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ZOOcson 2025 – A Wild Night Benefiting Reid Park Zoo

Join Reid Park Zoo for the must-attend social event of the fall, ZOOcson.
Friday, October 3rd. 6-9PM
This year’s gala will feature:
- Tucson’s favorite restaurants
- Live and Online Auctions (chance to win amazing experiences, 200+one-of-a-kind items)
- Animal ambassador presentations
- Live music
- Includes food at all restaurant stations
- Includes 2 drink tickets (please note this is a 21 and older event)
Want to enhance your ZOOcson experience with a special adventure in the Zoo’s Tanzania area? Register for the Premium Experience ticket which includes early entry at 5:15 p.m., training demonstration, pool session, barn visit, appetizers, beverages, and entertainment.
Restaurant Stations:
Ice bar by Arizona Ice Art, Agustin Kitchen, Atlas Catering & Events, Balay, Beyond Bread, BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, Canyon’s Crown Restaurant & Pub, Casino Del Sol, Cielos at Lodge on the Desert, Corbett’s, Craft Culinary Concepts, Dante’s Fire, Gourmet Girls Gluten Free Bakery/Bistro, Govinda’s Natural Foods, Handels Ice Cream, Hotel Congress, HUB Restaurant, Kingfisher Bar & Grill, PF Chang’s, Portillo’s, Sauce Pizza and Wine, Snooze, an A.M. Eatery, Teaspoon, Vero Amore/Noble Hops.
Live Entertainment: TBA
Tickets: No tickets will be emailed or mailed. Please note your name will be on a check-in list at the event. All funds raised will benefit the Zoo’s education programs, conservation efforts, care of the animals, and improvements to the Zoo.
$10 Off Early Bird Tickets available until August 31
$175 per person Adult Ticket
$165 per Zoo Member Adult Ticket
$275 per person Premium Ticket
$265 per Zoo Member Premium Ticket


