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Weddings

Our wedding consultant can help you plan a unique and memorable celebration

 

Select from a variety of unique themed venues from the elegant African Outpost at the gateway to the award-winning Gorilla Forest, to the Gheens Room, nestled in the lush ISLANDS exhibit, to the spacious outdoor Oasis Festival Tent. Visit our event venues.

For sample menus and more information about Safari Culinary Company, the Zoo's professional caterer, click here.

To contact our wedding consultant, please email Sam Stewart at the Safari Culinary Company at samuel.stewart2@sodexo.com or call (502) 238-5348. 

Hosting your wedding events at the Zoo also supporter our overall conservation and education mission and care for rare and endangered species. You'll be helping to make our planet a better place.

All Zoo Nuptials Packages Include:

  • Buffet Tables with Linens

  • Chaffing Dishes

  • Decorative Platters

  • Safari Buffet Decor

  • Buffet Serving Utensils

  • Disposable Plates

  • Flatware, Cups & Paper Napkins

  • Guest Seating

  • Table Linens (White)

  • Welcoming Table

  • Gift Table

  • Cake Table

  • Complimentary Parking

  • Centerpiece placement

  • Event Planner

Chilean Flamingo Brunch

$23 per person

Assortment of Breakfast Pastries

Seasonal Sliced Fruit Display

Scrambled Eggs

Topped with Cheddar Cheese

Lyonnaise Breakfast Potatoes

Crispy Bacon and Sausage Patties

Safari Chicken

Herb Orzo Pilaf

Vegetable Mélange

Double Chocolate Cake

Iced Tea and Freshly Brewed Coffee

*Add Mimosa Station $3.00 per person

*Add Omelet Station $2.00 per person & requires Chef Attendant $125

Includes: Cheddar Cheese, Diced Ham, Diced Tomatoes, Diced Red Onions, Sliced Mushrooms, Diced Tri-Color Pepper, Shrimp, Fresh Spinach

Hors D’Oeuvres

$32.50 per person

Assorted Cheese Display

Vegetable Crudités

Seasonal Sliced Fruit

Carved Ham and Smoked Turkey Display with Dinner Rolls

Select Four of the Following:

Brie and Raspberry wrapped in Phyllo

Honey Chicken Pecan Salad Crustini

Lumped Crab Meat Stuffed Mushrooms

Shrimp and Andouille Sausage with a Creole Mustard Cream

Sauté Spinach & Goat Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

Mini Risotto Cake with Saffron Cream

Marinated Scallops wrapped in Apple Smoked Bacon

Assorted Miniature Quiche

Vegetable Spring Rolls with Georgia Peanut Dressing

Chicken Thai Spring Rolls with Sweet & Sour Sauce

Ice Tea and Tropical Wedding Punch

Coffee Station

The Blue Crane

$42.00 per person

Assorted Cheese Display

Vegetable Crudités

Caesar Salad

Entree #1: Select One:

Chicken Piccata

Classic Primavera

Pork Tenderloin

Entree #2: Select One:

Roasted Salmon

Herb-Crusted Roast Beef

Choice of One Starch:

Rice Pilaf

Roasted New Potatoes

Penne Pasta

Herb Orzo Pilaf

Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Saffron Rice Medley

Choice of One Vegetable:

Green Beans -  Zucchini /Squash

Steamed Broccoli - Vegetables Medley

Carrots - Corn

Ice Tea and Tropical Wedding Punch

Coffee Station

The Plated Peacock

$50.00 per person

Choice of Two Hors d’Oeuvres:

Shrimp cocktail shooter with a Spicy Remoulade

Teriyaki Beef Tenderloin with Ginger-Sesame Soy Sauce

New England Crab Cakes

Chicken Thai Spring Rolls with Sweet & Sour Sauce

Mini Risotto Cake with Saffron Cream

Assorted Miniature Quiche

Choice of One Salad:

Caesar Salad

Mixed Field Green Salad

Classic Chop Salad

Choice of One Entrée:

Pan Seared Chicken Breast

Roasted Salmon Filet

Herb Crusted Roast Beef

Choice of One Starch:

Rice Pilaf

Roasted New Potatoes

Penne Pasta

Herb Orzo Pilaf

Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Saffron Rice Medley

Choice of One Vegetable:

Green Beans

Zucchini and Squash

Steamed Broccoli

Vegetables Medley

Iced Tea and Water

China Place Setting Included

Policies and Extra Features

 

Staff

Staffing Charge: 18% support charge will apply to all catered events. Includes Event Coordinator and Service Staff.

 

Tax

Food, beverage, event rental and products are subject to 6% sales tax.

 

All Zoo Nuptials Packages Include:

  • Two Hours Food Service

  • Buffet Tables with Linens

  • Chaffing Dishes

  • Decorative Platters

  • Safari Buffet Décor

  • Buffet Serving Utensils

  • Disposable Plates

  • Flatware, Cups and Paper Napkins.

  • Guest Seating

  • Floor Length Table Linens (White) 

  • Welcoming Table

  • Gift Table

  • Cake Table

  • Complimentary Parking

  • Center piece placement

  • Event Planner

  • Standard China & Place Setting (Plated Dinners only), Dinner plate, salad plate, bread & butter plate, salad fork, dinner fork, dinner knife, bread & butter knife, dessert fork, teaspoon, two goblets, linen napkin

  • China fees for Buffet and Hors d’ oeuvres functions vary. Please consult your event representative.
     

Guest Minimum: 50 people
*venue rental not included in packages
 

Package Additions

  • Small & Large animal presentation

  • Tram Rental

  • Golf Cart Rental


For More Information or to create a custom menu, Contact Us!

Safari Culinary Company

1100 Trevilian Way

Louisville KY 40213

Phone (502) 456-0701

Fax (502) 456-0702