Don’t miss this creative fundraiser celebrating 2008 Year of the Frog.  On Friday, June 20, 2008, from 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., the Detroit Zoological Society will host its spectacular annual fundraising gala, Sunset at the Zoo, in the Main Picnic Grove at the Detroit Zoo.

Sunset at the Zoo will feature:
• An impressive champagne welcome
• A delicious strolling supper offering tastes of signature dishes from more than 40 of metro Detroit’s renowned restaurants
• Entertaining smooth grooves that will keep guests dancing all night long by The Jerry Ross Band
• Sunset Keys, a Silent Auction and a spectacular Live Auction featuring some of the area’s most exquisite merchandise and “Zoo-nique” experiences
• Exclusive access to the Detroit Zoo’s award-winning habitats
• Mixing with 2,000 of Michigan’s elite Zoo supporters

The Zoo will close to the public at 2 p.m. on Friday, June 20, in preparation for Sunset at the Zoo.  Sunset takes place rain or shine.  Attire is elegant summer chic.

Ticket Levels and Benefits

To order tickets, call (248) 541-5717 ext. 3750 or Order Here through a secure server.

Benefactor –  $500 each
• Benefactor Party on Tuesday, May 20 at the home of Jennifer and David Fischer
• VIP Reception Friday, June 20, 6 – 7 p.m. at the Detroit Zoo’s National Amphibian Conservation Center
• Recognition in the Sunset Program
• Valet Parking
• Strolling Supper
• Hosted Bar
• Dancing
• Access to the Zoo’s Award-Winning Habitats

Patron –  $250 each
• VIP Reception Friday, June 20, 6 – 7 p.m. at the Detroit Zoo’s National Amphibian Conservation Center
• Recognition in the Sunset Program
• Valet Parking
• Strolling Supper
• Hosted Bar
• Dancing
• Access to the Zoo’s Award-Winning Habitats

Supporter –  $125 each
• Strolling Supper
• Hosted Bar
• Dancing
• Access to the Zoo’s Award-Winning Habitats

Detroit Zoo Member Supporter –  $100 each
• Good for up to six Supporter-level tickets per membership

Friend of the Zoo –  $1500
• 10 Supporter-Level Tickets
• Recognition in the Sunset Program
• Recognition on the Sunset Sponsor Sign
• Recognition in the Zoo Member Magazine, Habitat


Hot Auction Lots
Bid on spectacular items including:
• Private Tour for 4 with the Detroit Zoo Night Staff
• The Ultimate Zoo Birthday Party and Overnight Experience for 20
• Private Cocktail Party for 20 at The Whitney
• Gourmet Dinner for 12 with the Polar Bears
• Custom piece of Zoo-themed Jewelry from Jules R. Schubot Jewellers
• And much more…
* All purchases benefit the Detroit Zoological Society.

Beverage Compainies
Bell's Brewery
Hpnotiq Liqueur
Lunazul Tequila
PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur
Pepsi
Starbucks Coffee Company-Detroit

Sunset at the Zoo Sponsors
(As of April 18,2008) 

Presenting Sponsor
GM and Saturn    

VIP Reception Sponsor
JPMorgan Chase   

Champagne Welcome Sponsor
Strategic Staffing Solutions  

Platinum Sponsors
Comerica Bank
Crain Communications
Dining in the Wild – Detroit Zoo Catering
Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss
Sue and Alan J. Kaufman
Unique Expressions    

Gold Sponsors
Big Boy Restaurants  
Blue Cross, Blue Shield of Michigan  
HOUR Detroit
Fox 2 News
Lois and Gail Warden
Masco Corporation  
R.L. Polk
Ruth and Al Glancy
UAW General Motors Center For Human Resources  
Urban Science, Inc. 
Visteon Corporation   

Silver Sponsors
DeMaria Building Company
Dykema Gossett PLLC
Lear Corporation
Mr. & Mrs. Richard B. Platt
The Suburban Collection
UAW Region 1-A
 

Friend of the Zoo
Brinks, Hofer, Gilson & Lione
Consumers Energy
Hiller's Markets
OnStar
POH Regional Medical Center
Schostak Brothers & Company, Inc.
TCF Bank
The Cotton Family
The Forbes Company
Vivacqua Law, PLLC

If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation to the Auctions or Keys, please download a printable donation form (pdf 35k) or contact Christine Kenny at (248) 541-5717 ext. 3735 or ckenny@dzs.org.