Thank You!
Zoo La La, supports the Zoo’s education efforts! This includes wonderful programs like Zoo Troop, Zoo Field Trips, Zoo Teens and Zoo Camps! Zoo La La also helps provide funding to enable all kids, no matter their financial situation, to be able to enjoy these programs, through the Living Classroom Education Access Fund.
Hosted by The Ambassador Council of the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden and brought to you by our presenting sponsor Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Zoo La La is the wildest party of the summer and we hope you had a ROAR-ing good time!
Because of you...
It was A record breaking evening, raising over $560,000!
100% of the net proceeds benefit our Education Programs!
Over 50 restaurants provided delicious bites for all of our guests!
This event would not be possible without the generous participation of our local restaurants. They donate 100% of their time and food, and we are deeply grateful to each and every one of them. We truly couldn’t do this without you.
Education brought the party games!
What better way to feel like a kid again than to play one of the fun games created by our Education Department!
It takes a special kind of magic to make learning this fun—and our Education Team delivers every time! Guests roamed the Zoo and met the stars behind our amazing programs, discovering just how impactful their work really is.
Wild about Education? We were lucky to have many Zoo La La attendees support Education Programs by trying their luck on the Rubber Duck Restaurant Regatta, donating for a spin at the Human Slot Machine and entering the Bourbon Barrel Raffle!
Zoo Teens Shined!
Our amazing Zoo Teens, whose experiences are powered by proceeds from Zoo La La, helped take the night to the next level! Whether you stopped by the Rubber Duck Restaurant Regatta or tried your luck at the Human Slot Machine, these teens brought big energy and even bigger smiles to every guest they met. We’re so proud of the passion, creativity, and fun they bring to everything they do!
It wasn’t just a dance floor—it was a zoo-wide celebration in full swing!
"I want to say a big Zoo thanks to everybody who came to our Zoo La La event last Friday. It was extremely heartening to me to see so many people actively engaged with and supporting our Education Programs. Thank you for caring. Thank you for coming. And thank you for coming out and celebrating with all of us! See you again next year! Deepest thanks to Ambassador Council for their wonderful support and planning of Zoo La La." - Thane Maynard, Zoo Director
A massive thank you to our Ambassador Council, a group of young professionals who are passionate about the work of the Zoo. We are deeply appreciative of your time and effort making this event an ELEPHANT-sized success! We'd be LION if we said we could do this without you.
“Even with the summer heat turned up, Zoo La La was on fire in the best way! Guests showed up with big energy to celebrate our incredible Education team and their unstoppable passion. From conservation to education, the Cincinnati Zoo continues to lead the way and push boundaries for a better future—and we’re so lucky to be along for the ride. Huge thanks to everyone who made the night unforgettable. We can’t wait to raise a glass with you all again next year!." - Libby Heil & Andrew Kiley, Zoo La La Chairs
A wildly big thank you to Rivertown Photo Booth for capturing all the roars, giggles, and unforgettable moments on camera!
Thank you to our Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden photographers Lisa Hubbard and Kathy Newton for capturing the fun!
Special thank you to Rivertown Photo Booth and Tony Bailey Photography for bringing the event to life with your pictures!
Thank You!
Because of you, we had a TON of success, raising over $560,000 in support of our Education Programs!
You have truly made a positive impact on all of the children who visit the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden through our Education programs.
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