Enjoy wildlife, food and fun at the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association’s (GLAZA) 46th annual “Beastly Ball” on Saturday, June 11 at 6 p.m. at the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens.

Stanley and Patricia Silver will be recognized at the “Beastly Ball” for their support of programs and projects at the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens. (photo by Jamie Pham)

Guests are invited to dress in “safari casual” attire and stroll through the zoo grounds after hours observing animals and enjoying entertainment.

Many of Los Angeles’ top restaurants will provide food, and live and silent auctions will be held. The “Beastly Ball” raises more than $1 million annually for the zoo’s conservation, education and outreach programs.

The “Beastly Ball” celebrates the the zoo’s conservation work and this year will honor wildlife supporters and long-time GLAZA donors Patricia and Stanley Silver. Actor and environmentalist Ed Begley, Jr. will receive the Tom Mankiewicz Leadership Award.

Participating restaurants include Antonio’s Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant, Buttermilk House Catering, Canelé, Celestino Ristorante, El Cholo-Los Angeles, El Coyote Mexican Café, The Federal Bar, Hard Rock Café, Pink’s Famous Hot Dogs, Simmzy’s, Sparkling Treatz, Sugar Babies Cupcakery and Taix French Restaurant.

Tickets to the “Beastly Ball” are $1,000. The Los Angeles Zoo is located in Griffith Park at 5333 Zoo Drive. For information, call (323)644-4753, or visit www.lazoo.org/beastlyball.