Zoobilation | Seneca Park Zoo

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.

Get your tickets now!

Live and Silent Auctions

The popular silent auction is now OPEN! The silent auction is hosted online and available to those who want to peruse and bid. Everything from gift certificates and one-of-a-kind handcrafted items, to weekend excursions or dinner at a favorite restaurant, there is something for everyone.

Live auction experiences are previewed online and are only available to bid on in person during the Zoobilation evening program.

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

Rising Storm Brewery

Thank you to our Tasting Trail friends!

Support one of our Region's most valuable conservation resources

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.