SAN ANTONIO \u2013 The Ralston, the San Antonio Zoo\u2019s new event venue, is now open.<\/p>\n
The venue features a ballroom with telescoping doors that can open to a balcony overlooking the Lion and new Congo Falls<\/a> exhibit at the Zoo. <\/p>\n View from the balcony of The Ralston at San Antonio Zoo (KSAT 2025)<\/p>\n San Antonio Zoo spokesperson Hop Roth said the main ballroom can hold 500 people and the space is now available to rent for lunches, galas and other celebrations. <\/p>\n The Ralston lobby (KSAT 2025)The Ralston at San Antonio Zoo (KSAT 2025)<\/p>\n The Zoo plans to utilize the space for special events like its New Year\u2019s Eve Celebration. <\/p>\n The New Year’s Eve Celebration at San Antonio Zoo (SAN ANTONIO ZOO)<\/p>\n According to a release from the zoo, \u201cThe night unfolds with valet arrival, formal attire, live music, and a midnight champagne toast beneath the stars. Culinary stations feature elevated fare crafted for the occasion, paired with late-night indulgences and handcrafted desserts. A personal encounter with the zoo\u2019s Animal Ambassador Team adds a distinctive touch found nowhere else.\u201d<\/p>\n