Tickets are sold out for this event.
Note to all Zoo guests: The Zoo will be closed on Friday, August 7 so we can prepare for our Zoofari fundraising event. The Zoo will re-open on Saturday, August 8.
SYM Financial Advisors presents Zoofari: Brews, Bites, & Beasts, a WILD fundraising event that offers guests aged 21 and older the chance to sample delicious bites and beverages from over 50 local and regional establishments all while enjoying live music and connecting with our amazing animals. Proceeds from this event support daily operations, education programs, and providing exceptional care for over 1,200 animals.
VIP Early Admission tickets are $150 and offer admission at 5 p.m. and fewer lines. General Admission tickets are $75 and allow admission any time after 6 p.m. Your special event ticket includes all food and beverage samples. For more information, please contact development@kidszoo.org or 260-427-2040.
The safety of our guests, volunteers, and staff is a top priority as we finalize our plans, and as such, you may notice a few changes from previous events, and please note that the number of available tickets has been reduced. We are following guidance from health officials on modifications to ensure guest safety, food safety, and to promote social distancing. We are encouraging all guests to take personal safety precautions including following social distance guidelines, bringing a facial covering, and hand sanitizer as these may increase their comfort level while attending the event.
Must be 21 to attend. Proof of age is required at the gate. No exceptions.
*The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo reserves the right to modify or cancel the event due to weather or recommendation by government officials due to COVID-19. Your ticket purchase is considered a charitable donation and will not be refunded if the event must be cancelled. Whether you join us in person or online, your gift will connect kids with animals, strengthen families, and inspire people to care.
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Vendors:
2 Toms Brewing Co.
Bagger Dave’s Burger Tavern
Baker Street Steakhouse
Beach House Beverages
Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano
Black Canyon Restaurant
Bravazzi Hard Italian Soda
Byler Lane
Casa Ristorante Italiano
Chapman’s Brewing Company
Chow Down Korean Tacos
Club Soda
Coca-Cola
Cookie Cottage
CoreLife Eatery
Crazy Pinz
Crossroads Kombucha
Crook & Marker
DeBrand Fine Chocolates
Easley Winery
Eddie Merlot’s
Elysian Brewing Co.
For Goodness Cakes!
Georgetown Entertainment
Granite City Food & Brewery
Hartland Winery
Hop River Brewing Company
Hotel Tango- HT2 Cocktail Lounge
Kekionga Cider Co.
Kona Ice
Mad Anthony Brewing Company
Master of Mixes
Metazoa Brewing Co.
Moe’s Southwest Grill
Molson Coors Beverage Co.
Nestle – Dreyer’s Ice Cream
New Belgium Brewing Company
Platform Brewing Co.
Press Premium Alcohol Seltzer
Proximo
Quaff ON! Brewing Co.
Rhinegeist Brewing Co.
Round Barn Winery
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
Salsa Grille
Sassie Cakes
Saugatuck Brewing Co.
Shigs In Pit
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
Smile More Meal Prep & Catering
St. Julian Wine Co.
Tabor Hill Winery
Tim Hortons
The Boston Beer Co.
The Hoppy Gnome & GnomeTown Brewing Co.
Whip & Chill
White Claw Hard Seltzer
Yuengling
BANDS:
Blue Pluto
JacksonVibe
Joey Lamping
Matt Swick
Mathis Grey
Swimming into View
The Paper Heart