Fact Sheet

Jazzoo 2009 will roll out the red carpet on June 5 to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Kansas City Zoo & the 20th Anniversary of Jazzoo! More than 4,500 Kansas Citians will attend Jazzoo this year, enjoying an evening of unlimited food, drink and music while making a real, tangible impact on your community Zoo.

Jazzoo funds support a special diet for more than 1,000 animals and also support the Zoo Learning Fund…a fund designed to create educational programs for more than 47,000 area children annually.

Here are a few details about this year's event:

Date Friday, June 5, 2009
Time

6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – Patron Party
7:30 p.m. – Midnight – Jazzoo

Place The Kansas City Zoo, located in Swope Park near Starlight Theatre. Click here for a map.
Attire Creative black tie.
Parking Reserved parking was provided for guests presenting a VIP parking pass. VIP parking areas are clearly marked. Limousines are directed to guest drop-off, pick-up and parking areas. Valet parking is not available.
Transportation Guests are encouraged to use our "Official Transportation Partner," Custom Limousine.

Guests will be able to ride the train to and from the Patron party and around Jazzoo.
Getting Around

Every guest is provided with a food and drink tray portraying a map of Jazzoo.  Jazzoo 2009 features these highlights:

  • Special Jazzoo cocktails served at designated specialty bars.
  • Headliner entertainment on the mainstage – starting at 10pm.
  • Restaurants arranged by location in town.
Entertainment Guests enjoyed music throughout the event and stopped to dance under the stars to live bands at our stages.
Cuisine The area’s finest restaurants kept everyone full with complimentary delectables.
Beverages Complimentary non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages are served at 13 full and specialty bars.
Tickets Tickets for Jazzoo 2009 are on sale now!.