Start planning your wedding in the WILD today!
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Florida
Service area
Holds ceremonies and receptions
The Brevard Zoo in Melbourne, FL, offers you an escape from the common venues with a one-of-a-kind wedding experience. Our lush & distinct natural surroundings offer unparalleled charm and beauty for wedding ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners, and more!
Our Nyami Nyami River lodge is a beautiful indoor venue that is great for a multitude of events. It is a beautifully decorated ballroom with windows on all sides for a fabulous view. Its large covered veranda overlooking Expedition Africa is perfect for your ceremony, cocktail hour, or dinner under the stars! Have your guests greeted by our animal ambassadors, watch for the giraffes grazing just across the river from your event, or admire the meerkats in your private habitat viewing area.
What’s better than having your event continue to give after your special day? All funds generated from your event go towards animal care, education programs, and the preservation of wildlife. Start planning your event in the wild today!
32+ years in business
Speaks English
Large team (21+ members)
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Ballroom
Garden
Park
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Food & Catering
Rentals & Equipment
Service Staff
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Reviews
5.0
out of 5.09 reviews
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Alysia R
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5.0
5/12/2026
My company recently had an event at Brevard Zoo. What a beautiful place! We had a large-scale team meeting at the Nyami Nyami River Lodge (110 people) and leverged their AV service...
s. The room was set with round tables, and while we supplied the center pieces, their team set everything up for us and when we walked in, it looked great. Right outside, we could see giraffes, zebra, storks and other animals and when we had a break everyone was outside on the deck overlooking the water and this beautiful habitat.
We had breakfast and lunch while we were there, and the food was really good. We had a buffet and there was something for everyone.
After our meeting was over, we went into the Zoo and fed giraffes and a few of us went kayaking too. The Zoo itself is lush and immersive, the staff and volunteers were friendly and knowledgeable and the animals looked happy.
Lastly, I must comment about the staff. From the coordinators to the wait staff, great service!
I am getting married next year and because of this experience, I decided to have my wedding at Brevard Zoo!
Keara S
5.0
5/24/2026
Very fortunate to say my husband and I got married at the Brevard Zoo!
The Nyami Nyami River Lodge was absolutely beautiful and made a wonderful location for the ceremony and rece...
ption. The deck overlooking the river is stunning and the reception space is huge! It was a fantastic price point as well. Angel, the events coordinator, was incredibly responsive and helpful. We did have some audio issues for the ceremony itself, but it was minimal compared to the beauty of the night. Everything else went perfectly. For additional context, our wedding was on a weekday afternoon/evening.
I would absolutely recommend the Brevard Zoo to any animal-obsessed couples looking for a unique, unforgettable venue!
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Steve R
5.0
8/20/2025
We worked with Brevard Zoo for our wedding venue on Aug 9 2025 and we could not have been happier. From the first meeting, they were responsive and attentive to us. On the wedding...
day, they showed up early, stayed organized, and kept everything stress-free. Our guests are still talking about how great our wedding was. We would 100% recommend to any couple looking to get married to have their wedding at Brevard Zoo. They truly made our big day unforgettable.
Tara B
5.0
1/22/2025
I just had my wedding at Brevard Zoo in January 2025, and it was absolutely amazing. I worked with Liz, the Assistant Events Manager, and she was professional, and wonderful to wor...
k with. She made very precise calls to guide me through when the weather changed for the worse. I couldn't have asked for a better team. 10/10
Jennifer H
5.0
10/19/2023
Brevard Zoo was a beautiful venue for our wedding! The staff was also amazing and made sure that everything went perfectly.
K C
5.0
2/02/2023
Literally a dream having my wedding here. Shai and Jes were so amazing. I couldn’t have asked for a better venue!
Emily G
5.0
5/08/2019
Amazing views, great setup, plenty of space, Erin was awesome to work with and very accommodating, affordable, and all our guests said it was the best wedding they’d ever been to!
Megan H
5.0
2/20/2018
Where to even begin...Brevard Zoo was truly a dream come true. The coordinator was so helpful throughout the entire process. Answered every single question we had. The transition f...
rom ceremony to cocktail and then reception ran so smoothly. They really work so hard on making sure everything runs the way it is supposed to. The venue is so perfect and was absolutely stunning. We will never forget this night. Thank you so much.
Micheala P
5.0
5/02/2016
Magen was so wonderful wo work with. She was easy to communicate with and would call/email back in a very timely fashion. She made booking my venue easy and stress free!
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