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ZOOlentangy 2026 - Return to the Jungle!

Registration ends Friday, 08/14/2026 5:59pm EDT

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Location

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium - Africa Event Center
4850 W. Powell Road
Powell, Ohio 43065
United States
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Date & Time

Friday, 08/14/2026
6:00pm EDT - 9:00pm EDT
Add to Calendar 08/14/2026 06:00:00 PM 08/14/2026 09:00:00 PM America/New_York ZOOlentangy 2026 - Return to the Jungle! THIS EVENT IS FOR ADULTS ONLY.  GUESTS MUST BE 21+. Get ready to go wild at ZOOlentangy 2026 – Return to the Jungle! OEF’s signature fundraiser returns to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on Friday, August 14th, for an unforgettable evening at the Africa Event Center. Experience up-close giraffe feedings, enjoy delicious food, and discover the innovative classroom grants made possible through your support—all while mingling with Olentangy's best in the wild. It’s sure to be a roaring good time, but tickets are limited—secure yours today before they disappear! Giraffe Feedings Heavy Hors d'oeuvres & Cash Bar Grant Highlights And more! Business Casual - or wear your favorite animal print or Safari attire! The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium - Africa Event Center 4850 W. Powell Road Powell, Ohio 43065

About This Event

THIS EVENT IS FOR ADULTS ONLY.  GUESTS MUST BE 21+.

Get ready to go wild at ZOOlentangy 2026 – Return to the Jungle! OEF’s signature fundraiser returns to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on Friday, August 14th, for an unforgettable evening at the Africa Event Center. Experience up-close giraffe feedings, enjoy delicious food, and discover the innovative classroom grants made possible through your support—all while mingling with Olentangy's best in the wild. It’s sure to be a roaring good time, but tickets are limited—secure yours today before they disappear!

  • Giraffe Feedings
  • Heavy Hors d'oeuvres & Cash Bar
  • Grant Highlights
  • And more!
  • Business Casual - or wear your favorite animal print or Safari attire!

About This Event

THIS EVENT IS FOR ADULTS ONLY.  GUESTS MUST BE 21+.

Get ready to go wild at ZOOlentangy 2026 – Return to the Jungle! OEF’s signature fundraiser returns to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on Friday, August 14th, for an unforgettable evening at the Africa Event Center. Experience up-close giraffe feedings, enjoy delicious food, and discover the innovative classroom grants made possible through your support—all while mingling with Olentangy's best in the wild. It’s sure to be a roaring good time, but tickets are limited—secure yours today before they disappear!

  • Giraffe Feedings
  • Heavy Hors d'oeuvres & Cash Bar
  • Grant Highlights
  • And more!
  • Business Casual - or wear your favorite animal print or Safari attire!
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Getting There

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium - Africa Event Center
4850 W. Powell Road
Powell, Ohio 43065
United States

Get Directions

Help Us Take Student Innovation to the Next Level! Last year, OEF funding helped launch Designed inGenuity (DiG) across Olentangy, putting students at the center of their learning and empowering them to lead through curiosity, creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving. Already, 12 Olentangy educators have been trained and 126 students have participated in DiG experiences—with students sharing their work with peers, district leaders, community members, and even at a national student agency conference. Now, we’re raising $10,000 to build on that success, expanding DiG to 16 additional educators and giving even more students the opportunity to become confident, resilient, self-directed learners prepared to tackle real-world challenges. Your gift will help turn a successful pilot into a lasting culture of student innovation across Olentangy Schools.

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Event Participants

  • CP Cassidy Parker
  • MM Monica Mendoza
  • DG Derrick Gilliam
  • KG Kristine Gegas
  • JJ Jesse Jones
  • DF Dave Fitch
  • BB Brian Blankenship
  • EM Edward Miller
  • JH Julie Haar
  • SC Scott Charland

Location

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium - Africa Event Center
4850 W. Powell Road
Powell, Ohio 43065
United States
Get Directions

Date & Time

Friday, 08/14/2026
6:00pm EDT - 9:00pm EDT
Add to Calendar 08/14/2026 06:00:00 PM 08/14/2026 09:00:00 PM America/New_York ZOOlentangy 2026 - Return to the Jungle! THIS EVENT IS FOR ADULTS ONLY.  GUESTS MUST BE 21+. Get ready to go wild at ZOOlentangy 2026 – Return to the Jungle! OEF’s signature fundraiser returns to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on Friday, August 14th, for an unforgettable evening at the Africa Event Center. Experience up-close giraffe feedings, enjoy delicious food, and discover the innovative classroom grants made possible through your support—all while mingling with Olentangy's best in the wild. It’s sure to be a roaring good time, but tickets are limited—secure yours today before they disappear! Giraffe Feedings Heavy Hors d'oeuvres & Cash Bar Grant Highlights And more! Business Casual - or wear your favorite animal print or Safari attire! The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium - Africa Event Center 4850 W. Powell Road Powell, Ohio 43065