Safari Soirée

Join us for a roaring good time at this year’s Safari Soirée. An evening of prehistoric adventure, dino-mite company and Jurassic-sized experiences awaits at the Zoo’s largest annual fundraiser.

Tickets on sale now:

General Admission Ticket: $150. Includes drinks, themed food, entertainment and keeper chats.
Young Professional Ticket: $100. For those under the age of 30. Includes drinks, themed food, entertainment and keeper chats.
General Admission 10-Pack: $1,350. Ten general admission tickets (savings of $150)

Auction Start & End: August 28, 2025 at 8 a.m. to Saturday, September 6 at 8 p.m.

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• This Wednesday, 6th August, 06:00 pm, Zoo Brew presented by Veridian Credit Union in Des Moines
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