Southwick's Zoo / Galliford's Restaurant

Guest capacity

Up to 200 seated guests

About this venue

Spanning over 200 acres Southwick's Zoo is New England's largest zoological experience. With several venues to choose from like our enchanting Deer Forest, Tented Pavilion overlooking the African Plains or the Daniel's Room with it's fire place adorned patio, you will be able to customize the perfect day for you and your guests. Food and service is provided by our onsite restaurant, Galliford's Restaurant & Tavern. Don't forget to book the Skyfari for your sunset cocktail hour!

Best of Zola 2023

Seated guest capacity

  • 10-200

Venue type

  • Aquariums, Zoos
  • Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
  • Farms, Barns, Ranches
  • Parks, Gardens
  • Restaurants, Breweries

Venue setting

  • Covered Outdoor
  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
2 Southwick St, Mendon, MA 01756

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The Deer Forest

The Most Enchanting Ceremony Location in New England

The Deer Forest is a natural 35 acre New England habitat for our Fallow and Sika deer. Our free-roaming deer love to say hello to your guests and create a beautiful backdrop for your vows. The natural landscape, golden light and tranquil setting create a romantic, one of a kind ceremony venue. Following your ceremony our keepers will be on hand to help your photographer capture the most magical photos.

Guest capacity

Up to 200 Seated

Up to 500 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

Ceremony Chairs 30 Minute Ceremony Ceremony Rehearsal Wedding Coordinator

Room cost

1500

Available services that can be provided by Southwick's Zoo / Galliford's Restaurant

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event coordinator
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Liability insurance
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Wedding cake services
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Reviews

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5.0 (2 reviews)

  • Musical Entertainment

    Verified review
    •Shady Armadillo•3 years ago

    Our country band was hired by Sarah at Zola for a series of musical performances during the summer of 2020. All communications were clear and concise. Payment for services was fair and prompt. As this was during the Covid pandemic, we had multiple conversations regarding the safety of both the performers and the guests and all of our concerns were taken very seriously. Sarah was a pleasure to work with and we hope to be able to work future events together

  • Stunning Wedding

    Verified review
    •Robyn•3 years ago

    Forever grateful. Our intimate covid wedding was planned flawlessly in three weeks. The food was amazing. The cake was to die for! The deer forest was magical. And Sara in the events dept, was the cause of it all. Thank you so much. It was truly perfect.

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