Summer Safari: a pittsburgh party

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Summer Safari, one of the region’s most anticipated annual 21+ events, will kick off the summer season!

Come celebrate the Zoo’s 125th anniversary with a one of a kind Pittsburgh Party. Let out your inner YINZER and celebrate the evolution of not only the Zoo, but our amazing city of Pittsburgh. Enjoy a traditional cookie table, Pittsburgh firsts, famous foods, live music, local performances, and more! Party for a Purpose as this event supports the Zoo’s animals and worldwide conservation efforts.

The fun begins even earlier in the VIP Tent that features exclusive drinks, food, and entertainment!

Attire is cocktail fashionable and Pittsburgh chic!

Food and drink is included in the ticket price! This event is 21+.

What’s included in each ticket?

  • General Admission Tickets: Admission includes four party areas with refreshing cocktails, delicious food from local restaurants, and live entertainment from Radio Tokyo, Light Up the Moon, DJs Disturbing the Peace and more.
  • VIP Tickets: VIP Ticket includes exclusive access to VIP Tent area to enjoy a party with additional food and drink from 6-7:30pm and music by special guest, Dr. Zoot. Take home special VIP only Pittsburgh giveaways such as a Pittsburgh Party towel, special photo opportunities and exclusive food and beverage lines.

 

ALL TICKETS SOLD OUT

 Still want to party at the Zoo? Check out ZooBrew: Decades!

Friday, June 9

6:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

VIP Tent begins at 6 p.m.

Entire Zoo (excluding Tropical Forest Complex, Jungle Odyssey, and Kids Kingdom)

General Admission: $90

VIP Tickets – SOLD OUT: $150

  • Attendees must be at least 21 years of age. A summer Safari ticket and a valid photo ID are required to enter Summer Safari.
  • Summer Safari is a rain or shine event. Tickets will not be refunded due to inclement weather.
  • Summer Safari is one of our biggest fundraisers of the year. We consider the purchase of your ticket as a donation to the Zoo.  As such, we do not offer refunds and truly appreciate your generous donation.

Please email summersafari@pittsburghzoo.org with any questions.

THANK YOU TO THE PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS AND BAKERIES 

  • Sullivan’s Steakhouse
  • Texas de Brazil
  • Moe’s
  • Country Moonshine
  • The Union Forge Vodka and Jacquin’s Rum
  • Frios
  • Mancini’s Bakery
  • Taste, the Zoo’s exclusive caterer
  • Spectrum Fudge
  • Consider the Lily’s
  • Barton’s Bake Shop
  • Tasty Little Confections
  • Katie’s Cookie Jar
  • Maisy Cakes
  • Cookie Sensations by Jen
  • PartyCake Pittsburgh
  • Bearly Cookies

More Coming Soon!

Want to be a participating restaurant at Summer Safari: A Pittsburgh Party? fill out a form below!

ONLINE FORM

PDF FORM

 

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

GOLD SPONSORS:

  • Buchanon Ingersoll
  • Dollar Bank
  • Robert Krizner
  • Steve & Bev Elliott
  • Woodings Industrial

SILVER SPONSORS: 

  • 84 Lumber
  • Bognar and Company
  • Ehrlich Pest Control
  • Edgewood Welding & Fabrication
  • Federated Hermes
  • Huntington Bank
  • Industrial Commercial Elevator
  • Oswald Companies
  • Piatt Companies
  • Sally Wiggin
  • Schneider Downs & Company Inc.
  • The Florence Boyer Foundation

BRONZE SPONSORS:

  • Donna & James Hudson
  • Federal Home Loan Bank
  • Jennifer and Zack Mihok
  • John Payne
  • Kim and Dave Zynn
  • Mascaro Construction

 

More sponsors coming soon.

Interested in being a sponsor? Please email summersafari@pittsburghzoo.org

Event map will be available closer to the day of the event!

 

Entertainment information coming soon!