Tree performer and guest smiling

Get ready for an unforgettable night of excitement as the Columbus Zoo transforms into a sensational stage!

  • Let the beats of live music resonate through the air, setting the perfect tempo for an evening of joy. 
  • Get ready to belly laugh as talented comedians take the stage.
  • Marvel at the breathtaking talents of skilled performative artists, whose creative brilliance will leave you spellbound.

Stay tuned as we unveil the full lineup closer to the date!

Every moment of this exceptional night is crafted to support a cause close to our hearts - wildlife conservation. Your attendance isn't just an experience...It's a commitment to preserving the wonders of the wild.

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headliners

Pete Lee

Comedian Pete Lee

Back at Zoofari by popular demand, comedian Pete Lee will light up the room with laughter! A veteran of The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon as well as The Late Show with David Letterman, Pete is no stranger to the stage. We're looking forward to seeing him again at Zoofari 2024! 

Meet Pete

Blue Water Kings band

Bluewater Kings Band

Described as party-starting live music experts, Bluewater Kings Band will be playing your favorite songs with unmatched energy. Be ready to be on the dance floor all night! 

Meet the Band

Rocky Dale Davis

Comedian Rocky Dale Davis

With over one million followers on TikTok, you could say that comedian Rocky Dale Davis is a viral sensation! But that's not all...Rocky has also made appearances on NBC, E!, MTV, and Comedy Central. 

Meet Rocky

Zoofari Artists

During your time at Zoofari, keep an eye out for visual artists, performing artists, and roaming entertainment! There's a surprise around every corner. 

man painting wall mural

Adam Brouillette

DJ IQ

DJ IQ

Melinda Dyson

Melinda Dyson

Ibeliz Guadalupe

Ibeliz Guadalupe

Band members

Honey and Blue

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joyUNSPEAKABLE

woman creating chalk art

CC Martyna

man posing for photo

David McCreary

Pete Mills

Pete Mills

man playing guitar

Mark Poseler

man playing guitar

Ryan Peters

man yo-yoing

J.J. Pethel

man posing for photo

Andy Smith

Jen Wrubleski

Jen Wrubleski

Entertainment

friends playing jumbo Jenga

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. 

  • 20 arcade games
  • 13 pinball machines
  • Jumbo Jenga
  • Patio pong
  • ...and so much more!

It's entertainment for all, and you can find it at Water's Edge during Zoofari 2024. Thanks to Rise Brands for the great opportunity and partnership!