Zoofari
Zoofari 2025
Thursday, June 26 | 5 - 9 pm
Thank you for making our wild night unforgettable! We're so grateful to everyone who joined us for Zoofari 2025. Your support made it a night to remember and helped toward our mission to create connections and inspire conservation of wild species and spaces.
how will the proceeds be used?
Proceeds from Zoofari will directly support our core programs of the Sioux Falls Zoo & Aquarium (SFZA): education programs and world-class animal care.
- Education Programs: Each year, SFZA's educational programming and outreach engages more than 50,000 learners of all ages through on-site classes, field trips, summer camps, and ZooMobile visits that connect visitors to nature, promote environmental awareness, and bring wildlife experiences directly into the community.
- Animal Care: SFZA's commitment to exceptional animal care requires more than $500,000 annually to fund nutritious diets, veterinary services, medications, vaccines, enrichment activities, training, and more, to ensure the very best lives for our animals.
What to expect...
Let your inner explorer come to life as you:
- Indulge in delectable global cuisine and mouthwatering desserts throughout the zoo, crafted by Vespa Catering (the folks behind Maribella Ristorante, R Wine Bar, and Brix Wine Bar).
- Experience the thrill of feeding majestic reticulated giraffes up close.
- Gain fascinating animal insights from our Animal Care and Education experts.
- Meet and mingle with our adorable farm and ambassador animals.
- Discover fascinating marine life through an interactive experience with horseshoe crabs.
- Tour our veterinary clinic and check out the inner workings of our animal care facilities.
- Learn about all the exciting new developments right here at YOUR Great Plains Zoo!
Global cuisine by vespa catering
Food stations will be located throughout Zoo groundsGet a taste of what to expect...
North American Cuisine at Black Bears
- Smoked salmon with crackers
Japanese Cuisine at Snow Monkeys
- California Rolls
Australian Cuisine at New Guinea Singing Dogs
- Beef sliders with pickled onions
Southwest Chinese Cuisine at Red Pandas
- Pork fried rice
African Cuisine at Meercats
- Chicken kabob with crushed peanut sauce
Desserts
- S'mores cake
- Carrot cake (gluten free)
*Vegetarian and gluten free options available.
Zoofari Memories
Zoofari sponsors
Special Thanks
'King of the Jungle' Presenting Sponsor
'Tall & Majestic' Giraffe Sponsor
'Swift & Strong' Stingray Sponsors
'Distinguished' Penguin Sponsors
'Resilient' Butterfly Sponsors
Event Partners
