Upcoming Events

35th Annual ZippityZooDoo Tails + Cocktails: Wines in the Wild Tails + Cocktails: Australian Adventure Twilight at the Zoo Tails + Cocktails: Zoo Brew Travel Preview Zoo events

 

35th Annual ZippityZooDoo: June 6, 2008
6:00 p.m. to midnight


 

 

Cleveland’s longest running fundraiser! Guests will enjoy an elegant seated dinner catered by Sammy’s and dance the night away, as well as take part in the Wild Side silent auction. Partygoers will also have the chance to tour the Zoo and learn more about the Zoo’s world-class conservation efforts.

INDIVIDUAL PATRONS
$1,000 ($925 Tax Deduct.) Behind-the-scenes tour for two with Zoo Director when mutually convenient plus benefits below:
$500 ($425 Tax Deduct.) Premier seating, name on Zoo donor signage for one year, special memento, plus benefits below:
$250 ($175 Tax Deduct.) Valet Parking, dinner, dancing & entertainment throughout evening

CORPORATE TABLES
$10,000 ($9250 Tax Deduct.) Private behind-the-scenes tour for two, lead by Zoo Director Steve Taylor when mutually convenient, full-page recognition in event program with premier placement, plus benefits below:
$5,000 ($4,250 Tax Deduct.) Premier seating, full-page recognition in event program, plus benefits below:
$3,500 ($2,750 Tax Deduct.) Premier seating, prominent name recognition at event on table signage, and on Zoo donor signage for one year, valet parking, dinner, dancing and entertainment throughout the evening.

Call (216) 635.3324 for more details.


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Tails + Cocktails: Wines in the Wild: June 26, 2008
6:00 to 9:00 p.m.


 

SOLD OUT

Exclusive VIP tours and sampling opportunities — with an educational twist.

Frogs and Hogs • Wild wine tasting

Tickets:
Individual Tour: $60
All 3 Tours: $150

$500+ ZooKeepers' Circle members get free admittance to the Australian Adventure tour as part of their membership benefits.


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Tails + Cocktails: Australian Adventure: July 16, 2008
6:00 to 9:00 p.m.


 

SOLD OUT

Exclusive VIP tours and sampling opportunities — with an educational twist.

Kangaroos and Koalas • Australian wine tasting • Outback Streakhouse

Tickets:
Individual Tour: $60

$500+ ZooKeepers' Circle members get free admittance to the Australian Adventure tour as part of their membership benefits.


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Twilight at the Zoo: August 1, 2008
7:00 p.m. to midnight / VIP Pre-party 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.


 

 

The summer’s wildest party and Cleveland’s largest fundraiser! The 15th annual Twilight at the Zoo will spotlight 14 local bands, offering a large variety of music. Admission includes hors d’oeuvres and beverages from Samuel Adams and Jacob's Creek.

TICKETS: BUY EARLY AND SAVE!
General Party: $65 - May, $70 - June, $75 - July
General Admission ticket block of 10: $650 (May through July)

VIP Pre-party (6:00 to 9:00 p.m.): $150
VIP ticket block of 10: $1,200 (save $300)

T-shirts: $15
Raffle tickets: 1 for $5 or 5 for $20
(raffle tickets will NOT be mailed - your name is entered into the raffle automatically)

Great Renaissance Hotel Package!
Purchase online starting May 1
$325 plus tax includes 2 General Admission Tickets ($65 each), parking, trolley transportation to and from event, overnight stay and breakfast.

Featured Bands:
1988
Armstrong Bearcat
Blues Brothers Tribute Band
Carlos Jones and The Plus Band
Disco Inferno
Jerry Bruno Orchestra
Joe Bell & The Swing Lizards
One Eye Open
Otis and the Shoreway Saints
Revolution Pie
Robbing Mary
Roberto Ocasio's Latin Jazz Project
The Madison Crawl
The Roadhouse Band

Please note:
Adults 21 and over only. Proper ID required. The Cleveland Zoological Society is not responsible for lost or stolen tickets.


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Tails + Cocktails: Zoo Brew: September 25
6:00 to 9:00 p.m.


 

SOLD OUT

Exclusive VIP tours and sampling opportunities — with an educational twist.

Rhinos • Sarah Allison Steffee Center for Zoological Medicine • Great Lakes Brewing Company

Tickets:
Individual Tour: $60
All 3 Tours: $150


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Travel Preview: October 1, 2008
7:00 p.m.


 

Join us at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo to preview upcoming travel opportunities. Reservations are required by calling (216) 635.3329 or email Travel@ClevelandZooSociety.org.

Click here to preview travel destinations.


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