2026 End of Summer Social & Casino Night Fundraiser
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the "All In for the Zoo" End of Summer Social & Casino Night on August 27th, from 6 PM to 9:30 PM at the Athens Veterans Museum in Athens, AL.
Experience a vibrant night filled with casino-style gaming, delicious hors d’oeuvres, decadent desserts, and exciting games—all while supporting the future North Alabama Zoo. Whether you're looking to try your luck, connect with friends, enjoy a fantastic night out, your ticket will help further the educational and conservation missions of NALZS. Let’s come together to create a brighter future for our community!
🎲 "All In for the Zoo" – End of Summer Social & Casino Night
Join us for an exciting evening of fun, entertainment, and community impact at our All In for the Zoo Summer Social & Casino Night!
Enjoy a lively summer evening featuring casino-style gaming (no actual gambling), substantial hors d’oeuvres, desserts, raffles, giveaways, and special activities throughout the night — all in support of creating a brighter wild future for North Alabama.
Whether you come to test your luck at the tables, connect with friends and community leaders, or simply enjoy a great night out, every ticket helps support the educational, conservation, and community missions of NALZS and the future North Alabama Zoo initiative.
Evening Schedule
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6:00 PM – Doors Open / Summer Social Begins
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6:30 PM – Welcome, Introductions & Speaker
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6:50 PM – Casino Tables Open
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9:00 PM – Casino Tables Close / Raffles & Giveaways Begin
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9:30 PM – Event Concludes
Your Evening Includes
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Casino-style gaming tables
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Substantial hors d’oeuvres & desserts
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Special games and activities throughout the evening
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Raffles and prize giveaways
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Networking and social atmosphere
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Cash bar available
Come ready to have fun, make memories, and go All In for the Zoo!
Reserve Your Spot Before the Tables Fill
This is more than a night out — it is a chance to enjoy the end of summer while helping NALZS continue the work of inspiring children, supporting conservation education, and building community support for the future North Alabama Zoo.
This is how it works: upon arrival you will receive a starting amount of chips. You can purchase more. At the end of the night, you have the option to trade the chips for tickets for the drawings of the donated gift baskets and gift cards.
Bring your friends, invite your coworkers, and make it a fun evening for a cause that will leave a lasting impact across North Alabama.
Tickets are available now. Go All In for the Zoo and join us for the celebration!
We are grateful for our generous sponsors!
Sponsorships & Program Ads
Sponsorship opportunities are still available for the End of Summer Social & Casino Night. To learn more, please either download the sponsorship packet and/or contact our Community Partnership Manager at development@nalzs.org.
You can also support the event by placing an ad in our printed event program, which will be shared with attendees, sponsors, community leaders, and supporters throughout the evening.