Questions guests ask about Ohio Wildlife Center

Question 1

How much does a barn rental cost?

Accepted Answer

Weekends (Fri to Sun) are $200 an hour. Weekdays Mon to Thu, 9 am to 5 pm, are $125 an hour, and $175 an hour outside those hours.

Question 2

What do weddings cost?

Accepted Answer

A half-day of 7 hours is $2,500 and a full day from 8 am to 8 pm is $4,500. Extra time is $350 an hour.

Question 3

Is there a rehearsal?

Accepted Answer

A full-day wedding rental includes a 1-hour rehearsal up to 1 week before the event.

Question 4

Is there a discount right now?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The venue says party bookings made during construction get a 15% discount.

Question 5

How do I ask about a rental?

Accepted Answer

Fill in the Facility Rental form with the event date, times, guest count and food plans.

Question 6

Is there a preferred caterer?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The rental guide lists a preferred caterer in its contact page.

Question 7

How many guests can the barn hold?

Accepted Answer

Weddings are held for up to 75 guests. Other event sizes are not posted.

Question 8

Does the rental include set-up time?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Weekend rates include 30 minutes before and after for set-up and tear-down. Weekday rates include set-up and tear-down time.

Question 9

Is AV equipment available?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The rental guide lists a full AV system with a projector and presentation screens, and surround sound music.

Question 10

Can we add animals or a walk to our event?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Animal encounters start at $100 for one animal for 30 minutes. A Wildlife Trail walk is $50, or $75 with a guide.

Question 11

Can the group have a wildlife presentation?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A 45-minute presentation with 2 animals is $150.

Question 12

Where do guests park?

Accepted Answer

Parking is at 9000 Dublin Rd, Powell, Ohio 43065.

Question 13

Do you host children's birthday parties?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The party package is $300 for 1.5 hours in the barn with a 30-minute live animal program, for 25 guests including parents.

Question 14

How many guests can a birthday party have?

Accepted Answer

The package covers 25 guests, including parents. Extra Guests for $50 raises it to 40 total.

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