rental Spaces

We have a few spaces in the Zoo that are reservable for your group!

Each of these rental spaces are available to rent between 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM, May - September only!

Must reserve at least 2 weeks in advance and is subject to availability.


Things To Note:
Wildlife Museum will be available for "After-Hours Zoo Rental" only.

In case of inclement weather during any of the smaller, outdoor events, party can be moved indoors to either Hideaway Park, Earl Bane Gallery or the Museum Lobby.

All Zoo packages will need a rain date.
Zoo Rental With Tent

After-Hours Zoo Rental

Allowable # of Guests: Unlimited ; Minimum 250
No bookings available on Sunday or Monday

Rental Fees:

Includes admission for 250 people.
Additional admission may be purchased for $11.00 per person.

  • $7,500 - Friday or Saturday
  • $6,500 - Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday

Add Ons  (additional $):

  • Tables
  • Chairs
  • Tent
  • Catering
  • Golf cart shuttle

Additional Info:
Animals will be available to view in their outdoor habitats until 7 or 7:30 p.m.

Gift Shop & Wildlife Museum will also be open.

Family sitting at table inside Bamboo Bay

Bamboo Bay Rental

Allowable # of Guests: Up to 50

Rental Fee: $2,000 - Daytime or Evening

Included with Rental Fee:

  • Full Bar at the Tiki Bar - can be cash or hosted bar
  • Tables & chairs
  • Or, bar top tables

Add Ons (additional $):

  • Catering
  • Golf cart shuttle
  • Keeper Chat
  • Touch Cart
Photo of our gazebo by the koi pond

Koi Pond Gazebo Rental

Allowable # of Guests: Up to 30

Rental Fee: $1,000 - Daytime or Evening

Included with Rental Fee:

  • Wine & beer only - can be cash or hosted bar
  • Tables & chairs
  • Or, bar top tables

Add Ons (additional $):

  • Catering
  • Golf cart shuttle
  • Porta potties
  • Keeper Chat
  • Touch Cart‍
Group event in front of Pride of the Prairie with lions overlooking above the crowd.

Pride of the Prairie Rental

Allowable # of Guests: Up to 50

Rental Fee: $2,500 - Daytime or Evening

Included with Rental Fee:

  • Wine & Beer or Full Bar - can be cash or hosted bar
  • Tables & chairs
  • Or, bar top tables

Add Ons (additional $):

  • Catering
  • Golf cart shuttle

Additional Info:

Lions will be out in their yard until 7 p.m.

Gift Shop will be open.

Ready To Host Your Event?

To inquire about availability and rental details, contact our Event Manager, Kris Bell, at 785-827-9488 x114 or email kris@rollinghillszoo.org.

Or, fill out our to gettarted today!

EVENT INQUIRY FORM