2021 picnic package - san diego zoo

2018 San Diego Zoo & Safari Park Picnic Package.

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2021 PICNIC PACKAGE


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2021Wild Picnic Packages

The following items are included in your picnic package:Memberships do not apply

50 person Minimum

▪ 1-Day Pass for your Guests on the Day of the Picnic ($62 Retail Value)

▪ Unlimited Access to All Regularly Scheduled Public Shows and Attractions:

ZOO – Guided Bus Tour, Skyfari Aerial Tram and Express Bus

SAFARI PARK – Africa Tram and Cheetah Run

▪ General Parking Included ($15 Retail Value at Safari Park)

▪ Unlimited Iced Tea, Lemonade, and Water Station during Food Service

▪ Choice of Lunch (11 a.m.-2 p.m.) or Dinner (5 p.m.-8 p.m.)

▪ Catered Buffet Style Meal (1.5 Hour Service)

▪ 1-Day Pass to Sister Park for All Attendees.

Valid up to 30 Days Following Event Date ($62 Retail Value)

▪ $10 Off New Annual Membership for Adults or Children on the day of the picnic

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a not-for-profit organization. Booking your event

with us helps support our mission of saving species worldwide and leading

the fight against extinction.

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance does not charge gratuity,

but welcomes your donations towards San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance program:

www.sdzwa.org


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PICNIC MENU SELECTIONS

THE COOKOUT

Creamy Potato Salad (GF/Veg)

Field Greens Salad, Seasonal Garden Greens with Red Cabbage, Shredded Carrots, Cherry Tomatoes,

Ranch and House Vinaigrette (Veg)

Fresh Caesar Salad, Hearts of Romaine, Seasoned Garlic Croutons, Tomatoes, Aged Parmigiano-Reggiano,

Traditional Creamy Caesar Dressing

Grilled Angus Beef Hamburgers & All-Beef Hot Dogs (GF) with Hamburger & Hot Dog Buns

Vegan Black Bean Chipotle Burger

Thick and Sticky Baked Beans (GF)

Creamy Cheddar, Smoked Gouda & Asiago Macaroni & Cheese with Buttery Panko Topping (Veg)

Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickles, Mayonnaise, Mustard and Ketchup (Veg)

Sliced Jack and Cheddar Cheeses (Veg)

Assorted Freshly Baked All Butter Gourmet Cookies (Veg)

*Add Gluten Free Buns $72/dozen (1 dozen minimum)

*Add Crispy Applewood Smoked Bacon $6/person*Add Fresh Cut Seasonal Fruit Display $9/person

BAJA TACO BAR“Ensalada Caesar de Tijuana”, the Original Caesar Salad with Herbed Focaccia Croutons,

Shaved Parmiggiano-Reggiano, Oven-Roasted Red and Yellow Baby Tomatoes (Veg)

Chipotle Caesar Dressing

Pollo Asado Ajillo ~ Citrus Marinated Grilled Chicken, Ajillo Peppers, Cilantro

Char-Fired Carne Asada Cebollitas ~ Marinated Seasoned Steak and Charred Scallions

Papas con Cebolla y chile (Potatoes with Peppers & Onions) (Vegan/GF)

Frijoles Borrachos, “Drunken Beans” with Smoked Pork Belly, Cerveza, Tequila and Epazote

“Arroz Rojo” ~ Red Ancho Chile-Roasted Garlic Rice (Vegan)

Sour cream, Salsa Roja, Shredded Cabbage and Cotija Cheese (Veg)

Corn Tortillas (Vegan/GF) and Flour Tortillas (Vegan)


*Add guacamole $8 (GF/Veg)

*Add Crispy Tri-Colored Tortilla Chips and Tomatillo Salsa (Veg) $6/person

*Add Spicy Tortilla Soup with Sour Cream and Tri-Colored Crispy Tortilla Strips $7/person (Veg)

Group Size Adult Price

11am-2pm

Adult Price

5pm-8pm

Children (3-11) Price

Up to 999 $69 $74 $60

1000+ $66 $72 $60

Group Size Adult

11am-2pm

Adult Price

5pm-8pm


Up to 999 $79 $84 $60

1000+ $76 $81 $60


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PICNIC MENU SELECTIONS

ALOHA BBQ SAFARI

Creamy Maui Macaroni Salad (Veg)

Island Mixed Green Salad with Mango, Mandarin Oranges, Red Bell Pepper, Red Cabbage

Fiji Blood Orange Vinaigrette (GF/Vegan)

Roasted Huli Huli BBQ Chicken

Smoked Pulled Pork

Mixed Vegetable Stir Fry with Carrots, Peas, Bamboo Shoots, Bell Peppers, Broccoli & Baby Corn (Veg)

Fried Rice, Carrots, Bell Peppers, Pineapple & Green Onions (Veg)

Hawaiian Sweet Rolls with Creamery Butter


*Add Fresh Cut Seasonal Fruit Display $9/person

WESTERN

Creamy Cowboy Coleslaw (Veg)

Field Greens Salad ~ Seasonal Garden Greens with Red Cabbage, Shredded Carrots,

Cherry Tomatoes

Ranch and House Vinaigrette (Veg)

Sliced Texas Smoked Beef with San Diego Craft BBQ Sauce

Alabama-Style Fresh Chicken with White BBQ Sauce

Black Bean Chipotle Burger (Vegan)

Sandwich Buns (Veg)

Mayonnaise, Mustard and Ketchup (Veg)

Thick and Sticky Baked Beans

Creamy Cheddar, Smoked Gouda & Asiago Macaroni & Cheese with Buttery Panko Topping (Veg)

Cornbread Muffins with Creamery Butter (Veg)


*Add Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles, $3/person

*Add Crispy Applewood Smoked Bacon $6/person

*Add Hot Dogs with Hot Dog Buns $7/person


11am-2pm

Adult Price

5pm-8pm


Up to 999 $74 $79 $60

1000+ $71 $76 $60


11am-2pm

Adult Price

5pm-8pm


Up to 999 $74 $79 $60

1000+ $71 $76 $60

SWEET SELECTIONS

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PICNIC MENU ENHANCEMENTS

Assorted Individual Haagen Daaz Ice Cream Cups $6/person

Fresh Sliced Watermelon $6/person

Fresh Cut Seasonal Fruit Display $9/person

Freshly Baked Chocolate Brownies & Blondies $39/dozen

Freshly Baked Lemon Bars $45/dozen

Additional Beer & Selections based upon request.

Soft Drinks $6 each

Unlimited Soda Bar, 1.5 hours $8/person

House Beer

Bud Light or Corona

$460/Keg (Approx 125 Servings)

non-alcoholic beer available upon request

Premium Local San Diego

Craft Beer

$566/Keg (Approx 125 Servings)

House Wine $38/Bottle

Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Rose, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

BEVERAGES

Enhance your event! All souvenirs below apply towards your food and beverage minimum.

28 oz. Souvenir Handled Cup & Straw $12

San Diego Zoo/Safari Park Logo

Plastic Souvenir Cup, 32 Oz, Straw & Lid

$7


re-useable lunch bag

$3


Kids plastic cup

$6

SOUVENIRS

WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERNothing completes a special event like a furry, feathered or scaly guest of honor. Experience an up-close encounter with some of the rarest and most dynamic species that will inspire and amaze even the most educated animal enthusiast. Enjoy meeting our professional wildlife care staff and learn about wildlife, ecosystems, and the San Diego Zoo Global conservation efforts. Our animal ambassadors include a variety of birds, reptiles and mammals.

45 Minute Wildlife Encounter: (4 animals included) $1500

Wildlife Care Specialist Talk (available to inform and answer questions) $750

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CREATIVE PARTNERS & EXTRA ENTERTAINMENT

Picnic Disc Jockey & Emcee

Unity SoundsDrew [email protected] (Mobile)

Caricature Artist $140/HourFace Paint Artist $115/HourLetter Brush Artist $200/HourGlitter Tattoo Artist $115/Hour

Select one of our Artists to entertain both kids & adults! 2 Hour Minimum.

PICNIC EXPERIENCE and ENTERTAINMENT OPTIONS

http://www.djdrewmiller.com/

mailto:[email protected]

ZOOFARI PARTY AREA (ZPA)

Picnic Venues

Please contact a Sales Specialist for more

information regarding Food and Beverage

Minimums & Rental Fees.

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• Large outdoor party venue with striking ambient large umbrella lit trees; vibrant and festive perimeter decor

• Recyclable service-ware is included• Seating Capacity up to 800 guests

TREETOPS ROOM

• Floor to ceiling windows• Attached outdoor deck

with waterfall

Picnic Venues

Please contact a Sales Specialist for more

information regarding

Food and Beverage Minimums & Rental Fees.

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• Spacious outdoor dining space surrounded by lush landscaping offering eye level view of ourElephants!

• Large string-lit market umbrellas provide shade for seating up to 300 guests with existing tables • Limited availability during operating hours

SABERTOOTH GRILL AT ELEPHANT ODYSSEY

Picnic Venues

Please contact a Sales Specialist for more information regarding

Food and Beverage Minimums & Rental Fees.

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• Outdoor facility featuring up-lit trees and colorful umbrellas

• Stroll throughout Urban Jungle to view Giraffes, Rhino’s, Koalas, Meerkats and more

• Recyclable service-ware is included

China is available at an additional charge

• Existing seating up to 300 guests

• Available after public Zoo hours

SYDNEY’S OUTBACK/URBAN JUNGLE

Picnic Venues

Please contact a Sales Specialist for more information regarding Food and Beverage Minimums 10


HUNTE NAIROBI PAVILION

• This spacious, dramatic, and

open-air destination adornedwith ambient, decorative lighting is perfect for the larger gathering


THE GROVE

• Tucked away between the Park’s ElephantHabitat and the Lion Camp Exhibit is the Grove. An ideal picnic area shaded by Majestic Oak trees

• 6' & 8' picnic tables

• Additional picnic blanket seating is available on the hillside

• Recyclable service ware is included

• Enchanting views of the San Pasqual Valley can be found at this secluded vista.

• Set at existing 42" rounds


MAWAZO TERRACE

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Picnic Venues

• Panoramic views of the Safari Park’s Asian and

African plains where giraffe, rhinos, and

gazelles roam throughout the hillside

• Unique African Lodge inspired facility complete

with fire pit and lush landscaping


KIJAMII OVERLOOK

112021 San Diego Zoo Safari Park Guide/Breakfast & Lunch Menu

MOMBASA PAVILION

• Lush, tropical foliage, harmonious waters and rare birds encompass this intimate open-air African style lodge



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Capacity Chart

Capacities listed may vary based on event specific set-up.

Venue Name Square Ft DimensionsSeating

Provided

Maximum

Capacity

(not as a flow)

San Diego Zoo - Zoofari Party Area 20,000 600 800

San Diego Zoo - Treetops Room 2,415 69x35 100 100

San Diego Zoo - Sabertooth Grill 12,000 300 300

San Diego Zoo – Back Area Only 3,080 22x140 120 120

San Diego Zoo – Urban Jungle with Sydney’s Grill 500 1000

San Diego Zoo Safari Park - Hunte Nairobi Pavilion 7,170 45’ Diameter 300 300

San Diego Zoo Safari Park - Mawazo Terrace 2,080 80x26 100 100

San Diego Zoo Safari Park - The Grove 16,400 -

700

(820 total with

hillside seating)

1200

San Diego Zoo Safari Park - Kijamii Overlook 3,135 - 250 250

San Diego Zoo Safari Park - Mombasa Island Pavilion 2,925 30x90 140 140

San Diego Zoo & San Diego Zoo Safari Park Buyout Options Available


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All venues provide 100% recyclable service ware

SPECIALTY TABLES and CHAIR RENTALS*

8’ Table with Floor-length Linen$77/table

60" Round Table with House Linen and Seating for 10 $72/set

24" Round 42" High Belly Bars with House Linen $57/table

36” Round Cocktail Table with House Linen

Standing Heaters

$46/table

$124 each

Black or White Wooden Chairs

Umbrellas

$15 each

$77 each

AUDIO VISUAL

Audiovisual equipment is available; please ask your event coordinator

for selection and pricing.

Extra Services and Rental Items

Catering Policies and Procedures

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Picnics are scheduled using designated food service times between the hours of 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. or

between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Evening picnics beginning at 5:00pm incur a $5/person

surcharge. Deviations from these time frames are subject to approval and will incur additional fees. All menus

are served buffet style with disposable service ware and include all-you can drink beverages during the 2 hour

time frame.

ADMISSIONS/TICKETING

In order to utilize Catering Facilities at the San Diego Zoo or the Safari Park, an Admissions component per

attendee is required. This admissions component is already included in the Picnic Package Pricing. San Diego

Zoo Wildlife Alliancel Membership or Military status does not apply to Special Events. Tickets and wristbands will

be sent in advance to client for distribution. Requests for advance tickets are subject to five (5) business days

for processing and 3-5 business days for shipping. Client is to return any unused tickets and/or wristbands to the

coordinator on event day. Missing tickets/wristbands are subject to additional charges. 2nd day return ticket

expires 30 days after the date of the picnic. Guests must hold onto their 1-day Pass to use their 2nd day return

pass to our sister location (San Diego Zoo or San Diego Zoo Safari Park). The 1-day Pass must be scanned at the

turnstiles on the day of the picnic to be valid when returning for the 2nd day at our sister location. $10 off new

annual memberships for adults or children on the day of your event. Not applicable with discounted or

evening admissions.

FOOD and BEVERAGE MINIMUMS

Each facility has a food and beverage minimum expenditure requirement. Food and beverage minimums are

met by picnic package price along with any other food and beverage related purchase. Rentals, labor fees,

taxes, animal presentations or other non-food and beverage charges do not apply toward the minimum. If the

minimum is not met, the difference will be charged to the Client. The minimum for each venue varies in

amount, and is outlined in the Picnic Package and/or in the Sales Agreement. Any deviations and/or

reductions in the scheduled program will not alter the Client’s responsibility for full payment of this minimum.

Rentals, taxes, labor fees, animal presentations or other non-food and beverage charges do not apply toward

the minimum.

FOOD SERVICE

All meals will be prepared and served by San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance. Menu selections must be made no

later than three weeks before the event date. Actual menu breakdowns number of adults and number of

children (age 3-11), are required at time of final guarantee. If menus are not selected by the due date, the

Society reserves the right to select a default menu. Food orders must be equal to the guaranteed number of

guests.

For Buffet Meals:

One buffet table (double sided) will be set up for each 100 guests as space allows.

FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVICE TIMES

Designated food service time is as follows:

1.5 hours (50-699 guests)

2 hours (700+ guests)

Additional service time is available at $7.00 per person for food and non-alcoholic drink service, per hour or

part thereof, based on guarantee and venue availability.

BEVERAGE SERVICE

All beverage service will be provided by SDZWA and is subject to the regulations of the Alcoholic Beverage

Control Board of California. SDZWA reserves the right to refuse service to anyone. Consumption of all

alcoholic beverages will be confined to the event area during public operation hours.

DEPOSIT SCHEDULE

An initial non-refundable deposit is required at the time the Sales Agreement is signed in order to consider the

reservation confirmed. If deposit is less than fifty percent of the total projected bill, payment will be due no

later than thirty (30) days prior to the event. The remaining balance will be due in full five (5) business days prior

to the event.

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Catering Policies and Procedures - Continued

GUARANTEE

The Client must notify the Events Coordinator of the final guarantee no later than 10:00 a.m. (P.S.T.) four

(4) business days prior to the Event. This number shall constitute a guarantee and is not subject to

reduction. A head count of children and adults is due at this time. If the final guarantee is not received

within the four (4) day specification, the estimated attendance given at contract will be used as the final

billable guarantee. The client will be invoiced for the final guaranteed attendance or the actual

number of meals served, whichever is greater.

DECORATIONS/THEMING/ENTERTAINMENT

All decorations, theming and entertainment must be approved by the Event Coordinator at least

fourteen (14) days prior to the event. The Society reserves the right to refuse any decoration, theming or

entertainment that may be considered a health or safety problem for the animals or cause damage to

Society property.

For the safety of our guests and animal collection, items not allowed on ZSSD grounds include but are not

limited to: non SDZWA provided alcoholic beverages, any animals other than service animals, balloons,

balls, Frisbees, hacky sacks, hula hoops, bicycles, scooters, tricycles, riding toys of any kind, bug nets,

plastic bug keeper containers, cap guns, noisemakers, toys that make loud noises, fireworks, glass

bottles, jump ropes, knives, weapons, lawn chairs, plants, roller blades, skates, skateboards, roller shoes,

throw away lids and straws, AM/FM radios, scanners, portable TVs, laser pointers, whistles, yo-yos and

guests in costume.

VENUE

In venues where seating exists, the revenue minimum for these areas includes the existing tables and

chairs as arranged. In certain venues, tables may be moved for an additional charge.

All power requirements must be on file in the Coordinator’s office prior to event date. Extensive power

needs are subject to additional charges.

Outdoor venues, or all other venue arrangements, green ware is included. China, glassware and

flatware may be available for rent at an additional cost per person.

Events at the Zoo or Safari Park will not have exclusive use of the Premises unless agreed to contractually.

Event attendees are restricted to contracted Venue after Zoo/Park operating hours. The San Diego Zoo

and San Diego Safari Park will make every effort to avoid any conflicts when there is more than one

group on the grounds at the same time.

Inclement weather options are available for an additional cost and are not included in minimum

charges.

Outdoor venues have basic lighting. Thematic lighting is available at an additional charge.

Entertainment, buffets and presentation requirements will affect capacities.

The San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park are non-smoking facilities.

SAFARI PARK TOURS

Tour pricing available only in conjunction with a private catered event.

Alternate routes can be arranged for guests with mobility impairments.

Arrangements must be made in advance.

A tour cancelation fee may apply, please speak with a Sales Specialist regarding our cancelation policy

SAN DIEGO ZOO TOURS

Tour pricing available only in conjunction with a private catered event.

Alternate routes can be arranged for guests with mobility impairments.

Arrangements must be made in advance.

ZSI-Zoo Scene Investigators and Night Prowl are not available during Nighttime Zoo Hours

A tour cancelation fee may apply, please speak with a Sales Specialist regarding our cancelation policy

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