Zoological Society of Florida’s Feast With The Beasts at Zoo Miami
presented by U.S. Trust

Guests dined on an array of culinary offerings, including Bonefish Grill’s sashimi tuna, Chef Adrianne’s Restaurant’s truffle mascarpone polenta with braised osso bucco, Sawa Restaurant’s angus kefta sliders, Shake Shack’s signature burgers, Eden Restaurant’s braised short rib sliders, Town Kitchen & Bar’s seared bay scallops, Los Ranchos Steakhouse’s steak ranchero with gallo pinto & chimichurri sauce, and Pardo’s Peruvian Cuisine’s rotisserie chicken with cilantro rice.
“We’re thankful for the sponsors, our county and state partners, the volunteers and staff who donated their time and money to Feast With The Beasts,” said Benjamin H. Pingree, Zoological Society of Florida (ZSF) President and CEO. “Without their support, the Zoological Society of Florida could not fulfill its mission of wildlife conservation and education and its responsibilities of financial support to Zoo Miami, volunteer and member programs, and marketing and public relations efforts.”
Special dignitaries at the wild fundraiser included Assistant County Manager Alex Munoz and Commissioners Lynda Bell, Carlos Gimenez and Dennis Moss. City of Tallahassee’s Commissioner Andrew Gillum and philanthropists Trish and Dan Bell were also present. Another honored guest was Dr. James A. Kushlan, world-renowned expert on wading birds and Everglades ecology and major benefactor of Zoo Miami’s forthcoming Florida: Mission Everglades exhibit.
The Zoological Society of Florida is a non-profit 501(c)(3) that supports Zoo Miami through education, conservation and outreach programs; marketing and public relations; volunteer services and financial support for the construction of new exhibits. Visit www.fwtb.org for more about the event.
Jane Mormile & ZSF Board Member Brian Mormile of presenting sponsor U.S. Trust
Irene Rodriguez & ZSF Board Member Manny Rodriguez of FP&L
ZSF Board Member Grizzel Gonzalez of Mercantil Commercebank and Oswaldo Gonzalez
Cecil Milton & ZSF Board Member Ana Veiga-Milton
ZSF Board Member Bill Gallwey, Lin Gilmore and Zoo Miami Director Eric Stephens
Denie Harris of Mercedes-Benz, Zoo Director Eric Stephens, FWTB Co-Chair Irene Korge, ZSF President & CEO Benjamin H. Pingree, FWTB Co-Chair Norma Jean Abraham, ZSF Chairman Rob Hudson, ZSF VP of Development Cindy Eisaman & ZSF Board Member Brian Mormile of presenting sponsor U.S. Trust.
Alesia Mogul & ZSF Board Member Harve Mogul of United Way
Jeanie Hernandez of Comcast and Stephen Schott
Mary Ann & Sherrill Hudson
Trish & Dan Bell
Margaret Moss with Miami-Dade County Commissioner Dennis Moss
Pamela Garrison and R. Kirk Landon
Rita Magill and Zoo Miami Communications Director Ron Magill
Maria De La Torre and ZSF Board Member Jorge De La Torre of Kabat-Schertzer-De La Torre-Taraboulos & Company
ZSF Board Member Merrett Stierheim with wife Judy Stierheim
John Saxx
ZSF dance troupe “The Toucanettes”
Animal encounter with a Tegu lizard
Fine dining at Feast With The Beasts
Animal encounter with a tortoise
Animal encounter with a Patagonian cavy
Open bar at Feast With The Beasts
Smartwater at Feast With The Beasts
Mercedes-Benz of Cutler Bay/Coral Gables at Feast With The Beasts
Contenti Cupcakes offering sweets at Feast With The Beasts
Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders with Mireya Mayor
Liquid DJ’s and Clint Wiley’s None Other Band performing at Feast With The Beasts
Samuel Adams beer at Feast With The Beasts