Host a Wedding Event Like No Other!
Holds ceremonies and receptions
Bobbi Brink
FOUNDER/DIRECTOR/VICE PRESIDENT
Lions Tigers & Bears Sanctuary is a one-of-a-kind wedding venue and event space in Alpine, CA. You and your partner-to-be will get the chance to transform dreams into reality and celebrate with loved ones on 142 acres of beautiful oak trees and rolling hills. With exceptional customer service, breathtaking outdoor spaces, and top-notch facilities, Lions Tigers & Bears Sanctuary could be the perfect place to say, 'I do!'
The venue welcomes you to enjoy the most important day of your life amid grassy lawns, stunning meadows, and a covered pavilion surrounded by animals. Additionally, the team caters to all kinds of occasions, from pre-wedding festivities to birthdays and corporate events. Lions Tigers & Bears Sanctuary accommodates 500 guests, making it an ideal choice for grand celebrations. Its open spaces of lush greenery provide a picture-perfect backdrop for wedding ceremonies, rustic receptions, tented banquets, and boho-chic parties. The property also contains a two-bedroom White Oak Wild Nights retreat where you can relax and prepare for your long-awaited journey down the aisle.
Lions Tigers & Bears Sanctuary employs a team of seasoned professionals who will go above and beyond to curate a memorable event just for you. Regarding your much-anticipated dinner party, the team can provide top-notch recommendations with a list of catering partners. They'll collaborate closely with you to design the perfect dining experience for your wedding celebration. Take a 360° Virtual Tour and enjoy an exclusive sneak peek today!
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Park
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Planning
Rentals & Equipment
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Meet the team
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- Bobbi BrinkFounder/Director/Vice PresidentBobbi has been working with and advocating for captive big cats, bears, and other exotic animals since the early 90s. She plays an active role in the everyday operation of Lions Tigers & Bears Sanctuary. Bobbi dedicates herself to fundraising and advocating for abused and displaced big cats, bears, and exotic animals.
- Nicole AmayaEvent CoordinatorNicole Amaya is a detail-oriented event coordinator with a passion for creating memorable experiences. With expertise in planning, organizing, and executing events of all sizes, Nicole excels at managing logistics, vendor relations, and timelines to ensure seamless operations. Whether it’s corporate gatherings, weddings, or community events, Nicole brings professionalism, precision, and a personal touch to every occasion.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.02 reviews
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Lauren L
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5.0
3/30/2025
We got married here in October and I wish I could relive it over and over again every day. This venue was absolutely amazing and perfectly prepared. Any questions we had Nicole was...
very quick to respond and with all of the best answers, they are so accommodating. During our ceremony and pictures, our guests walked around and got to see all of the animals which was a highlight in their eyes. Our reception area was absolutely beautiful with all of the lights hung and the tigers right behind us as apart of our party. We can’t thank Bobby and her crew enough for letting us spend our special day with everyone here at their venue.
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Susan L
5.0
4/27/2026
My husband and I married one another at this beautiful venue on April 11, 2026. If you could have felt the love, joy, and energy from our invited guests as they arrived into gorge...
ous, welcoming sanctuary, you'd never book your event anywhere else!
Massive event patios cascade gracefully between the gorgeous White Oaks B&B to the massive Tiger habitat where you can find Nola and Moka (a white tiger and an orange tiger) hanging out around their swimming pool and water falling. The furnishings are first class and make decorating and seating guests a breeze. A fire pit, barbeque patio, swimming pool, gorgeous animal-inspired iron gates, and an archway to the stunning rose garden become the beautiful frame for your event.
Just beyond those glorious gates is the rest of the 90+ acre sanctuary filled with bobcats, bears, more tigers, several lions, jaguars, leopards, birds, etc.
For our event, we asked guests to arrive around 1 pm, with cocktails and appetizers in full swing. We invited our guests to enjoy one (or both) of our pre-arranged guided tours of the animals in the sanctuary (starting at 1:30 and 2:30), led by LTBs amazing volunteer docents. We held our ceremony near the fire pit, with the rose garden as the backdrop, around 3:45, and moved straight into dinner and dancing for the balance of the picture perfect day. The feedback I got from our guests continues to pour in. It was one of the best days of my life!
Once your guests had departed, my husband and I tucked into the beautiful White Oaks Lodge for our first night as husband and wife! The next morning, we had coffee on the terraces with Nola and Moka... and let it all sink in!
Thanks LTB! Keep up the great work, and I wholeheartedly recommend your venue to any/all brides who want something that is completely different than what everyone else is doing for their weddings!
BACKGROUND INFO:
Lions Tigers and Bears is an accredited Animal Sanctuary, located in Alpine, CA (outside of San Diego). This fantastic place rescues wild animals from captive or enslaved situations (circuses, traveling shows, road-side petting zoos, the movie industry, and the idiotic in our population who thing it would be "cool" to give a lion cub or grizzly cub to their 3 year old for his birthday! LTB is the life-long passion project of Bobbi Brink and her husband, Mark. They have dedicated their lives to this important cause, and work tirelessly to lobby for the rights of these animals who cannot speak for themselves.
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