POWELL, Ohio – It’s a golden celebration you won’t want to miss! On June 18, 2022, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will be marking the 50th year of Zoofari, presented by Fifth Third Bank.
For one special night of the year at the Columbus Zoo, adults ages 21 years and older can explore the park from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. while enjoying delicious food, signature cocktails and live music—all to benefit the Zoo’s conservation education programs.
This year’s fundraiser will take place throughout most of the Zoo and will feature signature dishes from more than 60 area restaurants and establishments, adult beverages and soft drinks, and multiple stages featuring bands that have been popular over the years at this event
In addition to unique cuisine and entertainment, Zoofari guests can also enter the 2022 Zoofari Car Raffle for a chance to win a 2019 Glacier White Metallic AUDI Q7 Utility 4D Prestige AWD V6, valued at over $58,000! Tickets are $100 each, and only 1,500 raffle tickets are available to purchase online for the chance to win. The winner will be announced on Tuesday, June 21, 2022.
“It’s wonderful to see how much Zoofari has grown since it first began and how it has become a beloved summer event in our community. From enjoying amazing bites donated by local restaurants to appreciating different types of music filing the night air, guests can enjoy all of this as they take in the incredible sights of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium—all while knowing they’re helping to make a difference for wildlife. This is a celebration that our guests won’t want to miss!” said Suzanne and Kevin Larson, Zoofari Committee Co-Chairs.
Like last year’s Zoofari, we will be limiting the number of guests attending to ensure a more enjoyable experience for all, so be sure to purchase your tickets today!
General admission tickets cost $125 per person online or $200 at the door (if the event does not sell out before hand). Tickets include food sampling; three drink tickets for beer, wine, or specialty drink; and live entertainment access. V.I.P. Admission, presented by GermainCars, is for $300 per person (or $3,000 for a pack of 12 tickets) and include early entry to Zoofari at 6:30 p.m.; food sampling; four drink tickets; live entertainment access; and special access to V.I.P areas. In honor of the 50th year, we are also offering Gold Anniversary Club tickets for purchase at $500 per person or $4,000 for a table of eight people! These exclusive tickets include early entry at 6:30 p.m.; access to VIP areas and a special Gold Anniversary Club area with reserved seating at our Water’s Edge venue; food sampling; five drink tickets; and live entertainment access.
For everyone’s safety, IDs will be checked, so guests are required to present a state-issued ID, driver's license, or military ID. Underage persons will not be permitted to enter. More information about Zoofari can be found on the Zoo’s calendar page.
For additional updates about the Columbus Zoo, events, and more, be sure to follow the Zoo’s social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok, and visit us at ColumbusZoo.org.
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About the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Home to more than 10,000 animals representing over 600 species worldwide, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium leads and inspires by connecting people and wildlife. The Zoo complex is a recreational and education destination that includes the 22-acre Zoombezi Bay water park and 18-hole Safari Golf Club. The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium also manages The Wilds, a 10,000-acre conservation center and safari park located in southeastern Ohio. The Zoo is a regional attraction with global impact, annually contributing privately raised funds to support conservation projects worldwide. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Columbus Zoo has earned Charity Navigator’s prestigious 4-star rating.
