Swing on down to the Saint Louis Zoo for Zootini, the Young Zoo Friends fundraiser filled with martinis and Copa-commotion. Put on your best jungle attire and get ready to get down for the gorillas at the Zoo! Enjoy specially-made Zootini cocktails, complimentary hors d’oeuvres and live entertainment provided by CoCo Soul, Soul Alliance featuring CoCo Soul, and DJ Andrew Mullins.

Advance reservations are $35 for members and $40 for non-members. Tickets at the door (space-permitting) are $40 for members and $45 for non-members. General admission includes two drink tickets and hors d’oeuvres.

VIP advance reservations are $70 for members and $75 for non-members. Tickets at the door (space-permitting) are $75 for members and $80 for non-members.  VIP includes valet parking, pre-party, four drink tickets, hors d’oeuvres and access to VIP bar during event.

Attire is upscale hip with a jungle splash. Ages 21-and-up only. Park on the North Lot and enter through The Living World.

To reserve tickets, call (314) 646-4771 or visit www.stlzoo.org/zootini.

Zootini '09 helps celebrate Year of the Gorilla, a worldwide effort by zoos and aquariums to bring attention to the current gorilla crisis. Proceeds from Zootini will benefit primates by supporting the Saint Louis Zoo's conservation efforts both at the Zoo and around the world.

Underwriters include Anheuser-Busch, Inc., Laclede Gas, The Tan Company/Massage Luxe, with support from Y98 FM, Riverfront Times and metromix.com.