Picnics at Zoo Knoxville

The Event Tent can seat 300 easily per seating and is convenient to Kid’s Cove Petting Yard and our Carousel. Our Conference Center has air conditioning, can seat 70, and a balcony overlooking Black Bear Falls! For larger groups, timed lunch tickets and multiple seatings are offered throughout event day. Evening Picnics can use exhibit spaces and whole sections of the zoo as they become private for your group after hours – some dinner spaces are the Grasslands Patio at Smokehouse, Rocking Rhino Deck at Rhino Canteen, Soaring Eagle Event Lawn, Rocking Rhino Deck, or indoors at Tiger Temple. Facility Fees accompany individual selections or a buy out for the whole park.

Let Lancer Catering create the perfect picnic or evening menu for your event at the zoo! Whether you’re enjoying Welcome Waters at the Zoo Entrance or grabbing Desserts and Snacks on the Go, we ensure your crew stays refreshed for a day outdoors. Have a special menu or beverage request? Let us know, and we’ll craft a customized proposal to exceed your expectations. Our creative team loves themed menus too, so we’ll align with your picnic vision perfectly.