ZOOFARI 2025 is not your average night out, with animal prints, gourmet bites, summer cocktails, and moonlit strolls through one of the country’s most beloved zoos.
On Friday, June 20, the Saint Louis Zoo’s most anticipated adults-only event returns. Guests 21 and over can eat, sip, dance, and explore—all while raising essential funds for the zoo.
As the zoo’s largest annual fundraiser, ZOOFARI supports world-class animal care, conservation, and education programs.
An Evening of Culinary Delights and Entertainment
ZOOFARI 2025 offers a chance to sample appetizing bites from more than 30 local restaurants, including favorites such as Pappy’s Smokehouse, Ted Drewes Frozen Custard, and Olive + Oak.
Guests can enjoy premium open bars, live musical entertainment from The Block Party Experience, and a silent auction offering exclusive animal experiences, all set against the backdrop of the zoo’s unique attractions.
Other special activities include a wine pull, local restaurant gift card wall, and “bubbly wall.” And don’t worry: Your favorite attractions, including the Emerson Zooline Railroad and Mary Ann Lee Conservation Carousel, will be open for the event as well.
Attendees are encouraged to embrace the spirit of the evening with bold animal prints and festive summer cocktail attire.
ZOOFARI Ticket Information
- General Admission: $200 for zoo members, $250 for non-members (7:15 p.m. entry)
- VIP Admission: $500 (6 p.m. entry)
- Sponsorship Packages:
- Leaping Lemur: $3,500 (8 tickets, 6:45 p.m. entry)
- Flapping Flamingo: $5,000 (12 tickets, 6:45 p.m. entry)
VIP guests gain early access to the event, while sponsorship levels offer even more perks such as reserved seating, early bites, and premium visibility. VIPs and sponsors also receive animal-themed wearable accessories as part of their purchase.
Whether you’re grooving under the stars or bidding on silent auction items, every moment helps support the zoo’s mission and the nearly 12,000 animals that call it home.
This post was created by SLM Partner Studio on behalf of the Saint Louis Zoo. Tickets are limited, and this event sells out, so gather your herd, dress your best, and get ready to make memories at ZOOFARI 2025 presented by Well Fargo. For tickets and details, visit stlzoo.org/zoofari.
