But see below on how you can still participate.
PLEASE REACH OUT TO STEFANIE TIMMINS TO BE PLACED ON THE WAITING LIST.
stimmins@lvzoo.org | (610) 799-4171 x232
The 2025 Conservation Gala may be sold out, but you can still support the event by participating in the online auction!
Businesses in and around the Lehigh Valley are donating items, experiences and gift cards to help make our auction a fundraising success!
Support the zoo AND get your holiday shopping started early. Register now to be a part of the action – bid right from your phone!
We will begin posting auction packages mid-September. Bidding goes live starting Oct. 1st.
Help make the Silent Auction a fundraising success by donating an item, experience, themed package or gift card. All donors will be recognized on this page, in the program booklet and receive recognition in the online auction.
(If you prefer to print and complete a paper form, click here.)
The 2025 Conservation Gala is SOLD OUT!
Please consider supporting the event with a 100% tax deductible DONATION or a an item, experience or gift card for our ONLINE AUCTION.
Please keep an eye out for the announcement of the 2026 Conservation Gala.
Help the zoo carry out its mission by making a 100% tax deductible donation.
For more information please contact
Stefanie Timmins
stimmins@lvzoo.org | (610) 799-4171 x232
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Barre3 Lehigh Valley |
Bethlehem Writers Group LLC |
Black River Farms Vineyard & Winery |
Captured LV Escape Room |
Dan Schantz Greenhouse & Farm Market |
Dorneyville Pharmacy |
Eastern State Penitentiary |
Edge Restaurant |
Gail Gray Home Furnishings and Design |
Grim’s Orchard & Family Farms |
Hershey Country Club |
Jersey Mike’s Subs |
Jim Thorpe Trolley Co. |
Kuhnsville Car Wash |
Lehigh Valley Jewelry Exchange |
Magnetude Jewelry |
Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls |
Michael Perry Hair Studio |
Mod Day Spa |
Muscle Rehab Massage Therapy |
Pharo Garden Centre |
Prime Steak House |
Putt U Miniature Golf |
The Shoppe at Historic Hotel Bethlehem |
Steel Club |
Wind Creek Bethlehem |
Yocco’s The Hot Dog King |
Young Medical Spa |
LV ZOO TRAFFIC ALERT: GAME PRESERVE RD CLOSED STARTING MONDAY, August 25th
Starting Monday, August 25th Game Preserve Rd will be closed due to a PPL utility upgrade project. This closure will last for about 3 weeks. This impacts access from Rt. 309 only. Guests arriving via Rt. 100 are not affected.
DETOUR FOR RT. 309 TRAVELERS:
Trucks/Buses (Both Directions): Use Mill Creek Rd (1.8 mi before/after Game Preserve Rd), continue 2.1 mi, turn left on Game Preserve Rd, then right into the Zoo.
Cars Only (8’2” limit): Use Orchard Rd → Old Packhouse Rd → Ruheton Hill Rd → Game Preserve Rd, then enter Zoo. Please follow the posted detour signs.
VIA RT. 100:
Northbound: Kernsville Rd → Horseshoe Rd → Weidasville Rd → Game Preserve Rd
Southbound: Kistler Rd → Game Preserve Rd