Ticket Information

Advance ticket sales are no longer available.
You can purchase tickets to the event by stopping by the Membership booth
at the San Diego Zoo's front plaza.

General admission (7:30 p.m.)

($80 per person - $90 after September 15)

• Samples from more than 175 restaurants and beverage vendors until 9:30 p.m.
• Live entertainment from Makai Band and Bolga Zohdoomah.
• Meet Joan Embery and her animal friends and our Zoo animal ambassadors.

Early admission (6:30 p.m.)

($150 per person)

• Toast the party with sparkling wine provided by Piper-Sonoma.
• Sample incredible edibles and savor wines, beer, and spirits starting at 6:30 p.m.
• Survey the fabulous items in the Silent Auction and get a head start on the bidding.
• Enjoy complimentary Skyfari aerial tram rides.

VIP Wine Tasting Party (5:30 p.m.)

($275 per person)

• An exclusive tasting of premium wines from Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery, and champagne from Henri Abelé.
• Sensational hors d'oeuvres provided by Azul La Jolla.
• Special entertainment, visits from animal friends, and close up magic from “Magic” Mike Stilwell.
• Enjoy all the privileges of early admission.

VIP Behind the Scenes

($1,000 per person)

• Attend the VIP Wine Tasting and enjoy all the VIP privileges on the night of the party.
• PLUS enjoy a special Behind-the-Scenes opportunity with the cheetahs, marmosets, and Asiatic wild dogs at the CRES Research Station on Saturday, September 16 (please RSVP by September 8).