7:00 pm - 1:00 am 6:00 pm - 12:00 am 400 Reception/ up to 250 Seated $1,500 $1,300 Indoor Northern Trail (Taiga & Tundra) 200 Reception $1,200 Outdoor Taiga Viewing Shelter Tundra Center Zoomazium 2-hour reception Penguin Exhibit 2-hour reception Jaguar Cove 2-hour reception 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 100 Reception/ 60 Seated $800 Indoor 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 60 Reception/ 40 Seated $800 Indoor 7:00 pm - 12:00 am 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 150 Reception/ 70 Seated $1,250 $750 $1, Reception/ 60 Seated $1, Reception/ 60 Seated $1,200 Indoor Outdoor Outdoor African Village & Plaza Up to 500 standing / 300 Seated $2,000 Outdoor African Village 150 Reception/ 100 Seated $1,200 Outdoor Historic Carousel 100 Reception/ 60 Seated $1000 Indoor Family Farm 300 Reception/ 200 Seated $1000 Outdoor *Lancer Catering charges an additional $500 ceremony setup fee in the Rain Forest Pavilion Meeting Facilities Audio visual equipment is not inlcuded VENUE TIME CAPACITY EVENT FEE ARC (whole) Limited Availability Up to 80 Seated $500 ARC (West or East room) Limited Availability Up to 25 Seated $250 Education Center (Classroom 2) Limited Availability Up to 100 Seated $500 Education Center (Classroom 2a or 2b) Limited Availability Up to 30 Seated $250 Education Center (Auditorium) Limited Availability 214 Theatre $1,000 Tundra Center 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 40 Seated Continued on next page 5

6 Picnic Venues VENUE TIME CAPACITY EVENT FEE North Meadow* (Day/Eve) Beech Grove* (Day/Eve) Picnic Shelter* (Day/Eve) Mesa Bronze (Day/Eve) Family Farm* (Day/Eve) 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Up to 3,500 $2,000 Up to 3,500 $750 Up to 250 $750 Up to 50 $375 no AE Upt to 200 $750 $1,000 * Complimentary animal encounter included during daytime events in North Meadow, Beech Gove, Picnic Shelter and Family Farm. After-hours animal encounter: $250 A 10% discount on the event rental fee is offered for daytime picnics in Beech Grove, Picnic Shelter, and Family Farm if booking is on a weekday. Concert Picnics: Host your picnic to coincide with one of our ZooTunes Concerts. Each year, Woodland Park Zoo presents ten or more groovy concerts on our North Meadow. Past artists include Cyndi Lauper, Pink Martini, Indigo Girls and Taj Mahal. Treat your employees or clients to this exciting outing or gather your friends to come as a group. Have your private picnic in the Picnic Shelter during the concert of your choice! Most concerts scheduled on Wednesdays and Sundays between mid June and late August. WINE / BEER TASTINGS Uncork some of the Northwest s finest boutique wines or sample micro brews and ciders at one of Woodland Park Zoo s three after hours, adults only tasting events. Winemakers and brew masters will be on hand to answer questions and give tips to make the most of your tasting experiences. Perfect for company outings or a group of friends to have a fun evening out. Wine tastings in June and August. Beer tasting in October. 6 Photos (left to right): Romy Brock, WPZ; Ryan Hawk, WPZ

7 ADMISSION Events on zoo grounds during operating hours require the purchase of zoo admission tickets. Groups hosting private events have the option to purchase tickets in advance or register for the post-billing option through a Sales & Events Specialist. Note: Admission tickets are not required for the Rose Garden or for zoo members. Admission Prices* Summer Winter Group Discount Rate Adult (13 years and up) $17.75 $ to 49 10% Discount Child (3 to 12 years) $11.50 $ to % Discount Seniors $2.00 discount $2.00 discount 200 to % Discount Disabled $2.00 discount $2.00 discount % Discount Military $5.00 discount $5.00 discount Toddlers Free Free 1, % Discount *Subject to change For after-hour events, a staff member will be provided complimentary to greet your guests at one gate for up to one hour. Additional hours may be purchased at $35 per hour. Guests who exit zoo grounds after the allotted hour will not be allowed re-entry to the zoo without prior arrangement. Zoo Hours Open daily except Christmas Day. Summer May 1 - September 30 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Winter October 1 - April 30 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. PARKING If you choose to park in zoo parking lots, the fee is $5.25 per car. In addition, street parking is available on a limited basis. Parking is complimentary after zoo hours. Directions are available on our website at Note: Availability of parking cannot be guaranteed. DEPOSITS To reserve a space for your event, a non-refundable one-half of the event fees must be received within two (2) weeks of a contract. Cancellations within 30 days of an event will require full payment of venues. Security deposit: Your contract will require a credit card number that will be charged only in the event of damage to the event site. RESTRICTIONS For the safety of the animals and fellow zoo visitors, certain items may not be brought onto zoo grounds. We must ask that balloons, piñatas, balls, Frisbees and other flying objects not be part of your event. Clowns, mascots, costumes and other circus type items are also prohibited. Please consult your Sales & Events specialist before bringing items and activities into the zoo. In compliance with quarantine restrictions and park regulations, pets, skateboards, bicycles and firearms are not allowed at Woodland Park Zoo. CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP Become a member of the zoo! The zoo offers both corporate and individual membership programs. For membership information or to order a gift membership, please call , or order online at 7