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2. Looking to book a private evening event at the zoo? You are in the right place! Please completely fill out the request below and the guest services department staff will be in touch with you to confirm your event details.
4. Pricing and Scheduling

   $650 plus tax ($200 non-refundable deposit required at time of booking). Admission per participant: adults (age 13-61) are $8.00 each. Children (age 3-12) are $5.50 each. Seniors (age 62 & older) are $6.50. Children age 2 and under are $0.50.

6. What is Included

   Two-hour rental of the Tent on the Green from 5:30-7:30 p.m. (additional time can be requested. See cost below) and ten (10) picnic tables (one is ADA). Tent area seats approximately 100 people. If additional picnic tables are needed, renter will be required to pay for their rental through IF Parks Dept. Events only available for booking from May-September.

8. What is Not Included

   Admission is NOT included in event price. Your guests will pay the group rates listed above; additional tables and chairs only provided upon request (limited amount available); 10'x10' pop-up tents upon request (max of five at $35 each); must provide all of your own supplies including extensions cords (220V not available). 

   Optional: a visit from one of the Animal Ambassadors ($50 additional fee, zookeepers' choice), staffed Children's Zoo ($50 additional fee) additional hours may be requested at $200 per hour. NOTE: If your guests and/or vendors remain in the zoo after the event end-time, you will be charged at least an additional hour.

10. Business/Agency Name
11. Contact Person*
12. Date & Time of Visit*
    Date & Time of Visit

    Date & Time of Visit
14. Address*
15. Phone Number*
16. Email Address*
18. City*
19. State
20. Zip Code
22. Number of Adults (estimate is fine)*
23. Number of Children (estimate is fine)*
24. Event Purpose
26. Animal Ambassadors*
    -- Select One --YesNo

    Would you like a 30-minute visit from two animal ambassadors? Additional $50 plus tax.

27. Pop-Up Tents (10'x10') Requested*
    -- Select One --YesNo

    Would you like to rent pop-up tents from us? Rental is $35 each plus tax.

28. If yes to pop-up tents, how many (up to 5)?
29. Fully Staffed Children's Zoo?*

    1. Yes
    2. No

    Would you like the goat petting area open during your event?

31. Additional Hours Requested*
    -- Select One --YesNo

    Would you like to add hours to your event? Cost is $200 per hour. If your event runs beyond its end time, you will be charged at least one additional hour.

33. Will you have a caterer or other subcontractor?*

    1. Yes
    2. No

    If your event has a caterer, face painter, snow cone/cotton candy vendor, etc. PLEASE let us know. Your vendors MUST make prior arrangements with the Zoo Guest Services Supervisor on setup, arrival time, takedown, etc. AT LEAST one week before event. Let your vendor know they should begin breaking down and cleaning up a minimum of 30 minutes before your event ends, and they must have vacated the zoo by the time your event ends (otherwise, you'll be charged an additional hour if they remain after the event end time).

34. If yes, please enter the subcontractor(s) name(s), phone number(s), and email address(es). If none, enter N/A:*
36. Comments to Help Us Ensure Your Event Success (add details, table/chair requests, etc.)
38. Please check you acknowledge and agree to each of the following:*

    1. I understand my event is not fully booked until I have been contacted by the Zoo Guest Services dept. and paid the event deposit.
    2. I agree to pay any and all fees and charges related to my event.
    3. I agree to pay for any damage that occurs during my event.
    4. I understand any agreements made verbally between myself and my subcontractors, or between my organization and zoo staff outside of this contract may not be honored.
    5. I understand everyone associated with my event must be out of the zoo by the time my event ends. If not, I understand I will be charged for at least one additional hour.
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