Discover our boutique venues immersed in natural landscapes, where the surrounding wildlife creates an unforgettable backdrop. Each setting offers its own unique character, elevated by attentive service and seasonal menus that celebrate the best of Victoria’s local produce.
Explore our range of event experiences. Our team handles every detail so you can focus on celebrating moments that matter in a setting that inspires.
Distinctive venues set within iconic surroundings. Our event spaces offer varying capacities and atmospheres, each one carefully designed to complement your event’s purpose.
Explore our range of event experiences. Our team handles every detail so you can focus on celebrating moments that matter in a setting that inspires.
Distinctive venues set within iconic surroundings. Our event spaces offer varying capacities and atmospheres, each one carefully designed to complement your event’s purpose.
Available November 2026 – January 2027 | Perfect for 20 to 100 Guests
Celebrate the end of the year with your team in a truly unique setting. The Lakeside Terrace at Melbourne Zoo offers a picturesque, tranquil alcove overlooking our iconic Japanese Gardens and serene lake.
Whether you’re planning an intimate sit-down lunch or a relaxed standing cocktail reception, this versatile open-air space seamlessly accommodates both seating and standing formats. Your guests can relax amidst stunning lush surrounds, spot resident koi fish, turtles, and birdlife, and enjoy a memorable summer event in the heart of the Zoo.
Package Highlights:
Capacity: Flexible layouts for 20 to 100 guests (seated or standing)
Setting: Open-air lakeside venue with views of the Japanese Gardens
Atmosphere: Relaxed, secluded, and beautifully landscaped
Inclusions: Food & beverage, flexible floorplan and dedicated event support
Book a Conference for more than 30 guests in the months of October, November or December 2025 and receive a complimentary 20 minute Ranger talk covering one of the amazing inhabitants of the new Forest of Wonders.
Conference Packages include:
Applies to bookings in the newly refurbished Bong Su only. Ranger talk to the value of $379, topic of talk may vary.
Venue hire and audio visual charges may also apply.
See roaming elephants like you’ve never seen them before in the enormous 21-hectare habitat at Werribee Open Range Zoo. The Grevillea and Tree Fern Shelters along this trail are the perfect space for you to stop, relax and enjoy a light lunch with family and friends before exploring the whole precinct.
Shelter Light Lunch Package 3 hour package
Minimum 20 guests | $85.00 per person
Includes:
Every event at Zoo Events is shaped by its surroundings. From open plains and leafy rainforest enclosures to winding paths alive with movement and sound, each setting brings its own atmosphere.
Working in partnership with Zoos Victoria, we bring together refined hospitality and the natural world to create events that feel grounded, thoughtful, and quietly extraordinary – with a touch of the wild guaranteed.
Thoughtful cuisine sits at the heart of Zoo Events hospitality. Our culinary team creates menus that feel as memorable as their setting, using fresh ingredients sourced from local producers.
While our event catering brings elegance to celebrations of all kinds, visitors to Melbourne and Werribee Zoos will find this same commitment to quality throughout our cafés and dining spots, each venue offering its own distinct atmosphere to unwind in.
“The meeting went incredibly well, and I’ve received a lot of positive feedback about the catering and the room set up. Everyone was very impressed with the delicious food. I really appreciated their professionalism which meant I could focus on making other aspects of the meeting run smoothly.”
“Location was a great setting for our wedding. The animal experiences made for very unique wedding photos and set the scene for a fun and relaxed event. Having everything at one location was a bonus. The venue was everything we wanted: a garden wedding, central to CBD, and amongst nature.”
“The Melbourne Zoo was our dream venue, and it was just as amazing and incredible as we expected. The events staff were friendly, supportive and patient. Not to mention the experience of photos around the animals. Best day ever.”