Celebrate your Birmingham Zoo's 70th birthday while saluting the past Zoo Gala honorary chairs with Zoo Gala 2025 presented by First Horizon and hosted by Zoo Gala Chairpersons Crystal Witherspoon, Tony Ankar, and John Steiner.  Surround yourself with majestic animals along the Trails of Africa and experience an exceptional night to remember.  Expect an elegant evening featuring great cuisine, refreshing cocktails, premium wines, must-have auction items, animal encounters, live entertainment, dancing, and more. Ages 21 and over, rain or shine

When: Friday, September 26, 2025, from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Attire: Black Tie Optional
Cocktails and Animal Encounters to begin at 6:00 pm.  Seated dinner to begin at 7:30 pm, followed by a Live Auction and dancing.

Bulwagi's Benefactors ($20,000): Two tables of eight with premium wine.  Includes a later Sundowner event for eight with drinks, dinner, and a tour hosted by the Zoo's President and CEO, along with his wife.  Bulwagi's Benefactors will be included in event media releases, e-blasts, signage, website, media interviews, and social media posts.

Oliver's Party Patrons ($10,000): One table of eight with premium wine.  Includes a later private behind-the scenes event for eight with zoo animals and their animal care professionals.  Oliver's Party Patrons will be included in event media releases, e-blasts, signage, and on the website.

Baron's Buddies ($5,000): One table of eight with premium wine.  Baron's Buddies will be included in e-blasts, signage, and on the website.

Individual Tickets ($500)