Taronga Centre

Taronga Center in Mosman, on the Lower North Shore of Sydney, is a unique wedding venue in the area, a working Zoo, with modern wedding spaces and a professional event team. Taronga Zoo is suitable for romantic and intimate gatherings, elopements and micro weddings with only 15 guests and large affairs with up to 2,000 people outdoors. 

Wedding Ceremony at Taronga Centre

Taronga Centre has spectacular sites for couples to exchange vows:

• Bird Amphitheatre
• Condor Lawns
• The African Savannah
• The Gili Rooftop

Depending on your guest number, the wedding specialist at Taronga Centre will suggest the best location for the ceremony. Ceremonies include 2-hour venue use, bridal attendant, golf cart buggy, pack down and set up, chairs and signing table.

Wedding Reception at Taronga Centre

Taronga Centre has several indoor and outdoor function areas:

• The Dalang Ballroom: The largest reception area at Taronga, features a sophisticated interior, floor-to-ceiling glass windows with great views of Sydney skyline and Harbour; it has access to a spacious private balcony, adaptable to cocktail and seated receptions; capacity: 240 seated guests, 300 people cocktail-style 
• The N’Galawa Terrace: The Area above the Dalang Ballroom, provides views of the Zoo and beyond; the room has a private bar, wheelchair access and an internal sound system; capacity: 150 seated guests, 200 people cocktail-style 
• The Gili Rooftop: Versatile, circular area suitable for receptions and cocktail parties; has retractable doors that open to the Terrace; capacity: 60 seated guests, 100 people cocktail-style 

Wedding Catering at Taronga Centre

This modern wedding venue is proud of its head chef having over 20 years of experience in hospitality. The chef and his team create customisable wedding menus for seated and standing events, blending diverse cultures with authentic flavours and exceptional food presentation, a delight for all senses.

• Seated wedding package features: 
• Chef’s selection of canapés, 3 per person
• Three-course alternate-serve menu 
• Shared seasonal salad
• 5-hour classic beverage package

The menu showcases modern Australian cuisine with noticeable European techniques and Asian-inspired flavours, utilizing local Australian ingredients and classic elements.

For standing events, pick a cocktail wedding menu, that covers the following:

• 4 hot canapé items
• 4 cold canapé items
• 2 substantial items
• Antipasto grazing table
• 5-hour classic beverage package

Cocktail food at Taronga Centre includes a selection of bite-sized dishes, blending Asian, Australian and European techniques, flavours and textures.

Both packages also include the following:

• Service staff: security, wait, supervisor, coordinator
• Wedding cake service 
• Coffee and tea selection
• Cordless mic
• Easel 
• Dancefloor (available for Dalang Ballroom)
• Centrepieces
• Menu tasting for the couple

Optionally, you can elevate the dining experience by adding a seafood, antipasto or cheese station and a dessert table. Late-night food snacks are available, as well.

Plan the Perfect Wedding at Taronga Zoo

Taronga Centre is an all-in-one wedding venue offering up to 62 rooms and suites, for your and your guest's accommodation.  

Contact the Taronga Centre team to get a custom quote and hear more details about weddings at the Zoo.