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Step 1
Find a zoo that's located by where you live or that's in the destination for your wedding. Larger zoos typically have more options available for weddings and generally have a larger animal population. You can find a zoo online at the website for the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
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Step 2
Meet with the event coordinator. You need to call the zoo and ask for the event coordinator. Smaller zoos may not have a specific person who handles events, but you can ask for a manager or curator. Once you know who you need to work with, schedule an appointment to meet with them, letting them know you want to get married at the zoo.
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Step 3
Tour the zoo. You should have the event coordinator give you a tour of the zoo and possible locations for the ceremony. Also look for potential sites for your reception.
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Step 4
Choose the time of day for the wedding. Some zoos will allow you to have the wedding during business hours. In this type of situation, the zoo usually offers you a group discount rate for the number of people who will attend. After hour weddings are also popular; however, you might be charged extra fees to have the animals up past their bedtime and staff working overtime.
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Step 5
Finalize the details. The date for your wedding may depend on the zoo's event schedule. You need to know if you can get ready at the zoo. Find out what decorations you can bring and when you set them up. You should discuss deliveries to the zoo and who will accept the deliveries. You must set up the time for the dress rehearsal.
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Step 6
Get married. After you complete the planning and have taken care of all the details, it is time to get married. Invite your guests to stay and tour the zoo after the wedding.
