Zoo La La - Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden®

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

Dinner-by-the-bite from 30+ local restaurants
Zoo-nique cocktails
Live entertainment and dancing
Opportunity to mingle with our animal ambassadors and see some of your favorite animals up-close
The entire Zoo is open to guests

Tickets – Limited tickets still remain!

Now through July 7, purchase your $100 ticket for $75!

VIP Tickets are Sold Out

Purchase Tickets Here!

Zoo La La tickets: $75

Zoo La La VIP tickets: $125 (SOLD OUT)

All guests will receive:

Entry at 7:30pm
4 complimentary drink tickets
Access to select habitats throughout the entire Zoo
Dinner-by-the-bite from 30+ local restaurants

VIP tickets include:

Early entry at 6:30 to the Africa area, including bars, food and exclusive animal experiences
Five complimentary drink tickets
Exclusive access to VIP area and bar at Elephant Reserve for the entire evening
Limited number of tickets available!

Sponsorship Opportunities

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 larger sponsorships or questions, please contact David Plogmann at 513-487-3324 or [email protected]

Click here to view all of our 2020 Sponsorship Options.

To purchase Sleeping Bag or Education Superhero level sponsorships online you may click here:

Sleeping Bag or Education Superhero Level Sponsorships

Please contact David Plogmann with questions at 513-487-3324 or [email protected]

Restaurants

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

Frequently Asked Questions:

If I have a question about the event, who can I contact?

For questions about the event, you can send an email to: [email protected].

What is the recommended attire for Zoo La La?

Zoo Chic! Animal prints, stripes, midi dresses and skirts are always show stoppers. Check out our Pinterest board to get ideas on how to make Zoo Chic work for you (and for him too!)

Where is the best place to park?

Please park in the Zoo’s main parking lot at 3400 Vine Street. You can find directions and additional parking details at: Directions and Parking Just look for the solar panels!

Is Zoo La La rain or shine?

Yes. In case of inclement weather, you will be notified via email by 5pm 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! However, historically Zoo La La has sold out prior to the night of the event so we recommend getting tickets early!

What time should we arrive for the event?

VIP ticket holders will be able to enter the Zoo starting at 6:30pm. Doors will open for everyone else right at 7:30pm.

How do our drink tickets work?

You will be given a lanyard with drink tickets attached. Wine and beer = 1 drink ticket. Mixed drinks = 2 drink tickets.

Additional drink tickets will be available: 3 Tickets for $12 or 1 Ticket for $5

Funds raised through Zoo La La 2020 will support the Zoo’s Education Outreach and Zoo Programming, including the Living Classroom Education Access Fund, providing free field trips to schools in need.

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

Cincinnati Zoo Events: Know Before You Go

Based on direction from health experts to promote social distancing, event offerings may be modified. Events offerings will have reduced capacity and are subject to limited availability or closure.

Things to know:

Event guests will be able to self-scan upon entry with the digital tickets that are emailed in advance.
There will be lots of information and signage everywhere! Look for these at Zoo entrances, building locations, and throughout the event space with specific information.
Not sure where to stand? Don’t worry, we’ll have line markers for you.
Zoo employees are required to wear masks. We request that guests wear masks too.
Menus and service styles are changing! This will reduce face-to-face interactions and guest touchpoints.
Three restroom locations will be open. Please be sure to wash your hands frequently (and for at least 20 seconds) to stop the spread of germs! Additional hand sanitizer will be available throughout the park.
We will be following recommended CDC guidelines
Additional protocols and procedures may be announced closer to the event date, as instructed by the government and health officials. Please check this page for the most current information on event updates and safety procedures.
A pre-event email will be sent to you with more information before your event date.

To see what else the Zoo is doing to ensure the safety of our visitors, please visit: http://cincinnatizoo.org/prepare-for-your-zoo-visit/ We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding as we navigate through this process as responsibly as we can.

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