Our biggest, wildest, most wondrous night of the year

We are thrilled to host Zoobilation at Seneca Park Zoo, where we offer a truly unique evening outdoors uplifting the success of our education and conservation programs. Explore zoo grounds as you enjoy food and drink tastings from our local partners on the Tasting Trail, learn something new with an animal encounter and enrichment demonstration, and bid on amazing silent and live auction items. Each year dozens of businesses, civic and philanthropic leaders, and community members gather to support and celebrate our city’s only zoo and growing conservation resource.

Most importantly, through your participation and generosity will be supporting the next generation of conservation leaders.

Early bird pricing ends April 30! Get your tickets now!

Support our largest fundraiser of the year!

Join us as we demonstrate the successes of our many programs that encourage our community to connect with, care for and conserve wildlife and wild places.

Where

Seneca Park Zoo
2222 St. Paul Street
Rochester, NY 14621

When

June 7, 2025
5:30 – 9:30 pm

Tickets

$175 – Through April 30
$200 – May 1 through May 31

Guest must be 21 years or older to attend.

Schedule for the Evening

5:30p – Welcome!

5:45p – 7:30p – Tasting Trail featuring sips, apps, & animal experiences

6:30p – Dinner and open bar

7:30p – 8:30p – Evening Program of live music, coffee, and dessert

8:30p – Live Auction event hosted by Joe Lomonaco and Nikki Rudd!

Step into Zoobilation wearing colorful cocktail attire and comfortable shoes as you discover something new. There is something around every corner as you enjoy animal encounters and live music. Take a seat next to animal habitats and enjoy a delicious dinner and an open bar among friends before the Evening Program kicks off our Live Auction event hosted by Joe Lomonaco and Nikki Rudd!

Tasting Trail Partners

Strangebird Brewery

Iron Smoke Whiskey

Empire Merchants

PM Spirits

Montezuma Winery

Farmhouse Table Food

Blue Barn Cidery

Sweet Pea Plant Based Kitchen

Spotted Duck Creamery

Lovin’ Cup

Brisa Suave Vinho Verde

ElementAL Wines

Genesee Brewery

Junabar

More Coming Soon!

Thank you to our Tasting Trail friends!

Support one of our Region's most valuable conservation resources

Auction Donations

We rely on the incredible generosity of our community for this event and hope you will consider donating to our silent or live auction – a crucial component to the evening of giving. We welcome a wide range of donations such as gift baskets, gift certificates, tickets or memberships, unique items, and experiences! Our silent auction will be hosted online from May 30 through June 7, and our live auction will be held onsite during the event.

Live and Silent Auctions

Our Silent auction goes LIVE online on Friday, May 30! Live Auction will be hosted on-site during Zoobilation.

During the event, guests will have the opportunity to bid on amazing live auction items, and special ‘Super Silent’ auction items. The popular silent auction is hosted online and available to those who want to peruse and bid! Everything from gift certificates and exclusive getaways to weekend excursions or dinner at a favorite restaurant, there is something for everyone.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Seneca Park Zoo is committed to being a benefactor of a better world while empowering action for sustainable living and species survival. With your support we can continue to connect with, care for and conserve wildlife and wild places.

There are a variety of sponsorship opportunities available. Please contact Angela Giuseppetti, Special Events Manager at 585.295.7388 or [email protected].

Become a Zoobilation Volunteer

It takes many hearts to make this event a success and we would love your support! If you would like to lend your time and talents to us, please complete the volunteer form.

We wouldn’t be here without the help and support of our wonderful community – thank you!

If you are interested in sponsoring this event or have questions about this event, contact: Angela Giuseppetti, Special Events Manager, at [email protected] or 585.295.7388.

Please note, all guests must be 21 yrs or older to attend.