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 African Lodge is only available April – October.
Rental fee: $5,000
Best dining venue in Omaha! With a 90-foot window overlooking the North America's largest indoor rainforest, this three-tiered restaurant has seating for up to 216 guests for a dinner, including space for a dance area, DJ, and cake table. Groups of up to 284 guests can be hosted for 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: $3,500
- Durham Treetops Restaurant: $2,000
- 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 or 200 for a cocktail reception. Tables and chairs are available.
Rental fee: $3,500
Due to construction, this venue is unavailable until May 2020.
This uniquely designed ballroom transports guests to a world under the sea! Seating is available for up to 300 guests including space for a dance area, DJ and cake table. This space 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 to match your wedding color scheme. Wi-Fi and audio visual equipment are available and included in the rental fee. Tables and chairs are available.
Rental fee: $4,000
Due to construction, this venue is unavailable until May 2020.
Colorful gardens, bronze animal sculptures and exotic birds make this a charming venue for an event. Rental includes a tram from 6 - 9 p.m. The Garden is only available May 1 – September 30 and has limited patio seating available. It is ideal for groups of approximately 200 or less. The Garden Classroom, a quaint indoor space featuring murals of the African Grasslands and restrooms, offers space for up to 50 guests to gather. This building is included with the rental of the Garden of the Senses.
Rental fee:
- Ceremony only: $2,000
- Ceremony and reception: $2,500
Your guests will gather in the modern pavilion featuring round tables and stone features for the perfect covered outdoor reception space. 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: $3,000