7 - 10 p.m.
Spend 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.
Summer Safari is Presented by:
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, Dark Horse Wine and High Noon seltzer
- Live music, entertainment and artist demonstrations by the Michael Vincent Jazz Trio, Felicity Baxter, Joshua Swanzy, The DJ Crew, RW Magic and Kimmy Henderson/Makiksart
- Online auction featuring exclusive zoo experiences, exciting area events, and fantastic items provided by local supporters
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.
