Half of the funds raised benefit the non-profit Phoenix Zoo and the other half goes to the winner, which could be YOU!
One entry for $5 | Five entries for $20 | 20 entries for $50 | 50 entries for $100
Total Raised:
(as of 6/15/26)
$750
You could win:
(as of 6/15/26)
$375
All proceeds from the Zoo & You 50/50 Raffle benefit the non-profit Phoenix Zoo’s project of building a new quarantine facility:
The Doornbos Animal Rescue and Care Center.
RAFFLE FAQs
Who can win the Zoo & You 50/50 Raffle?
Anyone aged 18 or older is eligible to win the raffle. Entrants do not need to participate in any way with the Bidders for Critters auction in order to win or increase their chances of winning. Every entry has an equal chance of winning.
I don’t like using my payment information on a website, can I enter the raffle?
At this time, we are only accepting raffle purchases via the AES site. This site is secure and is Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliant, according to Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS).
I am having issues with the AES site, what can I do?
Purchases must be made online on the AES website. If you’re experiencing difficulties with the site, please contact eventdonations@phoenixzoo.org or 602.286.3855.
What are my chances of winning?
Your chances of winning depend on how many entries are sold. Every entry has an equal chance of winning.
I just purchased a raffle entry, how do I know that I was entered?
Your receipt you received for your raffle purchase(s) serves as verification. You can reach out to eventdonations@phoenixzoo.org to have a receipt resent or if you have questions.
When does the raffle start and end?
The Zoo & You 50/50 Raffle starts at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, and closes at noon on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
How will I know if I won the raffle?
The winner will be contacted on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, by email and/or phone. After the winner’s eligibility has been confirmed, the winner’s name will be announced on the webpage and via email to all entrants.
What are other ways I can support the Zoo?
There are various ways to support the non-profit Phoenix Zoo. You can make a direct donation, purchase items off the Zoo’s Wish List, volunteer your time with the Zoo or even become a Zoo member!
Why do I have to enter my information and credit card before purchasing raffle entries?
The platform used for the raffle also supports online auction bidding. Because of this, users must first create an account and place a credit card on file before making a purchase.
I purchased raffle entries. Why wasn't my credit card charged?
When you click “Purchase” on a raffle package, the entries are added to your cart but the transaction is not complete until you check out using the cart icon at the top of the site (for mobile, you must click the three-line menu first). After completing checkout, your credit card will be charged and you will be emailed a receipt confirming your raffle entries.
To ensure the advertised 50/50 raffle pot remains accurate, raffle purchases left in a cart will be processed using the credit card on file by the next business day, or by 2 p.m. on July 29, whichever comes first. Purchases that cannot be processed will not be eligible to win.
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Raffle closes at noon on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. One winner will be randomly selected on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, and contacted by email and/or phone the same day. Must be 18 or older to win. Raffle entries are sold in connection with the Bidders for Critters online auction, but raffle participants do not need to participate in the auction to win, nor does it increase the chances of winning. Amount to be won depends on total amount raised in the raffle (the pot). Chances of winning depends on total amount of entries. Winner may be asked to participate in promotional photos to help future raffle and fundraising efforts. Winner will be asked to complete appropriate federal and state tax forms in order to receive winnings. The winner is responsible for properly reporting their winnings for tax purposes. Funds will be dispersed via check to winner less taxes. Amount/percentage taken for taxes depends on amount of winnings. All proceeds benefit the non-profit Phoenix Zoo’s project of building a new quarantine facility, the Doornbos Animal Rescue and Care Center. Raffle entry purchases are not tax-deductible.
Plan your visit today!
The Phoenix Zoo is one of the largest non-profit zoos in the U.S., caring for over 3,000 animals, with nearly 400 species represented, including many threatened/endangered species.
Plan your visit today!
The Phoenix Zoo is one of the largest non-profit zoos in the U.S., caring for over 3,000 animals, with nearly 400 species represented, including many threatened/endangered species.
