Zoofari 2013, presented by Nationwide Insurance, is the Zoo's annual, adults-only fundraiser featuring more than 100 central Ohio restaurants and bars serving appetizer portions of their signature dishes and specialty drinks. Guests “graze” their way through the Zoo enjoying live entertainment on multiple stages scattered throughout Zoo grounds. Come with friends, wine and dine your business associates, entertain your out-of-town guests, or reward hard-working employees—don’t miss Columbus’ best summer party! It is bound to be one wild night as the Zoo's adult only premier fundraising event takes place. It's a whole new park after dark!
Tickets are on sale NOW! Don't miss out as the 2012 event sold out! See Below to purchase yours today!
FOOD and BEVERAGE
The following establishments have agreed to be a part of this event and are listed below. We thank them for their support.
- California Pizza Kitchen
- Cameron Mitchell Catering
- Champps Americana
- Chopin Vodka / Southern Wine and Spirits
- City BBQ
- Costco
- Der Dutchman
- Embassy Suites Dublin
- Glazers
- Great Lakes Brewing Company
- Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
- Kroger
- Mitchell's Steakhouse
- New Amsterdam Vodka and Shellback Rum
- Papa John's
- Patron / Southern Wine and Spirits
- Pepsi
- Polaris Grill
- Shawnee Hills Bakery
- White Castle
- The Wine Bistro
AND MORE!
Be sure to check back often, the list will expand as more sign up!
ENTERTAINMENT
Let us entertain you with the following musical guests:
TIME ACT LOCATION
5:00pm – 6:00pm GRASSININE Platinum Party/Polar Frontier
6:30pm – 7:30pm CHRIS LOGSDON featuring Dave Clo Blue Moon Brewing Company Experience at Water's Edge
6:00pm – 7:30pm SUN BURNERS Pre-Party / Bud Light Plaza 6:30pm – 9:30pm COWTOWN VIP Pre-party / My Barn
7:30pm – 9:30pm ERIC VON Conservation Courtyard
6:30pm – 9:30pm SOUL SHINE Asia Quest Mallway
7:30pm – 9:30pm JASON QUICKSALL Flamingo VIP Area
6:30pm – 9:30pm JT HILLIER Yuengling Beer Garden
7:30pm – 9:15pm THE REGANOMICS Blue Moon Brewing Company Experience at Water's Edge
9:45pm – 12:45am DUELING PIANOS featuring the Fiddler Blue Moon Brewing Company Experience at Water's Edge
9:45pm – 12:45am PHIL DIRT AND THE DOZERS* Bud Light Plaza
GENERAL ADMISSION
Each ticket includes sampling of over 100 restaurants' fare, three drink tickets and live entertainment
$75 per person Purchased through March 31, 2013 (pre-sale)
$85 per person Purchased through April 30, 2013 (early Bird)
$95 per person Purchased through May 31, 2013
$135 per person Purchased from June 1 through June 14, 2013
$150 per person Purchased at the door
GROUP DEALS:
Each ticket includes sampling of over 100 restaurants' fare, three drink tickets and live entertainment
- $1,000 for 12 general admission tickets
- $1,800 for 24 general admission tickets
VIP ADMISSION: SOLD OUT!
VIP tickets include a sampling of over 100 restaurants' fare, three drink tickets, live entertainment PLUS free valet parking, access to all private VIP-only bar areas and early entry into Zoofari at 6:30 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL TICKETS WILL BE MAILED THE FIRST WEEK OF JUNE.
Are you interested in being one of our 300 volunteers that help make this annual fundraiser a success? CLICK HERE to register to be a volunteer at Zoofari!