August 22, 2007 6 p.m. - 10 p.m., rain or shine
Shake your tailfeather at the Young Zoo Friends' popular Jammin' at the Zoo! Enjoy a great evening of live music, entertainment, food and drinks while enjoying the beautiful Zoo grounds. (Ages 21 and up only, please.)
Entertainment
Aaron and Craig, DJ Trackstar, Kim Massie, Mo and Dawn, My Friend Mike, Tim Cunningham, and Tiny Cows
Eats and Drinks
Wine and Beer Sampling from 6-8 p.m.
Sample wines from more than 50 wineries, featuring over 200 different wines. Enjoy new beers and specialty products at Anheuser-Busch sampling stations.
Bars and Food
Wine by the glass and bottle, beer, soda and frozen specialty drinks will be available for purchase throughout the evening. Food will also be available to purchase during the event.
Gourmet Picnic Dinners
Savor a delicious picnic dinner. Special wines will be recommended to complement each meal. All dinners are served with a dessert and drink. Choose from:
- Crab Louie salad with chilled asparagus spears ($16.50)
- Grilled sesame chicken *** over Asian noodles ($16.95)
- Pan-seared beef tenderloin medallions ($18.50)
- Vegetarian option ($13.50)
Make your dinner reservations online or call (314) 768-5450 by noon August 20.
Admission & Parking
Zoo Friends Members -- Free:
- Members receive 2 free tickets
- Members may park for free on the Zoo's north parking lot on Government Drive
- Members enter through the North Entrance at The Living World
Non-members -- $10:
- $10 per person for non-members
- Non-members may park for free on the south parking lot at Tamm and Wells Drives near Highway 40/64
- Non-members enter through the South Entrance at the Z-O-O pylon
- Join the Young Zoo Friends either night, and you and a guest will get in free
Tickets are available at the doors on the night of each event. Purchase advance reservations online or call (314) 768-5450. Online and phone reservations will be held at the North Entrance.
Attire is casual/dressy casual.
Private Event Areas
Private event packages are available for groups of 25 or more. Packages include an opportunity to meet California sea lions and a behind-the-scenes caiman experience at the Herpetarium, beer and wine upon entry for your guests, personal party concierge, hors d'oeuvres reception at a unique private event area. To make your reservation for the private event area, please call (314) 781-0900, ext. 298.
Proceeds Benefit the Zoo
Proceeds benefit the Saint Louis Zoo and its efforts to save endangered species at home and around the world.
Sponsors
- Toyota
- Scion
- Anheuser-Busch, Inc.
- St. James Winery
- Major Brands
- Y98 FM
- Riverfront Times
Co-Chairs
Michael Hickey and Jesse Graftenreed