Zoo Galas, Fundraisers & Events

ATASCADERO: Brew at the Zoo September 6, 2025, 5-8 p.m.
Central Coast Zoo
9100 Morro Road, Atascadero, California
Atascadero, CA 93422
$, centralcoastzoo.org
Sample craft beers, ciders, distilled spirits, seltzers, wine, and more! Live Music, Hula Hoop Contest, Dance Contest and Costume Contest. Dress like a Party Animal for prizes for the Best Dressed, so get out those animal onesies.
Other events include: Zoo Boo October 24-25, 2025 | Pumpkin Smash October 26, 2025 | Dia de Los Muertos November 1, 2025 | Noon Year's Eve December 31, 2025

DUNLAP:  Inside the World of Mountain Lions at Cat Haven August 31, 2025, 1 p.m.
38257 E. Kings Canyon Rd.
Dunlap, CA 93621
$40, cathaven.com
Dr. Clifton Harris presents 60 minute lecture on mountain lions. Event is best for age 13+

EUREKA: Boo at the Zoo October 26, 2025, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Sequoia Park Zoo. Location: 3414 W Street, Eureka, CA. redwoodzoo.org

FRESNO: Safari Night Gala September 26, 2025 | Zoo Boo in October | IllumiNature November-December 2025
894 West Belmont Ave
Fresno, CA 
$300 gala, fcz.org

SACRAMENTO: Twilight Safari Gala September 27, 2025, 5:30-9 p.m.
3930 West Land Park Drive
Sacramento, CA 95822-1123
$300, saczoo.org
Drinks and appetizers, followed by a farm-to-fork dinner in the lush outdoor setting of the Sacramento Zoo. Silent and live auctions. Proceeds from Twilight Safari benefit Sacramento Zoo. Cocktail attire suggested. Safari-chic encouraged! Seating is limited. This is a 21 and over event.
Other events: Boo Clues October 26, 2025

SAN FRANCISCO: Sunset Fridays at San Francisco Zoo | Dog Days | Zen at the Zoo
sfzoo.org

FOLSOM Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary 
52 Natoma Street
Folsom CA 95630
No events as of August 7, 2025

PALM DESERT: Wild Night on Fridays, seasonally
livingdesert.org

ORANGE 
Orange County Zoo
1 Irvine Park Road
Orange, CA 92869
ocparks.com

 SANTA ANA: Boo at the Zoo October 18, 2025
Prentice Park
1801 Chestnut Avenue
Santa Ana
santaanazoo.org
$300, $3,000 table of 10. All tickets must be purchased in advance of the event(714) 953-8555 x10
24th annual "Year of the Monkey" exclusive black-tie gala under the stars. Glamorous Zoofari fundraising event includes valet parking service underwritten by Tudor House Productions, a first-class dining experience catered by Parties by Panache and a hosted bar including a special signature drink, "Rickshaw Ricky." Partygoers will enjoy a "Year of the Monkey" themed photo op and decor by R.W.B. Party Props, dancing to the sounds of a live band and an opportunity to bid on exotic trips, beautiful baskets, and one-of-a-kind gifts during the event's live and silent auctions hosted by renowned auctioneer Glen Fladeboe.

SAN DIEGO Zoo Rendezvous In The Zoo (R•I•T•Z) June 21, 2025
sandiegozoo.org/ritz/
$400-800 per person
 Cocktails, gourmet dining, and animal friends at the annual black-tie, fund-raising gala will benefit the new Children's Zoo. Fine Dining Lavish hors d'oeuvres, hosted cocktails, and a   gourmet dinner. 

SANTA BARBARA: Zoofari Ball August 23, 2025
Santa Barbara Zoo
500 Ninos Drive
Santa Barbara,CA 93103
(805) 962-5339, ext. 113
sbzoo.org
$350
Dinner, music, and dancing under the stars. Both silent and live auctions hold surprises and help support the Zoo. Zoofari usually sells out.

SAN MATEO: CURIODYSSEY GALA Let's Soar Saturday, Sepetember 24, 2016
$285-UP h
curiodyssey.ejoinme.org/gala
Once again held at an elegant private home in Hillsborough (Ann and Chris Aristides) see the future of science learning take flight supporting 100,000 children each year who visit and learn to think like scientists. Cocktails & Hors d' oeuvres, fine wines and spirits paired with gourmet appetizers and a Gourmet Dining Experience are included.

LODI: Micke Grove Park and Zoo 2016 Zoo Zoom 5K & Kids' Fun Run
mgzoo.com
$35-UP approx. 11793 N Micke Grove Rd, Lodi, CA Zoo Zoom is a health-driven, family-friendly event that includes a children's fun run, 5K race, games, crafts, award ceremony and a pancake breakfast. Sunday, September 18, 2016 6:30am (Check-In Begins & On-Site Registration) to 10am Register On-Line at: www.active.com

SAN JOSE:  Hoot & Howl September 10, 2016, 6-10:30 p.m.
hhpz.org
Happy Hollow Park & Zoo
1300 Senter Rd.
San Jose, CA 95112
$180.38, age 21+ only
Party with the animals after dark. A secret back entrance to Happy Hollow through Danny's cave, signature cocktails, private access to the park playgrounds after hours, foodie stations with upscale carnival fare by San Francisco-based Straw, up close animal encounters with David Jackson, complimentary photo booth by SJ Photobomb, dancing to DJ John Beaver and the sake bar by Yuki Sushi at the top of the Redwood Lookout. The Pacific Fruit Express rollercoaster will be open. Tivo's VIP Tiki Lounge, featuring an 18 foot tall Tiki Bar, Linda Lee Lester's Dessert Lounge and stage shows at   Puppet Castle Theater.

SACRAMENTO Wine & Brew at the Zoo Saturday, May 14, 2016 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
saczoo.org/WineandBrew
(916) 808-5888
$45-55
Wine and Brew at the Zoo includes samples of local wine and beer from some of your favorite wineries and breweries. Take in the luscious green landscape of the Zoo, surrounded by exotic animals, during this exclusive after-hours event featuring a silent auction near Kampala Cafe. Food is available for purchase from some of your favorite local food trucks. Buy your tickets early and save! Proceeds from Wine & Brew at the Zoo and 10% of food sales will benefit animal care and the general maintenance of the Zoo.

LOS ANGELES 46th Annual Beastly Ball June 11, 2016
Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens
$1000 person
5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA
(323) 644-4753 MVazquez@ lazoo.org

SAN FRANCISCO Zoo Fest April 30, 2016
sfzoo.com
$500
Celebrating 40 Years of Nature Trail celebrated in a delightful evening of dining and dancing at San Francisco Zoological Society's most anticipated event of the season, ZooFest 2016. This year pays tribute to the 40th Anniversary of the Zoo's groundbreaking Nature Trail, a pioneering educational program which teaches young people to be wildlife conservation ambassadors to the nearly 1 million visitors who come to the Zoo each year. We are thrilled that lifelong conservation advocate Senator Dianne Feinstein will be our honored guest to help us commemorate Nature Trail. And, Dot Marie Jones of TV's Glee” will serve as hostess and emcee. Proceeds from ZooFest will support the Zoological Society's mission to connect people with wildlife, inspire caring for nature, and advance conservation action.

OAKLAND ZOO 24th Annual Walk in the Wild: An Epicurean Escapade! Saturday, June 25, 2016
oaklandzoo.org
The East Bay Zoological Society presents Oakland Zoo's for a benefit like no other. Walk in the Wild, Oakland Zoo's largest annual fundraiser, offers guests an enchanting evening of live musical entertainment, scrumptious dining from the Bay Area's top chefs and restaurants, an impressive selection of regional beers and wines, and dessert and dancing under the stars. Due to the service of alcohol, adults only. No guests under 21 please. $150 per person for Zoo members, and $175 per person for non-members. Tickets to attend the themed Patron Party are $350 per person.

BAKERSFIELD Beastly Ball May 7, 2016 6 p.m.
calmzoo.org
$125 person
Tour and gourmet dinner, auction, music and no-host bar CALM – California's Premier Native Zoo and Garden 10500 Alfred Harrell Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93306 - 661-872-2256

SANTA BARBARA Zoo Roar & Pour Wine Festival May 7, 2016, 5-8 p.m.
sbzoo.org
Wine tasting event where the animals stay out late and the Zoo is open so guests can stroll and sip. Featuring tastings from more than 20 local wineries, tasty eats available for purchase from local food trucks and Rincon Catering, music, and more! Like a little picnic with your wine? Pre-order a Roar & Pour Picnic Box and it will be ready and waiting for you at the event
$60
Santa Barbara Zoo
500 Ninos Drive
Santa Barbara,CA93103
(805) 962-5339