Summer Safari

Aug 02

7 - 10 p.m.

Summer Safari Lion Head LogoSpend an adventurous evening at the Akron Zoo filled with fun entertainment, remarkable animals and good company!

Enjoy live music and entertainment, drinks and a tasting trail throughout the park while surrounded by wildlife. In addition, take part in an online auction for your chance to win exclusive zoo experiences, exciting area events and fantastic items provided by local supporters. 

Proceeds from the event benefit Akron Zoo's Animal Fund, which directly supports wildlife conservation projects, ensures the highest standards of animal wellbeing, and increases education programs and accessibility throughout our communities. Summer Safari is a driving force that makes these initiatives possible, and, with your support, we can continue to foster a better world for wildlife together.


Honorary Chairs:

Patrick Bravo & Michael Wilson

At Summer Safari you will enjoy:

  • Keeper-led trainings and up-close meet & greets with amazing animals throughout the zoo
  • Heavy hors d'oeuvres from 15 local restaurants and caterers
  • Open bar serving Towpath Distillery spirits, Great Lakes Brewing Company beer, and Dark Horse Wine
  • Live music and entertainment
  •  Online auction featuring exclusive zoo experiences, exciting area events, and fantastic items provided by local supporters

Prices

  • General admission: $100
  • Patron: $250*

Adults 21 & older only 

*Patron ticket holders will receive invitation to the Patron party from 6 - 7 p.m. The patron party allows you to enter the event an hour early for an intimate cocktail hour with heavy hors d'oeuvres, exclusive animal experiences, additional entertainment, and the opportunity to talk with zoo keepers and animal care professionals about your favorite animal residents and their remarkable stories.


Online Auction

Open Friday, July 26 at 5 p.m. - Friday, Aug. 2 at 9:30 p.m.

Unable to make it to Summer Safari, but interested in winning some cool prizes? You can bid on different items on our mobile site. You do not need to be present at the event to win!

You can bid on items through Friday, Aug. 2 at 9:30 p.m.  

If you would like to participate in Summer Safari as a donor, sponsor, volunteer or guest, please contact Caroline Lutz at 330-375-2550 ext. 7231 or c.lutz@akronzoo.org.

Guests in the zoo gardens during Summer Safari