Meeting & Event Spaces at the

Santa Barbara Zoo

Indoor banquet hall with round tables draped in green tablecloths and wooden chairs near large windows
  • Zoo Conference Room

    Capacity: 15 (for presentation), 20 (for open discussion)


     Site Fee: $500


    Available for morning, daytime, or evening meetings  


    The Zoo’s Conference Room is the perfect place for your company’s next meeting. Whether showing a presentation or having a group discussion, this secluded room is a unique alternative to the meeting spaces. Complete with AV equipment and Wi-Fi, there is no need for any additional equipment rentals.

Sunlit entrance to a Spanish-style building with pink walls, arches, palm trees, and a covered walkway
  • Entrance Courtyard

    Capacity: 100


    Available for morning or evening events only. Please call for more information.


    A terrific alternative for brunch events or evening mixers, the Courtyard is a versatile site that is easily personalized for your special occasion. The Courtyard offers guests a cozy, yet open feeling and features a beautifully landscaped pond. This site rental also includes exclusive use of the Ridley-Tree Restaurant indoor space.

Santa Barbara Independent 2025 Best of Best Caterer award badge in blue and gold
WeddingWire Rated badge, blue and gold circular emblem with 53 reviews
Round white badge logo reading “BEST BEACH WEDDING VENUE” with faint cursive text and website URL around edge
Yelp award graphic with smartphone, ribbon badge, and text “People Love Us on Yelp” and “2019 Award Recipient”
Award plaque for Busin’s Hall of Fame 2021, Rincon Events and Zoo Catering Services, red-blue star design
WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards badge, 2017, with gold stars on a white and yellow background

Ready to Plan Your Event?

Get in Touch