

She was there the day of the wedding as well to make sure everything went as planned. Delanie made sure we were always well informed about any upcoming deadlines and always made sure we were on track with our planning. She was so patient, kind, accommodating and knowledgeable. Our coordinator was Delanie Brown and she was the absolute BEST person to work with! Delanie started communicating with me months before the wedding and always made herself available to answer my many questions. We upgraded our bar and appetizers too, which I highly recommend because the Cheetah-rita signature cocktail and upgraded appetizers (we upgraded to the ahi tuna and vegan falafels, on top of the 3 standard hor d’oeuvres that you get with the package) were a hit amongst our guests! So many of my wedding guests have said that this has been the most beautiful and unique wedding location they have been to! One of the most magical things happened when we were saying our vows- a few giraffes lined up right behind me as if they were wanting to listen too! And as a bride, this location and venue was the most perfect thing I could have ever imagined! And I cannot praise the staff more.

We chose the plated meal option and the food was all so delicious and cooked to perfection (we had the pan seared chicken, baseball top sirloin and shiitake mushroom risotto). When you arrive to the venue, you truly do not feel like you’re in San Diego anymore but rather on a safari vacation! There's a fun fire pit and beautiful bar built into a tree (how cool is that!). You can even experience a close-up encounter with one of the zoo’s dynamic animals as an extra special touch! Contact the San Diego Zoo & Safari Park to learn more about this one-of-a-kind venue. For your convenience, you will be provided with garden chairs for your ceremony, tables and chairs, linens, and china. You can choose some of your other vendors from the zoo’s list of recommendations, selected for their high quality and professionalism. Before your wedding day, you and your partner can attend a menu tasting to sample the delicious offerings by the catering team. Their event coordinator will be on hand to assist you throughout the planning process, crafting a bespoke menu and a detailed timeline for a seamless flow. The award-winning team at San Diego Zoo & Safari Park wants to ensure an exceptional experience for your wedding day. The pavilion is an ideal setting for larger gatherings. Gorgeous round chandeliers hang from the top, creating a romantic glow for your celebration. Other reception locations include the Hunte Nairobi Pavilion, a spacious round building with a sweeping vaulted ceiling. Reminiscent of a South African lodge with exposed rafters and a baobab wood bar, you can enjoy the immersive experience of the savanna with roaming giraffes, gazelles, and rhinoceros. The Kijamii Overlook is also a beautiful ceremony and reception option, featuring panoramic views of the park. Tall trees and exotic plants fan out by the water’s edge, creating an atmosphere of secluded romance. You can say “I do” by the picturesque lagoon. You can choose from a variety of ceremony and reception sites for your big day, hosting anything from 50-250 loved ones at your location of choice. You can exchange vows and dance the night away in a truly unforgettable venue that will elevate your wedding into something extraordinary. The dedicated events team invites you to plan the celebration of your dreams amidst lush foliage, rolling hills, and exotic creatures. San Diego Zoo & Safari Park in Escondido, CA, offers a wonderfully unique setting for your wedding day.
