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Date & Time

Friday, June 20, 2025
7:30 pm - 11:00 pm

Sponsor

 

Official Wine Partner of Zoo Fundraising Events:

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

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Zoo La La

Have a wild night at the Zoo while supporting the education programs that you love!

The Zoo’s wildest party for a purpose, Zoo La La, supports the work of your Zoo’s Education Department! This includes wonderful programs like Zoo Troop, Zoo Field Trips, and Zoo Camps! Zoo La La also helps provide funding to enable all kids, no matter their financial situation, to be able to enjoy these programs, through the Living Classroom Education Access Fund.

This is your chance to feel like a kid again and enjoy an adult’s night out at the Zoo! Set throughout the Zoo, your adventure will include:

  • Food sampling from local restaurants and a variety of signature cocktails and libations
  • Up-close animal encounters
  • Live Entertainment
  • Carousel and Train Rides
  • Games
  • And so much more!
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VIP Experience

6:30 PM

  • Enjoy all of the fun Zoo La La has to offer an hour early!
  • You’ll receive 1 additional drink ticket and access to exclusive animal experiences
  • Access to TWO VIP lounges with air conditioning, additional food, animal experiences and more!

Let the Wildest Party of Summer Begin 

7:30 PM – 11:00 PM

  • Enjoy Dinner-by-the-Bite as you wander through the Zoo
  • Drink Tickets
  • Animal Enrichment and Encounters

What to Wear

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Entertainment

DJ ETrayn

Eddie Traynor is a DJ, Multimedia Host, Entrepreneur & Brand Ambassador from Cincinnati, OH. He is the Official DJ/Host for the Cincinnati Reds and Cincinnati Bearcats as well as the former DJ of the Cincinnati Bengals. ETrayn also works closely with many Professional athletes on their charity events and youth camps all over the country.

Ethan and Joey 

Ethan and Joey are an acoustic duo jointly based out of Cincinnati, Ohio and Lexington, Kentucky. Commonly referred to as “Your Living Jukebox,” Ethan and Joey will take your requests all day long! Have a favorite song? Let Ethan and Joey know!

Jonathan Cody White

From the highest of highs to the lowest of lows, music has the power to transform any experience. This is the driving force behind Jonathan Cody White‘s songwriting. Blending elements of Rock, Soul, Pop, and Folk, Jonathan aims to create a soundtrack for the human experience, writing with honesty, melodic truth, and raw emotion to connect people through shared moments. You can find Jonathan’s debut EP, Words Left In My Mind, on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, and wherever else you get your music fix.

Check Out Last Year's Event

2024 Zoo La La was a record breaking event! Thank you to everyone who came to support the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden's Education efforts, including the Living Classroom Education Access Fund. The fund provides reduced-price Zoo field trips and nocturnal adventures to qualifying schools in need. Our goal is to make it possible for every child in Greater Cincinnati to experience the Zoo.

2024 Zoo La La Recap

If you have any accommodation requests, please contact  [email protected] 3 weeks prior to event.

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden Ambassador Council

Zoo La La is hosted by the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s Ambassador Council. This diverse group of leaders is committed to supporting the Zoo’s mission and work all year to plan this event. With their leadership and support, over $2 million dollars has been raised.

Supporting the Zoo’s Education Efforts and Creating Future Conservationists!

The Cincinnati Zoo offers a variety of education programs for all ages. These include zoo camps, school programs, outreach visits, overnight adventures, adult education, and internships/volunteer opportunities. The programs aim to teach about wildlife, conservation, and animal care while fostering a love for nature and inspiring action for conservation.

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