Pittsburgh’s favorite soiree for a summer eve returns to the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium as Summer Safari: A Secret Garden, presented by UPMC Health Plan, bursts onto the scene Friday, June 20 from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m.

This year’s theme transforms the Zoo into a beautiful garden where endless possibilities blossom! The Zoo will be abuzz with remarkable creatures, heavenly music, delectable cuisine, exquisite libations, and more – all the while showing your philanthropic support for the Zoo and its conservation efforts that circumnavigate our sphere!

Is there anything more exhilarating than gathering your buds and branching out into your very own night of wonder? You are encouraged to adorn yourself in your favorite floral patterns so that even the guests themselves will be in full bloom! If you would like a more lavish experience, the diversions begin even earlier for VIP guests with our new Poppy Premier Pass, including exclusive drinks, food and entertainment!

Ticket Options

General Admission: $150

Includes complimentary glass, unlimited food and drink, animal encounters, live music, photo booth access

VIP: $250

Includes early access to VIP Party, exclusive VIP drink lines, complimentary glass and cup lanyard, unlimited food and drink, animal encounters, live music, silent art auction, and photo booth access

Poppy Premier Pass: $300

Includes early access to the VIP Party, exclusive VIP drink lines, silent art auction, complimentary glass and cup lanyard, unlimited food and drink, live music, photo booth access, exclusive access to the Poppy Patio with a private experience paired with a wine tasting and an additional animal encounter and or enrichment

Summer Safari in Previous Years

Thank You to our Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

Pavilion Sponsor

Poppy Premier Pass Benefit Sponsor

Premiere Media Sponsor

Premier Beer Sponsor

Go Green Facts Sponsor

Animal Encounter Sponsor

VIP Area Sponsor

Entertainment Sponsor

Village Sponsor

• Beverlynn & Steven Elliott

Jambo Plaza Sponsor

• Donna & James Hudson

Aquarium Sponsor

• Diana & Frank Rath

Gold Sponsors

• 84 Lumber
• Sally Wiggin
• John Miclot & Cathy Rinchetti
• Duquesne Light Company
• SIGAL Development Services
• Ehrlich Pest Control
• Citizens

Silver Sponsors

• Laborers Local Union 1058
• Dale Carnegie Training
• Anonymous
• Federated Investors Foundation, Inc.
• Oswald Companies
• Jeanne Minnicks & Craig Rowland
• Rycon Construction Inc.

Bronze Sponsors

• B&R Pools and Swim Shop
• Schneider Downs
• Champ Printing Company
• John Payne

Premiere Liquor Sponsor

• Stateside Vodka

Hydration Station Sponsor

• Edgewood Welding & Fabrication, Inc.

Participating Restaurants

• Burgatory
• BJs Restaurant and Brewhouse
• Sienna Mercato
• Pittsburgh Melting Pot
• Two Ugly Mugs
• Vallozzi’s