Dartmoor Zoo

(1)
£1,755 - £4,320 for Venue Hire
Up to 120
Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
Wedding Licence
Instant Brochure!
Receive it immediately

Description

What could be a more magical backdrop for your wedding than a collection of exotic and amazing animals set in 33 acres of beautiful woodland? Your guests will be entertained all day as they are free to explore our wonderful park. As a fully licensed venue, you have a choice of two beautiful locations for your civil ceremony, right in the heart of the zoo. Goodamoor House is one of only a handful of venues in the country to offer an outdoor wedding choice, so the magic will start the moment you walk down the aisle... We have a large, flexible reception room for the evening celebrations and a Marquee Reception Room set in the heart of the Zoo, surrounded by our collection of carnivores. We have a fully licensed bar and plenty of parking for all. We can even arrange coach transport if you need it. Here at Dartmoor Zoo we can cater for any type of food. Whether it be BBQ's, Hog Roasts, 3 course meals or anything else, we can tailor the menu to suit you. And to top it off, we believe that Wedding planning shouldn't be an obstacle course of complicated rates, that's why we have a very straightforward pricing policy so that you can fit our venue into your budget without worrying about any hidden surprises. What nakes our Venue truly special is that all of the money raised from our weddings goes straight back into helping run the zoo, contributing to conservation, education and development.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Alyn
Hello prospective Bride/Groom! Congratulations on your engagement! No doubt you are now undergoing the gruelling task of researching your perfect venue but fear not, Dartmoor Zoo is a truly special Venue that can tick all of your boxes! From booking your Ceremony in our 18th Century Manor House to a Marquee wedding with a reception, we can tailor your wedding to make it unique, unforgettable and exotic. If you would to discuss your requirements further, please contact us today.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2012
No. of Weddings Hosted
Between 30 and 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
20

Overview of Dartmoor Zoo

Wedding Venue Type
Garden / Outdoor
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
120
Reception Capacity
150

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Church within walking distance
Sound system available
Dancefloor available
See more

Wedding Venue Details

Exclusive use
Marquee permitted
Disabled access
See more

Wedding Catering

External catering permitted
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
Asian catering
See more

Pricing for Dartmoor Zoo

Wedding Venue Hire Only
£1,755 - £4,320
Show details
What's Included?
Furniture included
Day before set up available
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Choice of preferred caterers
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
Hide details
In-house Catering (price per head)
£8 - £35
Show details
Packages (price per head)
£135 - £215
Minimum number of guests: 10
Show details

Location & Contact Details for Dartmoor Zoo

Wedding Venue Address
Dartmoor Zoological Park, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 5DG, England, United Kingdom
Show directions

Follow This Supplier On

Gallery
Explore more photos and videos for this venue
FAQs
Find out a bit more from our FAQs

Describe the best wedding that happened at Dartmoor Zoo?

One of our very first Wedding hosted here was a 3 day Wedding weekend, inclusive of an animal themed party on the first day for 150 people followed by their ceremony and reception on day two and finished with a free room zoo day on the final day. Although very tiring, it was truly the most spectacular Wedding I have ever been involved in...in which they managed to turn a day of celebrations into a 3 day festival of love & admiration!

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

The key to a successful Wedding day is our old friend 'Organisation'. Being organised from the very start willl make the journey much smoother! Secondly, work out a budget that you can afford for your ideal Wedding and tailor your inclusions to meet this Budget, things like making your own decorations to match your theme will save you a lot of money and is a rather fun hen get together activity!

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

Due to the rising costs of Venues and services, we have seen a lot of brides and grooms unleashing their inner creative selves by making their own table decorations. We've seen brides browse the local charity shops for old hardback books and pocket watches to match their Alice in Wonderland theme but we've also seen innovative yet vintage Wedding favours such as homemade jam's instead of the classic name place cards.

Describe Dartmoor Zoo in 5 adjectives

Unique, Accomodating, Personal, Scenic, Unspoilt Beauty

Where’s the best photo spot at Dartmoor Zoo?

Traditional drystone Devon Archway

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Dartmoor Zoo?

Celebrity Guests include; -Benjamin Mee -Ross Noble -Anna Richardson -Sue Perkins -Tonia Couch -Martin Johnson -Helen Skelton -Kate Bliss

What’s your favourite canapé?

Parma Ham, Watermelon & Smoked Cheese skewers

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

The echoing howls of the Iberian Wolves.

What is Dartmoor Zoo most unique feature?

The tremondous roar Jasiri the male lion

What part of your business are you most proud of?

Benjamin Mee's international bestselling book 'We Bought A Zoo' which is based on Dartmoor Zoo has been reproduced by Hollywood studios into the family film starring Matt Damon & Scarlett Johanson.
Press & Awards
All our awards & press mentions