Hancock Whitney Zoo-To-Do - New Orleans, LA - Audubon Nature Institute

Friday, May 1, 2026

Black Tie or White Linen Suit for Gentlemen • Cocktail Attire for Ladies • Ages 21+

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Swing into Zoo-To-Do

Sip, savor, and celebrate at Audubon Zoo’s premier fundraising gala, the 48th annual Hancock Whitney Zoo-To-Do. Enjoy an unforgettable evening of live entertainment, premium cocktails, and cuisine from the city’s most celebrated restaurants, as we mark the return of the Gottesman Family Endangered Species Carousel and raise vital support for conservation.

Event Highlights

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Unforgettable Entertainment

Live music and spectacular performances set the stage for a night that feels equal parts glamorous and wild.

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Sip and Savor

Signature cocktails and premium pours served throughout the Zoo, specially crafted to elevate the experience.

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Delicious Bites

Taste dishes from top local restaurants as you wander the grounds and discover something new at every turn.

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For Conservation

Your ticket helps protect wildlife and support Audubon’s conservation mission, both locally and around the world.

Tickets

Choose your experience for Hancock Whitney Zoo-To-Do.

General Admission Tickets

Includes access to the Zoo grounds during the gala hours.

Pricing

$155 Audubon Member
$175 Individual Ticket

Event Access
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Ages 21+ • Black Tie or White Linen Suit for Gentlemen • Cocktail Attire for Ladies

Sponsor & Patron Experience

An elevated way to experience Zoo-To-Do with early access, private lounges, and premium viewing while making a deeper impact.

Access Begins at 7:00 PM

Highlights

Early access beginning at 7:00 PM
Access to private, air-conditioned lounges and patio areas
Prime views of the Main Stage from the Patron Lounge

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Enhance Your Evening

Elevate your Zoo-To-Do experience with exclusive opportunities available before and during the event.

Lexus Raffle 2026

Luxury Vehicle Raffle

Enter to win a 2026 LEXUS NX 350 generously donated by LEXUS of New Orleans.

Tickets: $100 each
Only 1,250 entries will be sold! Winner need not be present to win.

The winning ticket will be drawn at Hancock Whitney Zoo-To-Do on Friday, May 1st, 2026.

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Items at the Silent Auction at Zoo-To-Do at Audubon Zoo

Online Silent Auction

Bid on unique items, experiences, and luxury packages in Audubon’s online silent auction.

Browse and bid at your convenience, whether you’re attending or supporting from afar. Open before the event and closing shortly after.

Auction Opens April 17.

Lee Michaels Present Pick

Pick a Present

Try your luck with Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry’s Pick-A-Present.

Each box guarantees a jewelry item valued at $100 or more, with select grand prizes inside.

Available exclusively during Zoo-To-Do.

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Our 2026 Sponsors

Proudly Supported by Our Community

Thank you to the brands and partners who help make Zoo-To-Do possible. Your support powers conservation, education, and wildlife rescue year-round.

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Title Sponsor

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Benefactor Sponsors

Machelle & John Payne
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Conservator Sponsors

Cherise & Bart Farris
Gary W. Loveman & Kathleen Welsh
Angie & Anthony Sanfilippo