Dallas Zoo Kid to Do Party Safari

 

Hey, party animals! During the 125th Anniversary of the Dallas Zoo, the Dallas Zoological Society is excited to announce the second annual Kid To Do at the Dallas Zoo. Set for June 1, 2013, the block party style event, themed Party Safari, promises to be a wildly amusing evening for parents and their children. Jamie, the youngest giraffe at the Dallas Zoo, is stepping out as this year’s “safari guide” and promises it will be an evening to remember!

The event will feature kid-friendly fare and exciting entertainment such as bounce houses, a live DJ, face painting and arts and crafts, as well as unique animal encounters, a private bird show in the Wildlife Amphitheater, and much, much more! Proceeds from Kid To Do enable the Dallas Zoological Society to continue in its mission to support the Dallas Zoo as an outstanding center of education, entertainment, and wildlife conservation.

WHEN:

Saturday, June 1, 2013

5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

WHERE:

Dallas Zoo Lacerte Family Children's Zoo,

Giants of the Savanna, Cat Green in ZooNorth, and Picnic Ridge

CHAIRS:

Event Chairs: Rob and Julie Little

Honorary Chairs: Kellie Rasberry and Emma Kelly

Honorary Restaurant Chairs: Kent and Tracy Rathbun

Sponsorships begin at $500. For more information on underwriting and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Megan Harrison at 469-554-7440 or megan.harrison@dallaszoo.com Tickets are $75 per person. Children age 2 and under are free. Visit www.dallaskidtodo.com to purchase tickets.

1st Annual Kid to Do was wild success

The first annual Kid To Do at the Dallas Zoo “Monkey See, Monkey Do” benefiting the Dallas Zoological Society on June 2, 2012 was a huge success! Following in the footsteps of its big brother Zoo To Do, Kid To Do featured approximately 20 restaurants that served kid-friendly fare along with fun, festive activities for the whole family.

Founding Host Family Olivia Brittingham, Isabella Brittingham, Kary Brittingham, Alex Brittingham, Sophia Brittingham and Eduardo Brittingham

Maria Martineau Plankinton and Emily Vafa teamed up to chair the event, and more than 250 Dallas families helped raise $211,000 for the Dallas Zoological Society. Honorary Chairs for the event were Jennifer and John Eagle, and Tracy and Kent Rathbun served as Honorary Restaurant Chairs.

Honorary Chef Family Tracy Rathbun, Garrett Rathbun, and Kent Rathbun

Parents and children alike mixed and mingled for a wildly amusing evening at the first annual Kid To Do 2012 and enjoyed entertainment by award-winning children’s singer and performer Eddie Coker, giraffe feedings in the Giants of the Savanna exhibit, exploration of the new Koala Walkabout exhibit, animal encounters, bounce houses including a fast-moving zip line, a DJ and dancing, a private viewing of the bird show SOAR – A Festival of Flight bird show, face painting, and more!

Founding Host Family George Rado (on shoulders), Steve Rado and Julie Rado

The 2012 Kid To Do participating restaurants included: Abacus, Asian Mint, Church’s Chicken, Dallas Affaires Cakes, Dread Head Chef, Dulce by La Duni, Dallas Zoo Group Sales & Catering, eatZi’s, El Fenix, Flying Fish, Frito Lay, Goff’s Hamburgers, Kuby’s Sausage House, Place at Perry’s, Purple Cow, Shinsei, Smashburger, Uncle Julio’s, Urban Crust and Wynnwood by Stephan Pyles.

Keith Schuman, Stella Wrubel, Matthew Simon and Founding Host Committee Member Lucy Wrubel

What to Wear Where: Kid to Do at the Dallas Zoo

This week we are bringing out our wild side as we get ready for this weekend's Kid to Do at the Dallas Zoo!  We love any excuse to rock a leopard print, so below we're giving you some of our favorite options to let your inner lioness out. From a bold, all-over design to a subtle printed jean, we've got you covered for however adventurous you're feeling!

{ 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 }

And for the little one in your life, try...

A safari-worthy tutu

...or a...

 

Quit monkeying around T-shirt

How precious are they?! Absolutely perfect for a fun day celebrating a fun origination!

Kid to Do at the Dallas Zoo is an exciting event that is modeled after Zoo to Do, the widely popular annual fundraiser featuring some of Dallas' finest chefs. 

Proceeds from both events will enable the Dallas Zoological Society to continue in its mission to support the Dallas Zoo as an outstanding center of education, entertainment and wildlife conservation!

Honarary Chairs: Jennifer and John Eagle

Honarary Chef Chairs: Tracy and Kent Rathbun

Event Charis: Maria Martineau Plankinton and Emily Vafa

Underwriting Chairs: Julie and Rob Little

The party will be held in the Lacerte Family Children's Zoo as well as on Cat Green in ZooNorth. Much like the adult Zoo to Do, the children will enjoy Dallas' finest kid-friendly cuisine and exciting entertainment by Eddie Coker. Other activities include giraffe feedings, bounce houses, a DJ, face painting, arts and crafts and so much more!

This Saturday, June 2nd

6:00-9:00pm

For more information, please contact Nancy Saustad at the Dallas Zoological Society

(469) 554-7445 or nancy.saustad@dallaszoo.com

Visit the Dallas Zoo's website

Kid to Do at Dallas Zoo

Saturday, June 2

6:00 – 9:00 pm

The Dallas Zoo is introducing an exclusive new children’s event, Kid to Do at the Dallas Zoo. This year’s theme, “Monkey See, Monkey Do,” is sure to delight and entertain!  Tickets begin at $60 per person and sponsorship packages are available.  Buy tickets online today by clicking here.

For the past 20 years, Zoo To Do has become one of our city’s most popular and highly-anticipated events for adults. Kid To Do at the Dallas Zoo builds on that long-standing tradition but includes and celebrates the Dallas Zoo’s youngest fans! This fun party, geared toward children ages 2-12, will be held on Cat Green as well as in the Lacerte Family Children’s Zoo and will feature Dallas’ finest kid-friendly cuisine and exciting entertainment including giraffe feedings, camel rides, DJ, face painting, bounce houses, arts and crafts, animal encounters with our furry Zoo friends and much more! We are particularly thrilled that guests will be able to visit the award-winning Giants of the Savanna exhibit and have a private viewing of the bird show SOAR, A Festival of Flight, in the stunning new Dallas Zoo Amphitheater.

Tickets to the 2012 Kid To Do at the Dallas Zoo are $60 per person (children age 2 and under are free).  Each ticket purchased has a tax-deductible value of $50, which will be shown on the receipt that will be mailed to you.  Your reservation will be held at the door; no tickets will be sent. Click here to purchase tickets.

For more information, visit the KidToDo website or email development@DallasZoo.com or call 469.554.7400.