An Evening to Celebrate…

On October 15, 2011, when the sun set and the stars sparkled in the night sky, the Phoenix Zoo came alive as nearly 700 Valley philanthropists celebrated our second annual Rendez-Zoo, An Evening of Conservation and Cuisine.

The evening was filled with delectable fare, paired with fantastic wines and cocktails from some of the Valley’s leading chefs and beverage purveyors. Our generous donors showed their commitment to the Phoenix Zoo, by placing bids on several fine items and amazing one-of-a-kind experiences in our Silent and Live Auctions.

Through table sponsorships, individual reservations, auctions and donations, Rendez-Zoo 2011 raised nearly $500,000. All proceeds from the evening will help sustain and expand our world-renowned conservation programs, as well as our education and animal care initiatives.

Thank you to our sponsors, donors, volunteers and staff for your dedication and commitment to the Zoo. We hope you will join us next year, as we celebrate the Phoenix Zoo’s 50th Anniversary and our continued success in conservation.

 



As a non-profit corporation, the Phoenix Zoo has successfully operated as a self-sustaining enterprise since it opened in 1962. The Zoo continues to fund exhibitions of more than 1,300 animals, numerous educational programs and community offerings exclusively through earned revenue, philanthropic gifts and special events like Rendez-Zoo.


Sponsors of Rendez-Zoo support the conservation efforts of the Phoenix Zoo. 

Sumatran Tiger
Crown Foundation

Grevy’s Zebra
APS
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Davison Benefits Group, Inc.
Phil and JoEllen Doornbos
Harris Private Bank
SRP
WDM Architects

Black-footed Ferret
American Express
Animal Lovers Group
Barry and Jean Bingham
Bruce and Pamela Brown
Henry and Michelle Clarke
Classic Party Rentals
Davison Benefits
DC London, Inc.
Deloitte & Touche, LLP
Cohen Kennedy Dowd & Quigley, P.C.
D.L.Withers Construction Inc.
DMB Associates, Inc.
Ardie and Steve Evans
Peter Fine and Rebecca Ailes-Fine
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold
Gammage & Burnham
Greenberg Traurig
Craig and Kathryn Grimco
Gust Rosenfeld P.L.C./Christopher
  McNichol and Mary Alexander
Hays Companies of Arizona
Jennings, Strouss & Salmon, PLC
KPMG
L.Roy Papp & Associates
Eddie Matney and
  Jennifer Blank-Matney
Kieran McCormick
  and Alanna Rebecca
Miller/Russell & Associates, Inc.
Gael Parks
Protiviti
Eric and Christina Reuss
Danny and Natalie Santaniello
Tom and Sophann Schleifer
Schmidt Westergard & Company,
  PLLC
Symantec
Taylor Morrison
Urias Communications
US Airways
U.S. Foodservice / GO Concessions
E.J. and Christin Valentini
WDM Architects P.A.
Allan and DianaWinston
Wood, Patel & Associates, Inc.

Significant Gifts and Underwriting
ADI Meetings & Events
Amangani
Amangiri
George Bernal
Pamela L. Bimson
Eddie’s House
Encore! Creative
Event Network
Five G Inc.
Beth Hyatt-Rapp
Images Everywhere!
Jewelry by Gauthier
Keith Pitts Photography
John and Suzi McBride
Gedion Nyanhongo
Olympus Financial Advisors
Petite Maison
Laurent and Jennifer Poole
Rima Fine Art
Schnepf Farms
Sunrise Mine Enterprises
US Airways


 


Save The Date
Saturday, October 13, 2012
6-11 p.m.

Phoenix Zoo
455 North Galvin Parkway 
Phoenix, Arizona 85008

 



Snake skins, peacock feathers and pinecones…not the typical items used in a centerpiece for a high end gala; unless you are the Phoenix Zoo. Read the Centerpiece Story