Special Events

Monterey Zoological hosts several special events throughout the year to benefit the animals as well as many other non-profit efforts in the community. We also welcome those wishing to bring their special occasion or holiday gathering to the zoo.

For those interested, we invite you to click here to view a PDF Newsletter – June 2021 to bring you up to speed on our concerns, our efforts and the hopeful future of Monterey Zoo.

Past Newsletters:  PDF Newsletter Oct.2020 

 

 

If you’ve never attended one of our gala’s in the past, you’re truly missing out as they are unlike any other fundraising event you’ve ever attended. They are truly magical thanks to the many who contribute so greatly to the evening, especially the animals! Check back here as tickets will be available soon. They are limited and DO SELL OUT quickly!

 

 

 

 

We are very happy to announce that  our Annual Zoo Fundraising Gala on September 24th, 2022 at the Vision Quest Ranch in Salinas ~ Monterey County was a HUGE success, thanks to the many who helped bring Monterey Zoo to our community.

 

 

 

If you attended this event or one of our past galas, you’re already aware of what a unique and magic evening this is with fine dining, award winning wines, spirits, live and silent auctions, entertainment and best of all, ANIMALS!

We invite you to visit our Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/montereyzoo to see photos of this spectacular evening. We’ll be sure to keep you posted on this page about future events at Monterey Zoo.

 

 

 

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Our annual ZOO GALA is typically held in late September, a VERY unique and exciting theme-party that includes a formal dinner, fine wine, spirits, live music & dancing, live and silent auctions and best of all, ANIMALS! Below are just some of the many theme’s we’ve enjoyed over the years. 

Our guests go ALL OUT when attending our theme-galas. The decor and attire is typically unmatched at any other event! 2019 was no exception.

This event has become so popular, it sells out to 300 lucky individuals very quickly. Always a special theme and décor, this event shares time and space with many of the “Wild Things” that call Monterey Zoo their home. Proceeds from this event support our elephant program for another year while helping forward the progress of our zoo project. Many have made this event a tradition in their lives and we hope you’ll do the same.

Go to our Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/montereyzoo to see additional photos of this event.  We invite you to Like, Follow and Share our efforts.

Our sincere thanks and a parting thought to our guests who attended the evening.

For a look at other such events we’ve hosted in the past we invite you to visit http://visionquestranch.com/html/special_eventsite.html or http://elephantears.org/html/fundraising_events.html, as we take great pride in the magical evenings we’ve created.

PLEASE be sure to check back here often where information on our next event will soon be posted. If you’ve never attended one in the past, you won’t want to miss the next one.

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While providing exemplary animal care, Monterey Zoological Society is dedicated to providing an entertaining yet educational experience which fosters public awareness and respect for all wildlife.

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400 River Road, Salinas, CA 93908 Phone: 831-455-1901