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.
- Unlimited 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.
- Purchase your ticket before May 15, and gain access to a private virtual event on May 22 featuring our Animal Care teams!
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
Stay tuned for this year's raffle at Zoofari...you'll be sailing away with joy and excitement when we announce the prizes!
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
- Unlimited 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.
Thank You to these amazing sponsors:
Art Sponsor
Animal Art Enrichment Sponsor
Lake Sound Sponsor
Your support helps to ensure that Zoofari is a great success!
Consider becoming a sponsor for:
- The Mainstage
- Lakeside Theater
- Beastly Bytes
- Beverages
- Artist Tents
- Photo Booths
- Apparel
- and more!
Bring a date, your friends, your coworkers, or just yourself for an upscale evening with a great cause! At Zoofari, you'll:
- Stroll select regions of the Zoo after-hours as it lights up with beautiful colors
- Spend a few hours sampling beverages and delicious Instagram-worthy food
- Meet a few animals along your way who serve as ambassadors for their species
- Know you're directly contributing to new animal habitats in our historic North America Region
Want to do more? Consider joining as a donor, a Giving Society member, or even by symbolically adopting an animal!
elevate your experience: Private Zoofari Dens
A den sponsorship at Zoofari allows you to connect with other community supporters while entertaining employees, clients and friends.
- With this customized experience, you will meet your specific organization’s needs while supporting global conservation efforts at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.
- Sponsoring a den ensures your company will not miss any of the fun, even when Zoofari tickets are sold out!
Den purchases are non-refundable, and guests must be 21 years of age or older.