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Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society Honors Supporters

And Shares Exciting Future greeted guests at Palm Club Colette and gained insight into the zoo’s awe-inspiring
Plans At Donor Appreciation Beach Zoo & Conservation plans for the future. The zoo’s mission is rooted in connecting
people to wildlife. By bringing more enriching experiences to our
Society’s donor appreciation
Dinner At Club Colette dinner on Monday, Nov. 27 community, approximately 400,000 residents, students from Title
at Club Colette. I schools, and visitors alike will have the opportunity to connect
The evening kicked off a season of the zoo’s wildlife-saving This celebratory gathering with animals and nature in new, bold and exciting ways. The zoo
events and included guest speaker James Currie, as well as a look honored steadfast supporters remains dedicated to ensuring expert care and wellness.
into the zoo’s future and impact on conservation. and furthered the commitment The impact conversation was robust as Michele Kessler
In a truly enlightening evening dedicated to wildlife, to wildlife and Palm Beach and Thomas C. Quick, the evening’s generous hosts, expressed
Michele and Howard Kessler and Thomas C. Quick warmly Zoo. Nearly 100 dinner guests Frances Scaife and Holly heartfelt gratitude to the supporters who propel the zoo of the
enjoyed delectable fare from Johnson Bartlett future. Margo McKnight, the zoo’s president and CEO, shared
an essential message on how animals inspire awe and are
inextricably linked to empathy, calm and peace in humans. James
Currie, birding and African language expert and conservation
advocate, captivated guests with authentic storytelling from
Africa. He highlighted the vital role that zoos, including Palm
Beach Zoo, play in contributing to global conservation efforts.
In addition to leaving with a sense of inspiration, guests
received wildlife-saving gift bags containing Currie’s book,
When Eagles Roar: The Amazing Journey of an African Wildlife
Adventurer, Bird Friendly coffee and chocolate as well as a
®
“Zoo More Good” postcard bundle.
The zoo’s season of events features its signature Journey to
Africa Gala on Jan. 26. For more information about the gala or
to become a zoo supporter, please visit palmbeachzoo.org/gala,
Deborah and Philippe Amanda and Charles or contact Lisa H. Loomis, chief development officer, at (561)
Dauman Schumacher Ron and Cindy McMackin Susan and Bob Wright 547-9453, Ext. 444.

Ruth Baum and Carole Lynne Wheat and Thomas
Moran Peterffy Pauline Pitt and Jerry Seay Sacha and Josh McGraw Jeff and Mei Sze Greene Jonathan and Whitney Clay

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