Summer Safari in Previous Years

The Zoo’s most anticipated event of the year is back! On Friday, June 5, Summer Safari: Zoorassic Park turns back the clock…way back to the days of the dinosaurs!

The Zoo’s premier annual fundraiser, this signature celebration plays a pivotal role in supporting exceptional animal care, innovative education programs, and critical conservation efforts at the Zoo and around the world. Guests are invited to an evening of food, drinks, live music, and fun. Dinosaur prints and fossil fashion are encouraged!

A portion of your ticket is considered a tax-deductible donation to the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium. Proceeds from Summer Safari fund the Zoo’s daily operations and long-term mission, ensuring that every animal receives the highest standard of care. These funds also support the Zoo’s education initiatives, which inspire thousands of guests of all ages each year to develop a deeper understanding of wildlife and the natural world.

Ticket Options

General Admission: $150

Includes complimentary glass, unlimited food and drink, animal encounters, live music, silent art auction, photo booth access, and our permanent jewelry vendor. General Admission guests will have access to the Village, Forest Passage and Savanna Path, Jambo Plaza, the Aquarium, and Water’s Edge Pavilion, with access to the Zoo starting at 7:30 p.m.

VIP – Primal Premier Pass: $300

Includes early access to the VIP Party at 6 p.m., exclusive VIP drink lines, silent art auction, complimentary glass and cup lanyard, unlimited food and drink, live music, animal encounters, exclusive food bites and wine tastings, and more! Our VIP Area includes all General Admission areas, plus spans to the Islands, Jungle Odyssey, and our Butterfly House with exclusive keeper chats and a paleontologist talk!

Participating Restaurants & Vendors

• Jukebox Band
• No Bad JuJu
• Disturbing the Peace DJs
• Inked n Linked
• Burgatory
• Lucky Sign Spirits
• Cinderlands
• Pittsburgh Melting Pot
• More Coming Soon!

Own a business and want to participate? Complete our Vendor Form.

Thank You to our Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

Animal Encounter Sponsor

Summer Safari Cup Sponsor

Primal Premier Pass Area Sponsor

Keeper Talks Sponsor

Décor Sponsor

Entertainment Sponsor

Premier Media Sponsor

Premier Beer Sponsor

Platinum Sponsors

Jambo Plaza Sponsor

• Beverlynn & Steven Elliott

Gold Sponsors

• Citizens
• Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Mascaro Construction Company
• SIGAL Development Services
• Jim & Donna Hudson

Silver Sponsors

• Anonymous
• Federated Investors Foundation
• Massaro Corporation
• Rycon Construction, Inc.
• Wright Commercial Floors
• Duane Morris

Bronze Sponsors

• Allegheny Installations
• B&R Pools and Swim Shop
• CCS Fundraising
• Jordan Banana Foodservice
• Krol Media
• Laborers’ Local Union #1058
• Schneider Downs + Co., Inc.