The Toledo Zoo

ts comfortably. The dance floor was packed all night, yet there was plenty of space for guests to bust a move! We were unable to feed the giraffes because of the rain, but I still think it was just amazing that they were able to offer that service during cocktail hour! We were, however, able to ride the carousel and got some pretty wonderful pictures and our guests loved it! On top of the beautiful, fun location--the food was to die for! Our guests raved about how delicious the food was. Plus, there are SO many options for your menu, so even the pickiest of eaters can be satisfied :) I cannot say enough good things about The Toledo Zoo and I would definitely recommend this venue to anyone!

edding ever. The Malawi Pavilion is so beautiful and such a wonderful event center for weddings!

l in love with her personality and the gardens/aquarium. Jenn answered every call and email promptly, recommended vendors when asked (but never pushed them on us), and was very accommodating – like when we needed a special tasting because I was out of town for work over the main one, or when my dad flew in from South FL and wanted to see the venue at 10am on a Sunday. Despite the fact that it was the 2nd day of the fall lantern event, and two other weddings were taking place at the zoo on our day, it seemed like every time I needed or wanted something, Jenn or Lexi was there to make sure it happened. Even my three (married) bridesmaids commented on how amazing Jenn was and wished they had someone like her on their day. A few notes about the venue itself. We did our ceremony in the gardens, which produced some amazing photos as it was Sept. 30th, and everything was in full color bloom. We got lucky and had great weather - 66 and sunny. Our reception was in the Aquarium – which everyone is still commenting on how awesome the venue was. Our guests loved getting a private look at all of the animals in the aquarium and use of the touch tank. It also allowed us to have fun with our decor. The Zoo’s food is amazing, and you can’t beat the price of it, or the premium bar. You also get amazing photos with animals around the zoo – I am obsessed with Flamingos, so Lexis got us and our photographer private use of the Flamingo deck for some photos. We also have a photo with us and the bridal party feeding giraffes, which is probably one of my favorite. Overall, I cannot say enough good things about Jenn, Lexi, and the Zoo. But I will end with this (for those tracking the budget): We ended up under budget and had the best wedding ever.

eat ideas (read: bouncy castle) and helped us make the whole thing a reality! It felt like she was just as excited about my wedding as I was! I'm a huge planner, but by the time the wedding rolled around, I was able to let go and enjoy with total confidence, knowing that Jenn and Lexie were there to keep everything going smoothly! We were in the new Malawi center (opened this year) and the guests could not have been more impressed with the space! The food was delicious and came out promptly, and they scheduled all the deliveries (cake, flowers, and bouncy castle) so I didn't have to be the middle man! I grew up in Toledo going to the zoo and my husband is a biologist, so the zoo made perfect sense, but it was made even more perfect by all the hard work, kindness, and enthusiasm of their staff. Thank you!!

g over the African overlook were some of my favorite. But most importantly EVERYONE commented on how great the food was !!! Also planning our wedding at the zoo was such a wonderful experience. Jenn was the best!! She was so friendly professional and helpful. She never let me stress about anything. She is genuinely so much fun and easy to work with. I could not dream of a better wedding coordinator. The zoo staff set up the all of the reception decor and I could not believe how amazing it looked. So much better then I even imagined. The Malawi Event Center is amazing and the huge fish tank in the center makes for amazing backdrop for the head table and guest. I really can't thank all of the staff involved enough they were the best!

again as our guests didn't know they could go on it. We had 375 people so we couldn't personally tell our guests and truly unless we had made a sign I don't know how our guests would know about it. We heard over and over how great the venue was for cocktail hour. The Malawi Center was great as well. Jenni is so easy to work with and the food was fabulous!We chose steak and crab cakes and we received rave reviews from our guests.So happy we chose this venue! Would use it again with no hesitation. Word of advice -reserve the golf carts for guests. This was an invaluable necessity especially for older guests or women in heels!

well put together than it truly was. Everything went without any issues. The food was amazing, all my guests couldn't say enough about it. Everything was organized and well thought out and there were really no issues. The coordinators that I worked with throughout the process was truly amazing and if I lived in Toledo, I would honestly want to be friends and hang out with them all the time. They were WONDERFUL and made everything so easy! They took care of everything and when it came to clean up and packed up the decorations that I brought, they made sure to tell my mom, who tried to help, that it was not her job and to enjoy the rest of the night and they would take care of everything. The Zoo staff decorated the room perfectly and seriously, everything was exactly how I imagined it. The only problem the entire day, was there was an issue with the parking attendant at the Broadway lot. We had been told that a majority of our close family and friends that could park there because it was closer to the ceremony space and better for clean up later on that night. However, the parking attendant apparently didn't get the message and was rather rude to some of my family about parking and said some untrue things. I heard about this about 40 minutes before the ceremony and called my coordinator immediately and let them know of the issue, which they promptly took care of. I truly had the best day and night of my life and would plan to have any and all events at the Toledo Zoo, they were so wonderful to not just me and my husband, but my guests as well. From having my ceremony in the Formal Gardens, to cocktail hour in the Aquarium, and the reception in the Museum of Science, it was certainly the talk of all my family and friends who had the absolute best time. I want to thank Jenn and Lexie from the bottom of my heart, you are both truly amazing and wonderful people!

s were always answered promptly, and Jenn was unfailingly calm and supportive. I would highly recommend this venue!

ith Jen was a complete dream; She is detailed, on top of everything, warm, sincere, pretty close to perfect:) My husband and our families were blown away by our amazing experience and think that everyone getting married in the Toledo area should choose the Zoo. HUGE thanks to everyone who kicked off the "rest of our lives together" in such style. Xoxoxo!

riday night, making sure that everyone knew what to do and where to go! On the day of the event everything went flawlessly. The catering staff was excellent and made sure we had everything we needed! The event staff set up and tore down all of our decorations and everything was perfectly placed! Guests raved about the great service, food, and beautiful ceremony and reception spaces! The new Malawi event center is absolutely amazing! Staff at the cocktail hour in the African pavilion were so friendly and helpful and we got many comments on how all of the staff looked like they genuinely enjoyed their jobs and wanted to be there. If I had to do it again, I would not look at any other venues than the Toledo zoo!

decoration. We had lights for the ceiling and flowers in mason jars on a wood slab with votive around them. The zoo also does the catering, which you will not be disappointed with the food. The food is amazing. Plus Jen is absolute fantastic to work with at the zoo. She will answer your questions even how many times you ask the same question. I would say getting married at the zoo was a dream come true.

range, and also allows you to pick out cake design. We ended up picking out a walking animal print around our cake, and all of our guest loved the cake and cupcakes! If you have your venue, but need a cake, check out the Toledo Zoo, you will not be disappointed!

the zoo was worth every penny. We had a stress free day and it's all thanks to the staff at the zoo!

set up all of our props for the reception, they helped with family members with special diets, they were at my side the entire day.

sure everyone was where they needed to be on time, to catering, to making sure the fussy flower girls stayed happy and scream-free through the ceremony; she handled it all with ease. There is a sound system available in the aquarium, which helped our officiant out. We only had 100 guests, but the main area could have easily sat 50 more. The grounds were kept pristine and the staff was extremely accommodating. The transition from ceremony to cocktail hour to reception runs smoothly, and is expedited at an appropriate pace to make sure guests have enough time to mingle, but don't get bored. The reception, which was in the Great Hall inside the Museum of Science, was flawless. You bring your decorations for everything the day before at the rehearsal (included in the cost of the event), specify how everything is to be set up, and the staff takes care of everything for you. It was especially wonderful for me. I walked into the reception hall and was just as stunned at the beauty of it all. The food was delicious, and the chefs had no problem catering to the guests with very specific dietary restrictions, from allergies, vegetarians, to a family with lactose-gluten-egg intolerance. Bailey and her assistant were also there to ensure my husband and I were on time for the major events in the reception (cake cutting, first dance, bouquet toss, etc). The entire staff was extremely efficient at clearing tables of unwanted (and sometimes wanted) plates and glasses. The whole event was well worth all of the money. My only recommendation would be to extend the bar time & have specific glasses for the wedding party that won't be taken away whilst you're out dancing.

ewly-renovated aquarium. The gardens are gorgeous throughout the growing season and the aquarium…the new aquarium is so stunning and it was such a unique and spectacular backdrop for our event. I was involved with the bride in all of the planning, and the Zoo’s wedding consultant helped to make such a daunting task much, much easier. The Zoo has held wedding receptions and similar events for many, many years and that experience shows. They provided us a general template, which we were able to personalize to make the event our own. Plus, unlike other outdoor wedding venues that we looked at, the Zoo does offer a rain contingency plan…their indoor theater. While not as scenic as the gardens, it does have some nice architectural features, but fortunately for us, the weather was beautiful for our event. During all the planning, our consultant, Bailey, was available via email and phone for all of our questions. Also, as part of the process, the Zoo hosts tasting events for upcoming weddings, and it’s another well-orchestrated event in itself. The Zoo’s chef is outstanding and every dish we sampled was superb. During the event, Bailey and her assistant worked diligently, checking on a multitude of items throughout the afternoon and evening to ensure that all went well, and we cannot thank them enough. Indeed, all of the staff that evening were professional, and accommodating, and achieve a perfect blend of being unobtrusive yet available when needed. The tables were elegantly set, the presentation of the food was top notch and every bit of it was delicious. Many, many thanks to Bailey and the rest of the Zoo staff, we couldn’t be more pleased with both the ceremony and reception!!!

beyond to make sure that your day is special, everything located in one place makes it easy for you and your guests. When my husband proposed to me, it was quite a shock to be honest. I didn't really know where to start. We decided to get married relatively quickly (7 months between proposal and wedding) as the timing was just right. The only thing that I knew was that we would have a large wedding and outdoors would be ideal. I called one other outdoor venue first, but really wasn't that impressed. So, I decided to call the zoo. Bailey was the person that I first spoke to in group sales. She is very good at what she does; she is able to direct couples well, but still gives you the freedom to make it your day and unique to what you want. After talking with her once and meeting with her, I knew that the Toledo Zoo was the perfect venue for us! We chose to have our rehearsal dinner inside the Arctic Encounter building (where the Polar Bears and Seals are), we had our wedding ceremony at the zoo, and we had our reception there. The Arctic Encounter is such a unique space to have any smaller event, such as a rehearsal dinner. Our wedding party had a great time and there are so many unique memories from being there that night. And it was nice to have a rehearsal dinner that was intimate with only the wedding party and other loved ones for the day before the wedding. We had our wedding ceremony inside the Nairobi Pavilion; One section of the room was set up with chairs, an isle, and an arch at the front of the ceremony. The ceremony was absolutely perfect! We then took golf carts over to the main side of the zoo and took wedding party photos while our guests enjoyed cocktails for an hour on the scenic overlook in the Africa area. Our guests were also able to ride the carousel and the train (the zoo is closed at this time so it is only your guests) while enjoying their cocktails and appetizers. I received SO many compliments about how fun this was and how unique an experience this was! The wedding party even was able to make it back in time to have a ride on the train before the reception began:) The reception was beautiful! The food was amazing and we also received SO many compliments on how good the food was (as often wedding food is mediocre at best usually). The cake was beautiful and delicious and we also received many compliments on this. The staff was very attentive to my husband and I and always made sure that we were taken care of; They even went up to the buffet for me to get me. My family members and myself have a food allergy and they were sensitive and accommodating of this. I say this with all sincerity: Our wedding day was truly the best day of my life. Firstly because I was marrying the love of my life, but secondly because the Toledo Zoo staff made our day so very special and were so attentive to us and our needs. If we had to do it all over again, we wouldn't change a thing! We had the time of our lives! Other vendors used: Candlelight Occasions (recommend), The Flower Market (recommend), Nancy Sloan wedding officiant (recommend), DJ Orlando with Toledo DJs (recommend), Millenius Strings (recommend), and our amazing photographer John David Williamson (recommend).

reat and very accommodating. Bailey and Colleen were AMAZING, and made sure everything was perfect! I would definintely recommend the Toledo Zoo for a rehearsal dinner or wedding reception! You won't be disappointed!

, tablecloths, chair sashes and napkins in your wedding colors, and they even did my cake (which was delicious!). One thing I really liked was they called all my outside vendors (DJ, florist, etc) the week before to confirm what time they could set up. Basically all I had to do was show up and enjoy myself, I didn't have to worry about anything else. Also, the wedding coordinator Bailey is awesome and made sure everything was running smoothly.Thanks Toledo Zoo!

eard was getting married in July in the African Pavilion without air conditioning was not a good thing. We got married on Sept 13th 2014 and everything I heard was very true! We got married in the Gardens and the flowers were in full bloom still and were absolutely gorgeous! Luckily we had no problems with bees. It was magical because we saw hummingbirds,butterflies,and rabbits during the ceremony. The only downfall,and it wasn't the Zoo's fault, was that it had rained the previous two nights before the wedding,so the grass was still a little smushy which made it challenging to walk in the grass with high heels! I was at the front of the ceremony trying to not look like I was drunk with my heels sinking into the ground. It made me laugh,so it wasn't horrible. Our reception was at the Lodge and the staff there were beyond friendly and catered to our every need and questions. The food was to die for and the Chef was on hand to answer any questions and also to serve us at the carving station. The wedding coordinators were very friendly and was always on hand to answer any questions we had. We went through three coordinators because our first one had to go on maternity leave,the second one dealt mostly with questions and billing, and the third helped us out with the main day. Even though they were three different people they all had excellent communication with each other and with us. We also chose to have our cake done with the Zoo's bakery,which was not only convenient,but also delicious. I had many guests tell me how good the food and cake was and I even had my old boss tell me that my wedding was the best wedding he ever went to. I highly recommend the zoo because even though it seems expensive it's worth the cost. You not only get a stress free day, but you also get friendly service and everything is in one location.

erfectly. Honestly, I did not worry about a thing the day of my wedding. The food was delicious and the venue was beautiful (I have wedding photos to prove it!) I had several guests tell me that my wedding was the best they've been to. If the Toledo Zoo is somewhere on your list of considerations, I urge you to move it to the top and do it! You will not regret it!

d that this did come through. The wedding coordinators worked very hard to accomplish this dream for me. The wedding went on with out a hitch and couldn't have been better. I was so happy with the set up and how helpful staff were. Catering was amazing and the food excellent. The reception was also perfect. We had a few hiccups but it was nothing that the staff were no willing to work with us on. All in all I was very pleased with the staff and what we got for the price and would recommend the zoo to anyone who wants a beautiful out door wedding and an excellent staff this is the place!

r way through the major zoos in Ohio and even one in Germany! Zoos were kind of our thing. But we didn't know what to expect as far as planning a wedding there. From the first contact with the wedding coordinators at the Toledo Zoo, we knew we made the right choice. They were so fun and easy to work with. They were passionate, experienced, and extremely helpful. We were living in Columbus at the time and they were very flexible with helping us with the planning process. We didn't get a chance to see our venue, the Nairobi Pavilion, decorated for a wedding before our big day, so we put a lot of trust in the pictures they provided and what we were told from other vendors who have worked closely with them. (All the vendors I worked with loved working with the Toledo Zoo which I think says a lot as well.) The zoo still proceeded to exceed all expectations. The atmosphere it provided was the perfect mix of fun and elegance. The food was delicious. The service was fantastic. There was a carousel and train running during the cocktail hour. The African Safari animals were out. The dance floor was perfect and the ceiling was decorated beautifully by Candlelight Occasions to give it a sophisticated and elegant feeling even though it was an open air pavilion at the zoo. The entire day and even the weeks leading up to the wedding could not have gone more smoothly. I still have wedding guests telling me it was the best reception they have been to. If you are looking for a fun and unique place to host a great party for your wedding reception that will have your guests talking for months, I cannot imagine a better place. Oh, and the price isn't bad either! Especially considering all that they provide and how much FUN this venue is!

ery low humidity. We had cocktails & hors d'oeuvres on The Overlook! Awesome! We paid the zoo to keep the animals out for an hour. Everyone loved it! Just so unique and fun! We then went in to the Nairobi Pavilion which I had Chris Magers decorate with mini white lites, organza and blue and lime green Chinese lanterns above the dance floor. Between the flowers, décor, linens, great ,music and not to forget awesome food which the zoo does all their own catering! The wedding cake and cupcakes were made by Timberline Bakery which is the zoo's bakery.....yum!!!!!!! The entire evening went off without anything going wrong. Everyone had a great time and we're still getting compliments on what a fun reception it was! I have always loved the zoo and just thought it would be a different venue to have Katie & Eric's reception at! They do a great job and highly recommend them for weddings, showers, rehearsal dinners, corporate meetings, etc.... Thank you for a wonderful evening! One that I will never forget! Kathy Feher

norganized no one knew, where to go, what to do, or what was going on. Sydney our assistant that was assigned to us for the rehearsal and the coordinator for the day of, didn't know what was going on, and was not flexible, thankfully Bailey was there to help as well.

e. We had a lot of quirky things that we wanted to take place. For instance, I asked them to make my mom's margarita recipe. With every request, they went above and beyond to accommodate. I had several people say to me that it was the coolest venue they'd ever been to. I highly recommend the Toledo Zoo!

he friendly staff, the beautiful setting, etc. I definitely recommend the zoo for a ceremony or at least reception venue!

he Zoo was accommodating to my requests and I can honestly say I can my perfect wedding.

overed everything that I could possible have questions about. They reassured me that no matter what happened or changed at the last minute, they would have a plan and it would all work that. That's exactly what ended up happening. The day of our wedding, after everything was set up for the beautiful garden, the sky opened up and it poured rain. I was very hopeful that it would stop, but it just rained harder as the night went on. Fourty five minutes before the wedding, the wedding coordinator came to me and ask me what I wanted to do. I opted to move the ceremony into Niarobi, where the reception was. I was nervous about this because I didn't want to get married in a room where people were sitting at their tables eating appetizers. I didn't even know what the room looked like. Our dressing room was in the museum and zoo staff used their own personal umbrellas and vehicles to drive us to the ceremony. They all kept us smiling and laughing, despite the dreary weather. Once in the paviliion, staff lined us up and made sure everything was set. The music started playing and they cued us down the isle. When I turned the corner I was amazed at what I saw. The chairs were all lined up down the isle, people on each side, and the room was decorated beautifully! The coordinators took our decorations and directions for set up and made it look so much more beautiful than we ever imagined. The setting was perfect, I can't even imagine it looking any better. It rained so hard that it was hard to hear the pastor at times, but other than that, it was amazing. After the ceremony, everyone took their chair from the isle and went to their table. Appetizers were served and the night went flawlessly. The food served was wonderful! All of my guests loved the food and the cake, that was baked at the Timberline Bakery of the Toledo Zoo. The entire day was perfect. The zoo staff all did a wonderful job and never once got pushy or demanding. They didn't rush us or make us feel uncomfortable in anyway. I only have good things to say about the Toledo Zoo as a venue. From the wedding coordinators right down to those who disassembled the reception, everyone was amazing, so genuine, and so accommodating. The wedding was perfect, I have nothing negative to say about the night, the staff...even the rain. Perfect, perfect wedding. If you like animals and love the exotic theme, I urge you to consider the Toledo Zoo as your venue. You will not regret it.

reat food. Lots to choose from.

ght down to the end of the night. When thunderstorms were on the radar, a garden wedding was out of the question. Kate made the back up plan happen with out a hitch. Nancy had the Nairobi room looking fantastic. Colleen answered all our questions leading up to the big day. Because of the great people working at the Toledo Zoo, we had a very fun wedding night. Thank you!

thing was perfect. The planning was simple (luckily, since we did EVERYTHING in 3 months!), the excecutuon flawless, and the Zoo had all of our concerns and questions answered before we could even think to ask them. I HIGHLY reccommend the Toledo Zoo for weddings, and any other event. Ask for Colleen Tankoos - she's awesome!! Our day-of coordinator Katelyn Morschak was also wonderful . . . even our DJ raved about her and the ease of the evening! The entire staff, from servers to chef, and even our golf cart driver, Zowoi, were so gracious and hospitable. We have not a single complaint. Thanks again!!

e had so many compliments on the venue, the food, and the staff. I would not hesitate to recommend or use them again for upcoming events. Thank you Toledo Zoo, Colleen, and your staff for a most perfect day!

ed, and worked hard to fulfill every silly little request. Any time I had a question, I got an answer within the next 24 hours. They were also very good about accommodating our guests with very serious dietary restrictions. It may have been my wedding, but I can honestly say that it was the most beautiful wedding I have ever been to, and it is all thanks to the hard work of Colleen and her team. The food was amazing, the cake was superb, and the decorations were breathtaking. My guests really appreciated being in one place for the ceremony and the reception, rather than having to travel between locations, and they had wheelchairs on site for guests with mobility problems. I guess this is one thing that happened that really sums up how wonderful *everyone* was to us at the wedding. At one point during the reception I was really overheating, and wanted to find one of our programs to use as a fan. They had already been packed up by the staff, so some of the girls in the kitchen found a paper fry basket, broke it down, and gave it to me to use. It was such a kind gesture from someone who really could have just stayed in the background, and it really touched me. (And really helped cool me down!) A few minutes later, one of the girls found the fans and left one on our table. If I hadn't been about a million degrees, I would have given her a big hug. If you want an absolutely amazing wedding for a great price and low stress, get married at the Toledo Zoo.

I didn't lift a finger... Every detail was perfectly executed and our guests are still raving about our wedding two months later! We have priceless memories and endless smiles to remember our perfect day!

any of my questions or concerns. The night of the reception, everything went so smoothly. They had everything set up for me, the food was delicious and the service was wonderful. All of the staff were friendly and helpful. I couldn't have asked for anything more.

o our garden wedding. The weather cooperated but if it hadn't there was always a rain space back up plan. The food was delicious and the reception was fun! Having an appointed wedding planner made everything easier, Michelle really went above and beyond.

d the staff, we were confident it was going to be the wedding of our dreams, and we were right! Colleen was so wonderful to work with and constantly kept us informed, on task, and answered numerous emails from me and my mom. We were supposed to get married in the gardens, but automatically had a "rain" venue reserved, so I was not at all stressed when it rained on our wedding day. Besides our wonderful floral arrangements, centerpieces, etc., we didn't really have to add any decorations, because the Nairobi Pavilion was already so unique and perfect for our reception! We and our guests got to enjoy rides on the carousel and a train ride on the Safari Railway to see the many African animals! It was so fun and unique! I cannot even being to describe how delicious the food was, and how kind the staff was with working to make sure the menu was exactly how we wanted it. We got married in September 2011, and people are still commenting to us how it was the best wedding they've ever been to! We've had numerous of our male friends and family say that they usually don't enjoy weddings, but that they had a blast at ours! I highly recommend trusting Colleen and the entire Toledo Zoo staff with your wedding. Not only will you NOT be at all disappointed, but it will surpass anything you could have imagined and turn out to truly be the wedding of your dreams!

o Zoo was able to cater the wedding and the Timberline Bakery provided the cup cakes. The food was delicious and the service was incredible. Every step of the planning process was smooth and the staff at the Toledo Zoo was organized and energetic. They were helpful and kind. The staff went above and beyond in every aspect of our big day, including making sure my aunt had a special dinner plate delivered to her seat at the reception because she has severe food allergies. We researched several venues and we honestly believe we got the best experience and value for our money. Our wedding day was stress free and we enjoyed every minute!!

ponses to my never ending questions and they were very accomadating to some of the requests I had to make for some possibly difficult guests. They had great opinions and organization to make planning from far away more pleasant. My family did my food tasting and said that it was enjoyable and when we got the food everyone was very happy unlike some of the other weddings I have been to where the food is terrible. I found the pricing on the bar and food to be a good deal for having a served meal. The bar staff was great and they were helpful with the teardown and set up. My set up went smoothly and they were very enthusiastic about our table arrangements ( peacock themed) which made me feel great ( important when you spend so much time planning). All of my other vendors loved working with the zoo. Pictures went realy well considering it had rained that day and they were very sympathtic to out group and the other wedding about how hot we all were! BEST THING EVER ! having an animal demo at the cocktail hour, my guest were so surprised to have something differnt and the handlers were very patient with all the guests. I ended up with amazing pictures of happy guests and wedding party at all different types of places. In the end I would say that I would do it over and over again the exact same way with the Zoo because I believe they made a special experience very memorable for the Bride and Groom and the guests and in the end thats what you have to ask for! Best thing about my wedding besides my new husband was how well the zoo brought everything together for me .

ugh we missed the beautiful flowers, I think our guests felt more involved in the theatre setting. The decision was made at noon before a 4:30 p.m. wedding. The staff and our flower ladies were fast acting and flexible. The weather cleared so all were able to parade to the Nairobi Pavilion for cocktails, rides on the train and carousel and then a marvelous buffet dinner. Colleen was so patient with our endless emails and lists leading up to the event. They were responsive to our comments on the food choices and bent over backwards to please our palates. As a result I think we never experienced a glitch as Colleen held our hand through the entire day and evening. The package the zoo offers is one of the most reasonable I have ever encountered. I think one must keep that in mind when looking at extra fees. Our guests, six months later, are still raving about the event. Thank you, Toledo Zoo, for wonderful memories.

ut everything you can think of. The venue was beautiful though and I don't regret going through the hassle now that I look back on it.

d a great time. We rented extra fans, and in August that was definately needed. The zoo worked with us on several custom things we wanted. It did feel like many things were "additional charge" such as round tables instead of rectangles. We splurged on the extras such as the train and carosel running during appetizers, and that was well worth it. In the end, they made sure everything was just the way we wanted it on our wedding day, and it was pretty much perfect minus some timing hiccups .