Zoobilation
Decades of Discovery
Travel through the decades as you take a trip down memory lane. Immerse yourself in an evening of adventure at the Phoenix Zoo’s premiere fundraising event, Zoobilation. Experience unique performances and savor delicious cuisine from the Valley’s favorite caterers. Featuring up-close animal encounters, dancing under the stars to STATUS THE BAND and one-of-a-kind Zoo adventures!
As a fundraising event, 100% of Zoobilation reservations go toward the Phoenix Zoo’s mission of advancing the stewardship and conservation of animals and their habitats while providing experiences that inspire people and motivate them to care for the natural world.
Event Details
Date:
Saturday, March 22, 2025
Location:
Phoenix Zoo
Time:
6 – 10 p.m.
Must be 21+ (valid ID required)
Please Note: Daytime rules prohibiting smoking and vaping apply at our nighttime events as well. To ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone, please be aware of our prohibited items and frequently asked questions.
MENUS AND ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment: Tank the Magician | 6 – 8:30 p.m.
Menu catered by Fabulous Foods:
- Option 1: Bing cherry glazed meatloaf with baked white cheddar grits
- Option 2*: Deconstructed ambrosia salad (coconut macaroon, whipped cream, pineapple and mandarin oranges topped with maraschino cherry sauce)
*Vegetarian
Menu catered by Conceptually Social:
- Option 1: Meatballs with grape jelly and chili sauce
- Option 2*: Cheese puffs with gruyere and swiss cheese with dijon
*Vegetarian
Entertainment: Take pictures with a DeLorean | 6 – 8:30 p.m.
Menu catered by Lancer:
Option 1: Salsbury steak with a mushroom and pepper demi gravy
- Option 2*: Salsbury mushroom “steak” with a caramelized onion and pepper gravy
Side: Fire-roasted cream corn and white truffle and chive Yukon mashed potatoes
Dessert: Homemade cosmic brownie
*Vegetarian
Entertainment: Live graffiti artist | 6 – 8 p.m.
Menu catered by Andrews Catering:
- Option 1: Whole roasted pig
- Option 2*: Smoked pineapple fried rice
- Option 3: Teriyaki chicken
*Vegetarian
Entertainment: Pixster 360 photo booth | 6 – 8:30 p.m.
Menu catered by Creations in Cuisine
- Option 1: Avocado toast topped with deviled quail egg, cured tomatoes, pickled onions and peppered pancetta
- Option 2*: Watermelon salad (watermelon, mint, golden tomato salad, cucumber gazpacho and cotija cheese)
*Vegetarian
Entertainment: STATUS the Band | 8 – 10 p.m.
Desserts catered by Atlasta:
- Mini dark chocolate pot de creme topped with burnt cinnamon whipped cream
- Mini coconut cream and lemon cake topped with toasted coconut and caramel
- Mini cherry cheesecake topped with citrus dust and fresh berries
- Mini pumpkin buttermilk bundt cake with brown butter icing
- Mini orange bundt cake with orange bourbon glaze
- Mini chocolate sour cream bundt cake topped with chocolate ganache glaze
- Cookie assortment including: Arizona citrus sugar, Mexican hot chocolate, dried cranberry and almond, chocolate chip and lemon poppyseed
win a wild ride raffle
Support the Phoenix Zoo and you could win a brand new 2025 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Double Cab!
$100 per entry
Raffle limited to 2,000 entries
Raffle closes March 22, 2025 at 8 p.m.
*Must be at least 21 years or older and a resident of Arizona with a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance. Winner need not be present at Zoobilation to win.
Become a Sponsor
Zoobilation offers fantastic hosting, sponsorship and underwriting opportunities!
For more information, contact Shannon Kinsman at:
skinsman@phoenixzoo.org or 602.286.3833.
Thank you to our sponsors!
