Join us for our annual Members’ Nite! Every year we open our gates for our members, put on a top-notch private party, and allow you to see some of the inner workings of your Zoo. This year we are proud to offer another evening of animals and fun for your entire family.
Come celebrate on August 20 & 21 from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm.
Friday, August 20, 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm, for Members whose last names begin with A-K Saturday,
August 21, 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm, for Members whose last names begin with L-Z
If you cannot attend on the date designated for your name, you may come on the alternate evening. This division helps prevent overcrowding and guarantees a quality event for our Members and animals alike.
General Program – Subject to change
5:30pm
Gates Open
Main Entrance – Upper Parking Lot
Lower Entrance – Education
Pre-ordered Dinner Service Begins (Dinner service ends at 6:45 pm)
Open House
Baboons
African Veldt
Commissary
Reptile & Amphibian House (Wayne & Gladys Valley Children’s Zoo)
Enrichment/Feeding Presentations
Sun Bear
African Veldt
Otter (Wayne & Gladys Valley Children’s Zoo)
6:00pm
Open House
Baboons
African Veldt
Commissary
Reptile & Amphibian House (Wayne & Gladys Valley Children’s Zoo)
Enrichment/Feeding Presentations
Siamang (Siamang Island)
Bats (Wayne & Gladys Valley Children’s Zoo)
Zebra
6:30 pm
Open House
Baboons
African Veldt
Commissary
Reptile & Amphibian House (Wayne & Gladys Valley Children’s Zoo)
Enrichment/Feeding Presentations
Squirrel Monkey (Tropical Rain Forests)
Lemur (Wayne & Gladys Valley Children’s Zoo)
Elephant (African Savanna)
7:00 pm
Enrichment/Feeding Presentations
Alligator (Wayne & Gladys Valley Children’s Zoo)
Meerkat (African Village)
Tiger or Lion
7:00 - 7:30 pm
Open House
Baboons
African Veldt
Commissary
Reptile & Amphibian House (Wayne & Gladys Valley Children’s Zoo)
Entertainment
Sandi & Stevie - Wildlife Theatre
Steel Jam – Flamingo Plaza
More entertainment coming soon!
Order Your Dinner and Merchandise Online!
Did you know that for every mailing we send to our members we spend over $5,000 in postage? No one likes waste, so this year, order your boxed dinners and Members’ Nite themed merchandise, including a glow-in-the-dark organic cotton t-shirt, online. Look for our online store to open at the end of June. To ensure that you receive the latest news, including Members’ Nite information, sign up for our online newsletter on our homepage.
General Information
• The Zoo will close at 3:00 pm on Friday and 3:30 pm on Saturday.
• Both the Main and Lower entrances will be open for this event.
• The Café and Gift Shop will be open all evening.
• All rides (excluding the Sky Ride) will be $1.
• The last Sky Ride and Train Ride will depart at 7:15 pm.
• For the comfort of the animals, we ask that you begin making your way to the entrances at 7:30 pm. Because the animals need their sleep too – the Zoo will close promptly at 8:00 pm.
• Some areas of the Zoo may be closed for your safety and for the comfort of the animals.
Other Opportunities
Corporate Sponsorships are available to reach over 4,000+ attendees and provide a great client cultivation opportunity. For information on sponsoring Members’ Nite, please contact Eric Maul at (510) 632-9525 ext 157 or ericm@oaklandzoo.org.
Volunteers are also needed to help with everything from program distribution to site supervision! To help, please contact our Volunteer Program Coordinator at (510) 632-9525 ext 141.
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