Zoofari 2026

Schedule

Fri Sep 18 2026 at 07:00 pm to 11:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

3400 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH, United States, Ohio 45220 | Cincinnati, OH

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Step into an enchanted evening at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden during Zoofari Knights—An Evening of Tails and Scales, presented by Western & Southern Financial Group and Fort Washington Investment Advisors, on September 18, 2026.
As the grand feast with a noble cause, Zoofari welcomes more than 2,500 honored guests and stands as the largest fundraising celebration at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. This illustrious gathering provides vital support for the care and stewardship of nearly 400 animal species and 3,000 plant species, while championing bold conservation quests and educational endeavors that safeguard the natural realm.
Zoofari Knights will summon the untamed spirit of jungle plants and animals, evoking the legendary wilds of medieval lore. Inspired by the boundless diversity and majesty of these verdant realms—home to creatures of fur, feather, tail, and scale—the evening celebrates our noble charge to protect jungles, preserve biodiversity, restore balance to the world’s climate, and defend the vital ecosystems upon which countless species depend.
Your nocturnal experience within the Zoo includes:
Lively cocktail hour in Vine Street Village
Centralized party location in the lower portion of the Zoo
Food samplings from renowned local restaurants
A variety of signature cocktails and libations
Exclusive animal experiences
And so much more!
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