About the event
From the moment of arrival after hours at Taronga through to the last dance on the dance floor, our guests are taken on a journey to inspire and engage them with our vision and mission. The evening is filled with unique animal encounters whilst enjoying cocktails and canapés, behind the scenes tours and a delicious sit-down dinner followed by and live and silent auctions with truly phenomenal offerings.
Join us for an absolutely unforgettable night of bespoke experiences in one of Sydney's most spectacular locations, all whilst raising vital funds for wildlife and conservation.
Zoofari’s History
For more than 21 years, Zoofari has played a key role in raising vital funds for Taronga’s conservation programs raising over $7.6 million to date in support of Taronga’s world-class facilities, ground-breaking scientific research and successful conservation initiatives here in Australia and throughout the world.
Your support is needed now more than ever with our wildlife facing impacts to their natural environment at every turn.
Taronga is determined to bring Australia’s iconic native animals back from the brink of extinction and Zoofari plays a key role in ensuring our success.
Taronga's 2023 Zoofari Gala raised vital funds for its two game-changing Wildlife and Veterinary Hospitals.
Sponsors
Select Events - Presenting Sponsor
Alta Moda - Sustainable Sponsor
Fortem Media - Photography Sponsor
Adventure World - Prize Sponsor
Six Senses Fiji - Prize Sponsor
The Committee
Zoofari Gala raises vital funds for Taronga to save native wildlife and lead modern conservation projects to secure their future.
Anthony Whitehouse - Chair
Bridgette Collis
Shayne Coffey
Angus Esslemont
Denise Gurr
Zena K’Dor
Claire Perini
Sonia Karoll
Deb Coffey
A committee member for 10 years, I’m excited to be this year’s chair of the 2023 Zoofari Gala. The gala ensures that Taronga continues to invest in conservation, education and wildlife advocacy all whilst having an amazing evening of eating, drinking and dancing!
I joined the Zoofari Gala committee to make a difference to our Australian wildlife and the animals in the care of Taronga. Taronga's active involvement in conservation research and breeding programs is inspiring.
I am a proud long-serving Zoofari Gala committee member. The gala is a place where conservation meets fun. Taronga is more than a zoo, it also is a leader in conservation and sustainability.
After 18 years in the financial markets, recently I have been focused on ways to give back. Zoofari Gala does so much good work for animals, their well-being and animal conservation.