Join the Chicago Zoological Society’s (CZS) Associates young professionals group for its 3rd annual fundraising event, featuring a VIP cocktail hour, silent auction, outdoor games, and the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of Brookfield Zoo’s animal residents! Funds raised will benefit animal care and welfare initiatives as well as conservation and education programs of CZS. The VIP hour takes place from 6 to 7 p.m. at Hamill Family Wild Encounters followed by the main event from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Zoo’s Great Bear Wilderness underwater viewing gallery. Tickets are $150 for the main event; $200 for the VIP hour. For further information and to make reservations, visit CZS.org/Events or email CZS.Associates@CZS.org.