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    1 Hour 45-Minute Pavilion Rental in Johnson City

    Reserve an open-air pavilion with picnic tables for up to 32 guests

    4.8 stars• 2.6K reviews
    From$57incl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    1 Hour & 45 Minute Rental

    Ideal For

    Up to 32 people

    Includes

    Pavilion rental, picnic tables

    Highlights

    Reserve Poppie’s Pavilion at Exotic Resort Zoo for your party, picnic, or private get-together. Set up right in front of the gift shop, it’s an easy spot to gather your group.

    • Reserve an open-air pavilion set directly in front of the gift shop
    • Gather at four picnic tables that seat up to 32 guests
    • Bring your own supplies to customize your get-together
    • Plan zoo admission separately since it is not included with the rental
    • Join a Guided Tour or Drive-Thru with other guests if you add admission

    What's Included

    • Open-air pavilion rental
    • Four picnic tables

    Things to know

    Balloons are not allowed for the animal’s safety. Zoo admission is not included with the pavilion rental.

    Cancellation Policy

    Move or cancel up to the day before your reservation for a full refund. Cancel within 24 hours and you will not receive a refund.

    FAQs

    No. Zoo admission is not included with your pavilion rental, so plan to add admission per person if your group wants to join a Guided Tour or Drive-Thru.

    No. Renting the pavilion does not make your Guided Tour private. There may be additional guests on the tour with you.

    Yes. You can bring supplies to customize your get-together, but balloons are not allowed for the animals’ safety.

    Meeting details

    Exotic Resort Zoo, Inc. • 235 Zoo Trail Johnson City, Texas 78636

    Experience provided by Exotic Resort Zoo
    Experience provided by Exotic Resort Zoo

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    Poppie's Pavillion Rental

    $57.12

    Includes 4 Picnic Tables & Seats Up to 32 People

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    Adult

    $22.80

    Ages 13-59

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    Senior

    $20.51

    Ages 60+

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    Child

    $18.23

    Ages 12 and under

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    Review summary

    4.8
    Excellent
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    This Texas Hill Country safari experience earns consistently glowing praise across generations, with reviewers ranging from toddlers to an 86-year-old grandmother all walking away with big smiles. The tractor-guided tours are a clear crowd favorite, giving visitors close-up encounters with giraffes, zebras, bison, camels, capybaras, kangaroos, and more while knowledgeable guides share fascinating facts along the way. Staff like Addy get called out by name for being warm and passionate, and the facility itself is noted for being clean and well-maintained. One practical tip that almost every visitor echoes: buy more animal feed than you think you need. Nearly everyone wishes they had grabbed extra buckets. There is one recurring concern worth knowing about, the zoo's single giraffe, with at least one visitor feeling the animal appeared isolated and understimulated. It comes up occasionally enough that animal-sensitive travelers may want to keep it in mind when deciding. For most people though, this place delivers something genuinely different from a traditional zoo. The open setting, the hands-on feeding, and the sheer variety of animals make it a memorable outing, and plenty of visitors mention wanting to come back. If getting close to exotic wildlife in a relaxed, unhurried environment sounds appealing, this one is hard to beat.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    What an amazing experience! Truly one of the most fun and memorable places we’ve visited. It’s a wonderful destination for every generation — toddlers, children, teenagers, adults, and seniors alike. My mom is 86 years old, and she absolutely loved it and had an incredible time. The atmosphere, the experience, and the joy it brought to our family made this place instantly become one of our favorites. Highly recommended for families and groups of all ages! Pd. One bucket of food per person. You will regret not buying more food for animals. It wort it.

    Photo of Adriana Restrepo

    Adriana Restrepo

    May 22, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    What an amazing experience! Truly one of the most fun and memorable places we’ve visited. It’s a wonderful destination for every generation — toddlers, children, teenagers, adults, and seniors alike. My mom is 86 years old, and she absolutely loved it and had an incredible time. The atmosphere, the experience, and the joy it brought to our family made this place instantly become one of our favorites. Highly recommended for families and groups of all ages! Pd. One bucket of food per person. You will regret not buying more food for animals. It wort it.

    Photo of Adriana Restrepo

    Adriana Restrepo

    May 22, 2026

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