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Zootini '09: It's a jungle in here.

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Saturday, November 21, 2009
8 p.m. - 12 Midnight
The Living World

Swing on down to the Saint Louis Zoo for Zootini, the Young Zoo Friends fundraiser, to celebrate the Year of the Gorilla with a jungle theme. This party features live music, special Zootini-themed cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and live entertainment by CoCo Soul, Soul Alliance featuring CoCo Soul and DJ Andrew Mullins. Each guest will receive two drink tickets at registration. VIP guests will enjoy valet parking, entrance to the pre-party, four drink tickets and access to a private lounge. So put on your best jungle attire and get ready to get down with the gorillas at the Zoo!

Attire is upscale hip with a jungle splash. Ages 21-and-up only.

Admission

General

Includes entrance to Zootini, (2) drink tickets and hors d'oeuvres.

  • Register in advance:
    $35/Member
    $40/Non-member
  • Purchase at the Door (space-permitting):
    $40/Member
    $45/Non-member

VIP

Includes valet parking, 7 p.m. pre-party with open bar and entertainment, (4) drink tickets, hors d'oeuvres and access to VIP lounge during event.

  • Register in advance:
    $70/Member
    $75/Non-member
  • Purchase at the Door (space-permitting):
    $75/Member
    $80/Non-member

Tickets may be purchased at the door until sell-out.

Parking

Park on the North Lot and enter through The Living World.

Zootini Co-chairs

Adam Peters and Sam Koplar

Proceeds Benefit the Zoo

Zootini '09 helps celebrate the Year of the Gorilla, a worldwide effort by zoos and aquariums to bring attention to the current gorilla crisis. Proceeds from Zootini will benefit primates by supporting the Saint Louis Zoo's conservation efforts both at the Zoo and around the world.

Underwriters

Underwriters include Anheuser-Busch, Inc., Laclede Gas, The Tan Company/Massage Luxe, with support from Y98 FM, Riverfront Times and metromix.com.