Zoo Miami Foundation’s Feast with the Beasts
Presented by Assurant


German and Fernanda Espitia, Tonya Eikenberg and ZMF Chair-Elect Eric Eikenberg of The Everglades Foundation
Zoo Miami Foundation’s Feast with the Beasts, presented by Assurant, took place on March 15, 2019 at Zoo Miami
More than 800 guests enjoyed delectable delights from fine South Florida establishments, wild animal encounters, cocktails courtesy of Bacardí, live entertainment, and more at Feast with the Beasts (FWTB) presented by Assurant on March 15, 2019 at Zoo Miami. Together the party-goers raised $220,000 for the Zoo’s education and conservation programs.
“We’re thankful for the sponsors, particularly Assurant, the restaurants, the volunteers and staff that donated their time, fare and funds,” said Bill Moore, Zoo Miami Foundation (ZMF) President and CEO.
Guests dined on delights from Barley An American Brasserie, Devon Seafood & Steak, LA Sweetz, Morton’s, Ortanique and Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza, among many others.
Additional notable sponsors included: FPL, Wells Fargo, José Milton Foundation, Greenberg Traurig, Fitzgerald & Isaacson, LLP, CapTrust, Carnival Foundation, Bill and Jill Moore, Shutts & Bowen, The Everglades Trust, Dadeland Animal Hospital, Christopher Walters, Elizabeth Madden, Hancock Askew & Co. LLP, Morris & Reynolds, Alejandro Mendieta, Widow Jane, The Everglades Foundation, Jose & Joanna Romano, Josie Romano Brown & Dr. Mark Brown, ELM Architects, PCL Construction, and EDGE Ventures.
We hope to see everyone at Feast with the Beasts on March 13, 2020 at Zoo Miami.
Rita Magill, Zoo Miami’s Ron Magill, ZMF Chairman of the Board Jose Romano of Baptist, ZMF President and CEO Bill Moore, ZMF Emeritus Director Ana Milton of the José Milton Foundation and Cecil Milton
Jesus & Jaqueline Capo
ZMF Board Director John Chibbaro of Greenberg Traurig
Ana Milton, Bill and Jill Moore, Alejandro Mendieta of Coastal Wealth and Ely Reyes
Eric Gleit of EdgeVentures and Claire Gleit
David McDonald and ZMF Board Director Kathy McDonald of Presenting Sponsor Assurant
Armando Fernandez, ZMF Board Director from FPL, and Analia Fernandez
David Isaacson, ZMF Board Director Diana Fitzgerald of Fitzgerald & Isaacson and Steven Grau
ZMF Board Director Chip Vandenberg of Trivest Partners and Lauren Vandenberg
Miami-Dade County Commissioner Sally Heyman
Lazaro Gonzalez and Maggie Gonzalez from Bacardi, the Official Liquor Sponsor
Eric Myers of ELM Architects and Jana Myers
Carl Kruse and Zoo Miami Director Carol Kruse
ZMF Board Director Dr. Joe Barros and Helen Torres