Thursday June 11
5:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
Fort Wayne Zoo, 3411 Sherman Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN, 46808, United States
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] SIGNATURE FUNDRAISING EVENT Note to all Zoo guests: The Zoo will be closed on Thursday, June 11 as we prepare to host our Zoofari fundraising event. The Zoo will re-open on Friday, June 12. SYM Financial Advisors presents Zoofa......More
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] SIGNATURE FUNDRAISING EVENT Note to all Zoo guests: The Zoo will be closed on Thursday, June 11 as we prepare to host our Zoofari fundraising event. The Zoo will re-open on Friday, June 12. 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 1,500 animals. Must be 21 to attend. Proof of age is required at the gate. No exceptions.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”TICKETS FOR ZOOFARI 2026 ARE SOLD OUT” color=”green” size=”lg” align=”center” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Must be 21 to attend. Proof of age is required at the gate. No exceptions. Ticket Information: Tickets will go on sale to the general public on May 11, 2026.VIP Admission Ticket: $225Offers admission at 5:30 p.m., fewer lines, and all food and beverage samples.Additionally, your VIP ticket grants you access to the VIP Den area, which will offer light snacks and drink tickets redeemable at the Den.$115 of this ticket is considered a charitable donation to the Zoo.Early Admission Ticket: $175These tickets offer admission an hour early – beginning at 5:30 p.m. to explore the Zoo with smaller crowds for one hour and samples throughout the Zoo.Please note that this ticket type does not grant access to the VIP Den area.$100 of this ticket is considered a charitable donation to the Zoo.General Admission Ticket: $125Allows admission any time after 6:30 p.m. and all food and beverage samples.$50 of this ticket is considered a charitable donation to the Zoo.For more information, please contact [email protected] or 260-427-6800 ext. 151.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Sponsorship: Sponsorship opportunities for Zoofari 2026 have closed. If you would like to learn more about other 2026 sponsorship opportunities at the Fort Wayne Zoo, please contact a Philanthropy Team member at [email protected] or 260-427-6800 EXT. 151. 2026 Zoofari vendor spots are full for this year. If you are interested in being a 2027 Zoofari vendor, please contact Reagann Koehlinger at [email protected] or 260-427-6800 EXT. 152. 2025 PhotosView the 2025 photo album on Flickr[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”black”][vc_column_text css=””] THANK YOU to our 2026 sponsors!Presenting Sponsor:[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”23314″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https://www.sym.com/”][vc_column_text] Savannah Sponsors:[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”9242″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https://www.3riversfcu.org/”][vc_single_image image=”37534″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css=”.vc_custom_1745516138779{padding-right: 30px !important padding-left: 30px !important }” link=”https://www.forvis.com/” el_class=”square-logo”][vc_single_image image=”40505″ 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alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css=”” link=”https://www.rohrman.com/used-inventory/index.htm”][vc_single_image image=”25499″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css=”” link=”https://www.sweetwater.com/”][vc_single_image image=”37209″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css=”” link=”https://yourmainstay.com/”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″ offset=”vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-6″][vc_single_image image=”37528″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css=”” link=”https://www.thejoint.com/”][vc_single_image image=”26594″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css=”” link=”https://www.shambaugh.com/”][vc_single_image image=”40508″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css=”” link=”https://www.lukefunk.com/”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text] Guide Sponsors:[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1646682894392{margin-top: 2em !important }”][vc_column_inner offset=”vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-6″][vc_single_image image=”37533″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css=”” link=”https://www.aalcodist.com/”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text] Kopjes Sponsors:[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”23316″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css=”.vc_custom_1745516466212{padding-right: 0px !important padding-left: 0px !important }” link=”https://us.coca-cola.com/”][vc_single_image image=”31429″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css=”” link=”https://www.indianamichiganpower.com/”][vc_single_image image=”40573″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css=”” link=”https://qasinc.net/”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”35298″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css=”.vc_custom_1745516470636{padding-right: 0px !important padding-left: 0px !important }” link=”https://www.elevatus.com/”][vc_single_image image=”31407″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css=”” link=”http://www.jaceelectric.com/”][vc_single_image image=”40510″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css=”” link=”https://www.nipsco.com/”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”28119″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css=”” link=”https://tsolcorp.com/”][vc_single_image image=”40509″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css=”” link=”https://mccampbellenterprises.com/”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] Rover Sponsors:[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””] Auto Collision Service BAE Systems Crosby Excavating The DeHayes Group [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””] Five Star Distributing Kelly Box PHP Pizza Hut Timber Falls Family Dentistry [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] Trail Sponsors:[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””] CME Construction Horizon Bank Kelley Automotive Group L-A Electric [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””] Lake City Bank MSKTD & Associates SourceOne Insurance [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=””] Special Thanks To Our Event Partners: Alpha-Lit Fort Wayne MacAllister Rentals Jen Moser Photography Truland Equipment Wildman Business Group [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_separator color=”black”][vc_column_text css=””] 2026 BANDS & MUSICIANS:[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””] Aleena York Alfie Jean & Fella Jack Alicia Pyle [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””] Mathis Grey Naughty by Napster Swimming into View [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_separator color=”black”][vc_column_text css=””] 2026 Vendors:[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner 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Acres Away Winery Anheuser Busch Ash & Elm Cider, Co. Backroads Distilling Company Bad Dad Brewing Co. Bagger Dave’s Tavern Bell’s Brewery Beverly Ann’s Biaggi’s Ristorante Italino Black Canyon Restaurant Blondie’s Cookies Inc. Boston Beer Co. BRU Burger Carbliss Casa Ristoranti Italiano Chapman’s Brewing CO. Charlie’s Place City Barbeque Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Constellation Brands Cookie Cottage, Inc. Copper Forge Distilling Copper Spoon Coterie Pizza Country Heritage Winery & Vineyard Crazy Pinz Crescendo Coffee + Cafe Crescendo Coffee + More Cutwater DeBrand Fine Chocolates Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream Eddie Merlot’s [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””] Fort Wayne Chocolate Fountain Fortlandia Brewing Co. Georgetown Family Entertainment Centers Granite City Food and Brewery JK O’Donnell’s Kekionga Craft Co. Kona Ice Long Drink McAlister’s Deli Mark Anthony Brands International Marquee at the Landing Molson Coors Beverage Co. Mom Water New Oberpfalz Brewing Nutrl Parlor Donuts P.F. Chang’s Poptique Gourmet Popcorn Portillo’s Revolution Brewing Rhinegeist Brewery Salsa Grille Sassie Cakes Shake Up Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Smile More Kitchen and Catering The Fairfield Tim Hortons Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Two EE’s Winery Upland Brewing Co. Vinland Reserve Winery [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_separator color=”black”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Fort Wayne Zoo, 3411 Sherman Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN, 46808, United States
