I attended this event last year and it is absolutely wonderful, a great culinary adventure in a beautiful location.
ZooFari is a premier culinary event featuring nearly 100 of the top Washington, D.C., restaurants and vintners—all in the wild setting of the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. ZooFari is an evening of delicious food and fine wines, featuring unforgettable live entertainment from the chef that rocks, DJ Chef—champion of the Food Network’s Cutthroat Kitchen—renowned dance band DC Fusion, and classically trained violinist Ben Hoyt. Also, don’t miss the exotic animal encounters, food sculptors, and a silent auction featuring exclusive paintings made by D.C.’s famous panda family Mei Xiang, Tian Tian, and Bei Bei. Best of all, ZooFari proceeds support the Zoo’s mission to save species!
Event Highlights
Throughout the evening, guests will enjoy:
- Complimentary food tastings from more than 100 of Washington, D.C.’s top restaurants
- Animal encounters where guests can learn more about some of the Zoo’s most popular residents
- After-hours access to the Small Mammal House and the Reptile Discovery Center
- An exciting auction with animal-themed items and exclusive getaways
- Complimentary beer, wine, soft drinks and water
- Live entertainment and other fun activities