Zoo La La - Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden®

A guest holding a python

Gorilla looking at a guest

Baby Wallaby in a pouch

Thane Maynard with two guests

One of the hottest events of the summer season, Zoo La La, is the region’s wildest party for a purpose. Set in the Zoo’s Africa area, this fun adults night out at the Zoo will include:

Dinner-by-the-bite from 30+ local area restaurants
Zoo-nique cocktails
Raffle, full of special Zoo experiences
Opportunity to mingle with our animal ambassadors and see some of your favorite animals up-close.
Evening of live entertainment.

Tickets will be available for purchase in early February. Please check back then!

Ticket details coming soon.

Funds raised through Zoo La La 2019 will support the Living Classroom Education Access Fund providing free field trips to schools in need as well as the Ambassador Council Future of the Zoo Fund which will provide funding to preserve the Zoo for future generations.

Zoo La La is hosted by the Zoo’s Ambassador Council, a diverse group of young professionals committed to supporting the Zoo’s mission.

Please note: All guests must have a ticket and be 21 or older to attend the event. Guests with infants and/or small children will not be permitted to enter the gates under any circumstances.

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Sponsors

Thank you to the Title Sponsor:

Sponsorship of Zoo La La gives your company the opportunity to reach the Zoo’s well-educated and affluent members in a way traditional advertising cannot….by incorporating your brand and message into their lifestyle.

For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Emily Roberts at 513-487-3324 or [email protected].

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sleeping Bag Sponsor - Expand for details

With your gift of $525 to support Zoo La La, you will give 15 children an opportunity to prowl through the Zoo after hours with a Nocturnal Adventure program. Students explore the Zoo after sunset and have the chance to encounter to some of our night owl residents. Afterward, students spend the night at the Zoo and enjoy a special animal demonstration before heading home. With your donation you will receive 2 tickets to Zoo La La as a thank you.

Education Superhero Sponsor - Expand for details

A Superhero refers to someone with extraordinary capabilities. When you support Zoo La La as an Education Superhero you will be providing an entire classroom of students the chance for an extraordinary field trip. During their trip, not only do students have the opportunity to see in person amazing animals they have learned about in textbooks, they also receive a private presentation from Zoo staff. With your sponsorship of $1,000, you will receive 4 tickets to Zoo La La.

Restaurants – Coming Soon!

If your restaurant is interested in participating in Zoo La La, please contact our Events Team at [email protected].

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is the recommended attire for Zoo La La?
Easy Elegance! Animal prints, stripes, midi dresses and skirts are always show stoppers. Check out our Pinterest board to get ideas on how to make Easy Elegance work for you (and for him too!)

Where is the best place to park?
All guests will enter through the Zoo’s main entrance on Vine Street. Gates open at 6:45pm.

Is Zoo La La rain or shine?
Yes. In case of inclement weather, you will be notified via email by 6pm if the event will be rescheduled or postponed.

Can we purchase additional guest tickets at the door?
If the event is not sold out, absolutely!

How early may we arrive to the event?
We ask that you arrive no earlier than 6:45pm.

How do our “Drink Tickets” work?
You will be given a wristband with four drink tickets which can each be used for a glass of wine, a beer or our evening’s specialty cocktail. There will be a cash bar for all other drinks options available at your leisure.

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