Zoofari on Nov. 7

Bring a herd to Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo and graze on delicious dishes, desserts and drinks at the Zoo’s 23rd annual Zoofari fundraiser from 7 to 11 p.m. on Saturday. The Baldwin Connelly “Rhino Club” (VIP-level ticket) returns with a new home -- the Safari Lodge, the Zoo’s new 17,000-square-foot indoor events facility. For one ticket price, guests can dine around the Zoo, sampling food from more than 60 of the Bay area’s best restaurants and enjoying open bars. Participating restaurants include GrillSmith, Ceviche, First Watch, Longhorn Steakhouse, Sonny’s Real Pit BBQ, G. Elliot’s Brunchery and Catering, Giordano’s, Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, Datz Deli and more.

The Zoo welcomes Florida favorite Sister Hazel on the main stage whose best-known tunes include "All For You," "Change Your Mind” and “Best I’ll Ever Be.” Five additional bands -- Jason Young, Nate Najar, Alan Darcy, Grupo Havana Swing and The Vodkanuts -- will entertain throughout the Zoo.

Event proceeds benefit animal care and education programs at Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo, a private nonprofit organization. Zoofari general admission tickets are all-inclusive – discounted to $75 in advance online at LowryParkZoo.com (until 12 p.m. Fri., Nov. 6), $80 in advance by phone at 813-935-8552 ext. 276 (until 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6), or $85 the night of the event at the front gate.