POWELL, Ohio – Hundreds of animal enthusiasts will make their way to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on Saturday, June 16 for one wild night at Zoofari, presented by Fifth Third Bank.
Zoofari is the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium’s signature, adults-only fundraising celebration and is one of Central Ohio’s hottest summer parties. This year’s Zoofari will be the Zoo’s 48th annual party with a purpose with proceeds benefiting the Zoo’s conservation education programs. The fundraiser helps the Zoo remain a global leader in conservation as the Zoo contributes more than $4 million of privately raised funds each year to support conservation and sustainability efforts around the world.
This year’s fundraiser will take place throughout the Zoo from 7:30 p.m. until 1 a.m. and will include signature dishes from nearly 100 restaurants and establishments, adult beverages and soft drinks and multiple stages featuring live entertainment throughout the evening from the Reaganomics, Saved by the 90s and more.
In addition to unique cuisine and entertainment, Zoofari guests can also enter Jack’s Wild Ride raffle for the chance to win one of several prizes, including the grand prize, a 1969 Camaro Convertible. Other prizes include a $5,000 closet or garage makeover provided by Closets by Design, a 14k white gold 3ct diamond tennis bracelet provided by Meyers Jewelers and a $2,000 gift card provided by Nationwide.
Tickets for Jack’s Wild Ride can be purchased for $100 online or in person at the event. Only 1,500 tickets are available for the chance to win one of these incredible prizes, so it’s best to act fast to ensure your entry.
“We are proud of all of the exciting offerings that Zoofari will feature this year,” said William Grové, the 2018 Zoofari Committee Chair. “Not only has this event become a favorite summer tradition in Central Ohio, but it is also a keystone event for the Columbus Zoo that enables us to have a tremendous impact on conservation initiatives in our own backyard, as well as around the world.”
General admission tickets include food, three drink tickets and access to live entertainment. General admission tickets cost $125 per person (while supplies last at this price point) and $150 per person at the door (or when all tickets at the $125 level sell out). Additional drink tickets can be purchased in advance online in a five-pack for $16 or at Zoofari for $4 per drink ticket.
For party animals looking for luxury treatment, V.I.P. tickets are available for $300 (or $3,000 for a 12-pack of tickets,) which includes valet parking, early access to Zoofari at 6:30 p.m. and special access to V.I.P areas.
To ensure a safe party for all, we require IDs to be presented (please present any state-issued ID, driver’s license or military ID), and any underage persons will not be permitted to enter. For more information about this signature fundraising event and to purchase tickets for Zoofari as well as Jack’s Wild Ride, please visit the Zoo’s website.
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About the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Home to more than 10,000 animals representing over 600 species from around the globe, 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 Course. The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium also operates 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 more than $4 million of 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.
