Night of Giraffes, Hippos, Lions Raises $1.5M for Zoo

As the last rain clouds dissolved into a crisp Texas evening, the Dallas Zoo transformed into a glowing wonderland.

More than 800 guests arrived at Zoo To Do 2025: Nocturne to celebrate the Zoo’s mission of “Engaging People & Saving Wildlife,” but what made the night unforgettable wasn’t just the music or the menu — it was the magic of being surrounded by the magnificent animals.

Guests were greeted by the Zoo’s Animal Adventures team, a porcupine shuffled along its tree limb, and a group of elegant flamingos craned their heads gracefully, as if inspecting the arriving guests.

A short ride on the zoo cart brought guests deeper into the savanna, where the giraffes were out in full splendor, long necks silhouetted against the sunset…

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