Friday, June 21, 2024
ZOOFARI 2024
Save the date for the Zoo's most important fundraiser of the year!
ZOOFARI ... reimagined!
Beginning in 2024, ZOOFARI will be a fusion of A Zoo Ado and ZOOFARI. Enjoy favorite dinner-by-the-bite samples from 40+ local restaurants, refreshing libations and interactive special activities. Dance the night away with musical entertainment across the Zoo, including a national cover band playing your favorite party hits.
NOW AVAILABLE
2024 Sponsorships
Anyone who has attended ZOOFARI at the Saint Louis Zoo will agree that it is the best party in St. Louis. And now, this creative black-tie gala is an ANNUAL EVENT!
Help support the Zoo's conservation efforts here and around the world by securing your sponsorship today.
Sponsorship Brochure
The ZOOFARI Experience for Sponsors
As a ZOOFARI 2024 sponsor, your evening includes:
- Pre-Party*: 6 to 7 p.m.
(*select sponsor levels only)
The exclusive ZOOFARI Pre-Party offers appetizing food selections from the Zoo’s very own Chef Brett, open bars, music and animal-themed interactive activities in Schnuck Family Plaza. - Food Stations: Opens at 6:45 p.m. for sponsors
ZOOFARI sponsors receive early access to restaurants before all other guests! Over 40 local restaurants and caterers will be serving dinner-by-the-bite
samples across the Zoo. - Musical Entertainment
Enjoy live musical entertainment throughout the event, including a national cover band playing your favorite party hits. - Libations All Night
Indulge in an extensive selection of creative cocktails, wine, beer and seltzers. - Fundraising Special Activities
Experience an array of opportunities to make a meaningful contribution, including a restaurant gift card wall, a wine and spirits pull, a silent auction of unique Zoo experiences, a dazzling jewelry bar and more!
Want to be a food vendor at ZOOFARI 2024?
The Zoo is looking for regional restaurants and caterers to offer dinner-by-the-bite samples of their top food items. We anticipate 2,500 total attendees in 2024, including regional corporations and individual Zoo supporters.
There is no charge to participate in ZOOFARI. We ask that each vendor provide at least 1,000 servings of the food item(s) of their choice to feed party guests, as well as staff to serve the food at their booth. In return for participating, each restaurant will receive two complimentary tickets to ZOOFARI, pre-event promotion on the Saint Louis Zoo's website and name recognition in the event program.
To apply to become a ZOOFARI 2024 restaurant vendor, please fill out an interest form or contact specialevents@stlzoo.org.
TICKETS:
Tickets for ZOOFARI will go on sale Wednesday, April 3.
PRICING:
Members: $200 🎟️ Non-members: $250
ZOOFARI tickets are non-refundable. ZOOFARI is a 21+ event.
What to Wear
Guests are encouraged to wear fun, animal-inspired, creative black-tie attire and comfortable shoes while grazing on great food and drinks around the Zoo.