The late actress Betty White, a longtime supporter of the Los Angeles Zoo, will be honored at the upcoming Beastly Ball on June 4. (photo by Jamie Pham)
The Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association’s Beastly Ball returns in person on Saturday, June 4, at the Los Angeles Zoo. Actor, comedian and host Joel McHale will serve as master of ceremonies.
The annual celebration brings together celebrities, tastemakers, business leaders, city officials and zoo patrons for a night of fundraising. Guests will be treated to after-hours access to the zoo and enjoy dishes, sweet treats and libations provided by Dulan’s Soul Food Kitchen, Hotville Chicken, La Casita Mexicana, The Federal Bar, Pink’s Hot Dogs, Yakumi, Momed, McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams, In Good Taste Wines and Paquera Mezcal.
As guests stroll the zoo grounds, they will be delighted by special animal feedings, keeper talks and roaming entertainment. Convene at the Treetops Terrace for more food, live entertainment and a virtual graffiti wall where guests can “paint” the canvas. The event will also include a mobile-bidding silent auction with more than 150 unique items including travel, sports, entertainment and animal adoption packages, as well as artwork jewelry, clothing and pieces signed by the late actress Betty White, a longtime zoo supporter.
“After two years of being virtual, we are so excited to host this event in person, bringing together our loyal partners, sponsors and friends to celebrate the zoo’s conservation milestones and Ball honorees,” GLAZA President Tom Jacobson said. “This event is critical to the fulfillment of our mission, providing for GLAZA’s ongoing support of the zoo’s work in wildlife conservation both locally and abroad, public education programs and the latest advancement in animal care and veterinary medicine.”
The event will showcase the impact the zoo has on local and international conservation and will honor the work of Dr. B. Natterson-Horowitz, a cardiologist and evolutionary biologist, and Kathryn Bowers, an animal behaviorist and science writer who co-authored “Zoobiquity: The Astonishing Connection Between Human and Animal Health.” Natterson-Horowitz has been a member of the L.A. Zoo Medical Advisory Board for over 20 years.
The Beastly Ball will also honor White’s legacy with a tribute and the introduction of the Betty White Conservation Hero Award.
“Betty’s deep love and passion for animals was infectious,” said Denise M. Verret, CEO and director of the Los Angeles Zoo. “She believed in the importance of zoos and our mission of species conservation and used her influence, humor and generosity to make the world a better place for all living creatures.”
Tickets to the Beastly Ball are $1,500 per person. The Los Angeles Zoo is located at 5333 Zoo Drive in Griffith Park. For tickets and information, call (323)486-4253, or visit lazoo.org/beastlyball.
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