Zoolala

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Celebrate 125 years of YOUR community supported zoo!

On Saturday, July 20, the Oregon Zoo Foundation will host the 14th annual Zoolala. 

Enjoy an enchanting evening savoring small plates from over 30 of the region’s best restaurants while sipping on complimentary wine and craft beer. Dance the night away to Cool-Ade, try your luck at games and activities, interact with strolling magicians and capture the moment at our photo booth. Best of all, cherish the unique opportunity to spend quality time with our tigers, lions, elephants, orangutans and more who will be staying up late to enjoy enriching activities of their own!

Honor your zoo's past and celebrate its future with a 125th anniversary soiree that won't soon be forgotten.

 

Join us as we celebrate to support the Oregon Zoo's conservation, education and animal welfare programs and activities.

VIP reception 6 p.m.-7 p.m.
  • savor small plates from exclusive VIP only restaurants while sipping champagne, wine and craft beer
  • special appearances by our tigers and star performers from Wild Life Live!
  • marvel at interactive magicians and enjoy live music 
  • enter our VIP raffle for an exclusive behind the scenes experience
  • early entry to the main event
Main event 7 p.m.-10 p.m.
  • delicious fare from 25 of the regions best eateries while enjoying Northwest wine and craft beer
  • get up close with our lions, elephants, oranguatans, reptiles, raptors and more as zoo residents make special guest appearances
  • show your spirit with spectacular face painting and air brush tattoos and capture the moment in our photo booth
  • dance the night away to premier party band, Cool-Ade
  • enter our raffle for exclusive behind the scenes experiences
  • try your luck at Monte Carlo-style games and use your winnings in the marketplace
  • enjoy performance artists, interact with brain teasers and so much more

21 and over. Valid ID required. Cocktail attire suggested. Event held rain or shine.

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Reserved tables, VIP tickets and general admission tickets are available.

Featured restaurants:

Accanto (VIP) * Amalfi's * Bamboo Sushi * Basta's Trattoria * Beaverton Bakery * Biwa * Boyds Coffee Co. * Brix Tavern * Deschutes Brewery * DRY Soda * Fishes Sushi * Genoa (VIP) * Hoda's Middle Eastern Cuisine * Huber’s * Koi Fusion * Krispy Kreme * Las Primas * Laurelhurst Market * Le Bistro Montage * Lompoc Brewing Co. * Newmans at 988 * Nong's Khao Man Gai (VIP) * Old Spaghetti Factory * Oregon Culinary Institute * Oregon Zoo Catering & Events * Paragon Restaurant * Ruby Jewel * Salty's on the Columbia * Simply Thyme Catering * Spirit Mountain Cedar Plank Buffet * Sylvan Zoo house * The Station * Urban Fondue * Widmer Brothers Brewing Co.

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