Page 4 - Lifestyles in Palm Beach Gardens - March '23

Page 4, Lifestyles in Palm Beach Gardens

Palm Beach’s Wildest Night from page 1

“Thank you, everyone,
for contributing to the most
successful gala – ever – to
help save wildlife here and in
the wild,” said Kessler.
Quick added, “For more
than 50 years, Palm Beach
Zoo has been committed to
animals and our community
in bringing wild, wonder-filled
experiences to underserved Thomas C. Quick and Stephen Myers and Terry Stephen Schwarzman and Christopher and Anne
children whose only chance Michele Kessler Taylor Margo McKnight Flowers
to experience rare and Deborah Dauman and
endangered animals is at the Suzanne Johnson zoo. Our bold vision is to create the zoo of the future with Crackle and Perus made cameos in photo moments all in
world-class animal experiences for every guest, the utmost in support of the zoo’s mission of inspiring people to act on
animal well-being and expertly designed spaces where irresistible behalf of wildlife and the natural world.
connection and conservation action can happen.” Sandy and Patrick Rooney Sr. received the Gala
Guests of the evening enjoyed a festive cocktail reception, Stewardship Award during the evening’s festivities. As
followed by haute cuisine dining, a lively auction and dancing to leaders in our community, the Rooneys exemplify dedication
the sounds of Chris Norton. Before sitting for dinner, guests had and generosity through both action and philanthropy.
the opportunity to go on an expert-guided express tour around the For nearly two decades, the Rooneys have shared their
zoo, where jaguar Fiona, Alyssa the Baird’s tapir, giant anteaters, fondness of the zoo and for wildlife with the community,
squirrel monkeys and more delighted along the way. their many friends, and loved ones, including their beloved
The gala also connected guests to some of the zoo’s most grandchildren. Sandy Rooney shared, “From the beginning
notable denizens. Animal encounters included greetings by of time, the balance of the world depends on how animals,
Wilbur, the celebrity sloth, an African-crested porcupine plants, and humans are intertwined so that the system of life
cocktail mingler followed by a Chilean flamingo trio that led
Lillian and Luis Fernandez Carla and Terry Taylor gala guests to the dance floor. Scarlet and hyacinth macaws Palm Beach’s Wildest Night on page 5

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