Zoofari Gala

Zoofari Gala

Zoofari Gala is the Taronga Foundation’s flagship annual fundraising gala event and is fast achieving recognition as one of Sydney’s most sought-after charity events.

Patrons enjoying the Zoofari Gala
Patrons enjoying the Zoofari Gala

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.

Patrons enjoying the Zoofari Gala
Delicious dining experience at the Zoofari Gala
Delicious dining experience at the Zoofari Gala

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.

Delicious dining experience at the Zoofari Gala

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

Select Events

Alta Moda - Sustainable Sponsor

Alta Moda

Fortem Media - Photography Sponsor

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Adventure World - Prize Sponsor

Adventure World Logo

Six Senses Fiji - Prize Sponsor

Six senses logo

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

Anthony Whitehouse
Anthony Whitehouse

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! 

Bridgette Collis
Bridgette Collis

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. 

Sonia Karoll
Sonia Karoll

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.

Angus Esslemont
Angus Esslemont

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.