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A Night on the Prowl at the Cincinnati Zoo!

29th Annual Zoofari –Presented by Great American Insurance Group

CINCINNATI – The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is cordially inviting you to an evening of elegance, extraordinary style and excitement at the Cincinnati Zoo’s 29th annual Zoofari: A Night on the Prowl, presented by Great American Insurance Group. The annual event will be held Friday, September 16, beginning at 6 p.m. An ever-changing theme keeps Zoofari – the Zoo’s major fund-raising event – the premier party of Cincinnati’s social scene.

“For nearly 30 years, Zoofari has invited guests to celebrate the Zoo,” said Thane Maynard, Executive Director at the Cincinnati Zoo. “This signature event supports the Zoo’s goal of “Inspiring every visitor with wildlife every day.” We are excited to invite you to be a part of Cincinnati’s wildest fundraiser in the most unusual setting in the city.”

Chaired by Deanna and Bob Castellini, A Night on the Prowl, promises to an unforgettable event. The evening includes unique animal encounters, dinner by the bite from more than 50 restaurants in Cincinnati, specialty Zoofari cocktails, an outstanding silent auction and dancing under the stars accompanied by live music from Endless Summer.

Cocktails and the silent auction begin at 6 p.m. and dinner-by-the-bite begins at 7:45 p.m. Endless Summer will take the stage at 9 p.m. until midnight. Tickets cost $200 for Zoo Members and $250 for Non-Zoo Members. Table sponsorships start at $2,000. For more information, or to purchase tickets, please call 513-487-3328 or click here.