Partners in Conservation
Learn about the Zoo’s financial commitment to holistic conservation efforts in Central Africa.
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Zoofari Tickets Are On Sale NOW!
Join us for Central Ohio's premier philanthropic event for animal conservation on June 22, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.!
- A variety of art, comedy and music throughout the Zoo.
- Premium beverages and a wide range of fantastic cuisine!
- Explore select habitats in our Adventure Cove, Asia Quest and Shores Regions.
- Wonderous encounters with animals and their care teams around Conservation Lake.
- NEW for 2024! Rise Brands, the local company behind Pins Mechanical Co. and 16-Bit+Arcade is coming to Zoofari and hosting an entertainment experience for all guests. Game on!
Zoofari is exclusively guests age 21+, and tickets to this event are limited.
Tickets for Zoofari are on sale now for $250 per ticket.
ARt & Entertainment
Dance the night away, laugh until your eyes water, and marvel at the incredible talents of local performative artists.
CULINARY EXPERIENCE
Premium beverages and delectable bites in a jaw-dropping atmosphere? Yes, please.
Zoofari raffle
Enter to win a First-place prize of a fabulous cruise for two on the 2025 Buckeye Cruise for Cancer OR win a second-place prize of 4 Front Orchestra Tickets to experience Disney's THE LION KING at the Ohio Theatre on July 5, 2024!
You're Making a Difference.
Zoofari is not only a fun time, but your ticket purchase directly supports the redevelopment of the historic North America region at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, including new habitats for:
- Mexican wolves
- Bald eagles
- Black bears
- North American river otters
- Trumpeter swans
Adventurer Level
$250 per ticket
- Beverages and food samplings
- Up-close and educational animal interactions
- Live art and entertainment
Safari Level
$500 per ticket
- Private reception in the Heart of Africa region at 5:30 p.m.
- Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, animal encounters, a special arrival gift
- Full access to Zoofari at 7:00 p.m.
- Access to reserved areas at each entertainment venue later in the evening
New for 2024: Private Dens!
The Ultimate Zoofari Experience!
Each den includes Zoofari tickets, your name and logo on the den space, and digital signage.
- Gold Den: $25,000. 10 x 30 ft. space, 4 Safari Level tickets, 30 Adventurer Level tickets.
- Silver Den: $15,000. 10 x 20 ft. space, 4 Safari Level tickets, 16 Adventurer Level tickets.
- Bronze Den: $7,500. 10 x 10 ft space, 4 Safari Level tickets, 8 Adventurer Level tickets.
Zoofari dens will book quickly and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Our Celebrated Sponsors
Thank You to these amazing sponsors:
Art Sponsor
Animal Art Enrichment Sponsor
Beverage Sponsor
Event Sponsors
Lake Sound Sponsor
Zoofari Shirt Sponsor
Your support helps to ensure that Zoofari is a great success!
Become a sponsor for:
- The Mainstage
- Lakeside Theater
- Beastly Bites
- Beverages
- Photo Booths
- and more!
Donate to our North America Project
What to Expect at Zoofari
Bring a date, your friends, your coworkers, or just yourself for an upscale evening with a great cause!
- Gates open at 7 p.m.,! Enjoy food, drinks and entertainment around Conservation Lake and Shores from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Wild Encounters will join us from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at various locations around Conservation Lake.
- There will be live penguin painting and an auction at 7:30 p.m. next to Wild Burger.
- Water’s Edge opens at 8:00 p.m.! Enjoy Pins Mechanical, more food and drinks, and music, and live music with Bluewater Kings starting at 9 p.m.
- Comedians Rocky Dale Davis and Pete Lee perform at Lakeside Theater/Comedy Coop from 8:30 p.m. to 10:45 p.m.!
Want to do more? Consider joining as a donor, a Giving Society member, or even by symbolically adopting an animal!
New for 2024: Get Your Game On!
Rise Brands, the local company behind Pins Mechanical Co. and 16-Bit Bar+Arcade, is coming to Zoofari!
Take a break and have old-school arcade fun (with a modern twist!) alongside your friends and family at the Pins Mechanical Co. Pop-Up.
