Roaring Nights at the L.A. Zoo

Date/Time
Date(s) - 09/27/2019
6:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Location
Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens

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Roaring Nights

L.A. Zoo’s Roaring Nights summer series is back and wilder than ever – offering fun, fascinating explorations at the intersection of music, culture, and nature! These adults-only (21+) adventures feature live bands, DJs, pop-up Zoo Talks, animal close-ups, L.A.’s best food trucks, full bars, and more.

Fun features for 2019:
* The Watering Hole open-air glamping lounge with specialty cocktails
* An immersive silent disco experience powered by dueling DJs
* Three multi-genre dance areas, for an eclectic musical safari
* Interactive art activities, classic backyard games, and more!

**FRIDAY, JUNE 28**

Music Lineup:
* Legendary DJ Richard Blade spinning the best of the ‘80s and maybe, just maybe, posing for pictures with a few lucky fans
* Flashback Heart Attack keeping you dancing and singing along to the greatest hits and most epic anthems of the ‘80s and beyond
* L.A.’s own DJ Avi Bernard delivering an atmospheric mix of hip hop, neo soul, EDM, and more
* Chulita Vinyl Club bringing stacks and stacks of wax for sets highlighting everything from hip hop to funk, cumbia to new wave, and much more
* A choose-your-own musical adventure with HUSH Silent Disco

Zoo Talks and Special Feedings:
* TBA

Food Trucks:
The Deli Doctor, Baby’s Badass Burgers, The Grilled Cheese Truck, Wings ‘n’ Waffles, Lobsta Truck, Epic Tacos, India Jones, Mandoline Grill, Jackfruit Café, Tropic Truck, Rice Balls of Fire, Hungry Belly Thai, Tokyo Doggie Style, Dreamy Creations, Blast Ice Cream

**FRIDAY, JULY 19**

Music Lineup:
* Official Dodgers spin master DJ Severe serving unbeatable sets with hip hop, rare grooves, and remixes
* Fast Times taking you on a totally tubular multi-genre journey back to music’s most radical decade, the ‘80s
* DJ Johnny Hawkes delivering eclectic sets with the best of EDM, hip hop, funk, pop, and classic rock
* Chulita Vinyl Club bringing stacks and stacks of wax for sets highlighting everything from hip hop to funk, cumbia to new wave, and much more
* A choose-your-own musical adventure with HUSH Silent Disco

Zoo Talks and Special Feedings:
* TBA

Food Trucks:
The Deli Doctor, Baby’s Badass Burgers, The Grilled Cheese Truck, Wings ‘n’ Waffles, Lobsta Truck, Epic Tacos, India Jones, Mandoline Grill, Jackfruit Café, Tropic Truck, Rice Balls of Fire, Hungry Belly Thai, Tokyo Doggie Style, Dreamy Creations, Blast Ice Cream

**FRIDAY, AUGUST 16**

Music Lineup:
* L.A.’s own DJ Avi Bernard delivering an atmospheric mix of hip hop, neo soul, EDM, and more
* Pulp ‘90s covering a full decade of hits from indie rock, grunge, and hip hop to diva anthems and Latin pop to the one-hit wonders you know all the words to (but maybe wish you didn’t)
* DJ Johnny Hawkes, with multi-genre sets featuring the best of EDM, hip hop, funk, pop, and classic rock
* The Detroit Nights serving up the best of Motown, disco, and R&B with energy and style
* A choose-your-own musical adventure with HUSH Silent Disco

Zoo Talks and Special Feedings:
* TBA

Food Trucks:
The Deli Doctor, Baby’s Badass Burgers, The Grilled Cheese Truck, Wings ‘n’ Waffles, Lobsta Truck, Epic Tacos, India Jones, Mandoline Grill, Falasophy, Jackfruit Café, Tropic Truck, Rice Balls of Fire, Hungry Belly Thai, Tokyo Doggie Style, Dreamy Creations, Blast Ice Cream

**FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27**

Music Lineup:
* Legendary DJ Richard Blade spinning the best of the ‘80s and maybe, just maybe, posing for pictures with a few lucky fans
* Flashback Heart Attack, keeping you dancing and singing along to the greatest hits and most epic anthems of the ‘80s and beyond
* Official Dodgers spin master DJ Severe serving unbeatable sets with hip hop, rare grooves, and remixes
* The Detroit Nights serving up the best of Motown, disco, and R&B with energy and style
* A choose-your-own musical adventure with HUSH Silent Disco

Zoo Talks and Special Feedings:
* TBA

Food Trucks:
The Deli Doctor, Baby’s Badass Burgers, The Grilled Cheese Truck, Wings ‘n’ Waffles, Lobsta Truck, Epic Tacos, India Jones, Mandoline Grill, Falasophy, Jackfruit Café, Tropic Truck, Rice Balls of Fire, Kogi BBQ, Tokyo Doggie Style, Dreamy Creations, Blast Ice Cream

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PLEASE NOTE: Roaring Nights, like all our nighttime events, supports the L.A. Zoo and its global conservation efforts.

Food and beverages are not included in the ticket price. Outside food and beverages, backpacks, coolers, and oversized purses will not be permitted. Bags will be inspected by security at time of entry.

During evening events, animals are given access to their night quarters for their comfort. Therefore, most animals will not be on exhibit after 8:00 p.m.

Valid ID is required to purchase alcohol. Free parking is available. Secure your ticket and avoid waiting in line by purchasing now.

Online ticketing closes at 5 p.m. on the day of the event. Tickets will be available for purchase at the Membership windows of the Zoo as early as 6 p.m. that day.

GLAZA Members can save on admission by using their promo code, which is distributed via email. If you are a Member and haven’t received yours, please call 323-644-4747.