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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• Next month, 8th September, 11:00 am, Storytime with Ruby the Reading Red Panda in Des Moines
• Next month, 18th September, 05:00 pm, Uncorked at Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines
• Next month, 20th September, 10:00 am, Discover the WILD Days in Des Moines

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