Journey to Africa for your next gathering or celebration! Modeled after lodges found in the African savanna, the Truhlsen African Lodge features a high-pitched roof lined with plastic thatch shingles, uniquely themed lighting fixtures and a rounded dining space with an oversized faux stone fireplace. Indoor seating for 100, with additional outdoor seating, overlooks the four-acre elephant exhibit and wading pool. Spacious restrooms are also located in the area. To enhance the experience, guests are able to enjoy viewing the elephant family’s new quarters. Rental includes a tram.
The Truhlsen African Lodge is only available for rent April – October.
Rental fee: $4,500
Best dining venue in Omaha! With a 90-foot window overlooking the America’s largest indoor rainforest, this three-tiered restaurant has seating for up to 284 guests for a dinner or a cocktail reception. The Lied Jungle is open until 8 p.m. for guests to walk through. Tables, chairs and microphone are available.
Rental fee: $3,000
- Durham Treetops Restaurant: $1,500
- Lied Jungle® (add-on only): $1,500
Dine among sharks, rays, penguins and other sea creatures. Seating is available for up to 60 guests in the shark tunnel and up to 100 throughout the Scott Aquarium. Larger groups can be accommodated. for a cocktail reception. Tables and chairs are available.
Rental fee: $3,000
Due to construction, the venue is unavailable until May 2020.
This uniquely designed ballroom transports guests to a world under the sea! Seating is available for up to 325 guests and features a 24 foot acrylic tropical reef aquarium and 75 foot modular arts wave-like wall that can be illuminated by a variety of colored lights. Wi-Fi and audio visual equipment are included in the rental fee.
Rental fee: $3,500
Due to construction, the venue is unavailable until May 2020.
Among wild and exotic creatures, treat up to 80 guests to a sit down dinner or 300 for a cocktail reception. This venue also includes an auditorium that seats 312.
Rental fee: $1,500
With a large private deck and fireplace, this space is perfect for an intimate retreat. Located near the Lied Jungle® this venue has enough space to accommodate 60 guests for a sit-down dinner and up to 85 for a cocktail reception. Tables and chairs as well as Wi-Fi and some audio visual equipment are included in the rental fee.
Rental fee: $600
All-new! An Alaskan Village in the heart of Omaha! Guests will gather in the modern pavilion featuring round tables, stone features, and an outdoor kitchen. Other interests include a lighthouse play structure for kids, and a Seaplane floating in a pond. The pavilion seats up to 240 guests with additional seating for 276 on the plaza.
Rental fee: $2,500
Experience an event of giant proportions! The Lozier Theater lobby can accommodate up to 200 guests for a cocktail reception or 72 for a sit-down dinner. The theater itself seats up to 358 for 2D showings and presentations or 324 for 3D films. Featuring a state-of-the-art surround sound system and digital projection in up to 4K high definition, presentations and films will captivate your guests. Rental fee includes an exclusive showing of a film of your choice from our film library. Other viewing options, including full-length feature films, may be available at additional cost. Audio and visual assistive devices for the Lozier Giant Screen Theater are available upon request.
Rental fee: $2,000