Luthy Botanical Gardens/Peoria Zoo

Zambezi River Lodge

Located right next to Luthy Botanical Garden inside Peoria Zoo, the Zambezi River Lodge is a new facility seating up to 200 people. It has a cathedral ceiling, thatched roof, exposed timber construction, a huge fireplace, and heated floors.

Rondavel in Africa!

Located just outside the Zambezi River Lodge, this outdoor, open-air rondavel is equipped with a sound system and lighting making this the perfect setting for a DJ or live entertainment and dancing. The Lodge and Rondavel, together, make for a spacious and scenic location for any type of event.

Rose Garden

Woodland Garden

Capturing the spirit of our native Illinois woodland in spring, summer or fall, this location features majestic trees, wooded paths and a verdant glade. The Woodland Garden provides a lush, shaded backdrop for your ceremony.

Learning Circle

Featuring a circular flagstone amphitheatre shaded with an arc of American Yellowwood trees, the seating capacity of Learning Circle is 125 people. .

Crabapple Cove

Crabapple Cove is defined by an enclosure of flowering crabapples that bloom in April Its seating capacity is 100 people. The west side of this garden has an intimate arbor nestled up to a magnificent Fernleaf Beech. Seating in this area is limited to about 30 people.

Conservatory

Featuring an extensive collection of tropical plants, the Conservatory provides a lush, tropical backdrop for your wedding -- a destination wedding without the air travel! Though limited to after-hours rental, the seasonal floral displays at the Conservatory will create a fabulous setting for your ceremony. The seating capacity is 75 people.