CHARITY SPOTLIGHT
Rendez-Zoo Rendez-Zoo, An Evening of Conservation and Cuisine, will be held Oct. 13. RendezZoo will celebrate the Phoenix Zoo’s 50 years of conservation, education and fun by combining cuisine and conservation at the Phoenix Zoo. Rendez-Zoo will be chaired by Jean Bingham with Vice-Chair Adrienne Schiffner. Tells us about this year’s Rendez-Zoo (Jean Bingham) Rendez-Zoo will begin with a culinary tribute to the zoo’s mission of conservation as we enjoy amuse bouche sponsored by some of the Valley’s leading restaurants with an emphasis on sustainable and local foods. While tasting fine Arizona wines and cocktails, guests will have the opportunity to peruse our exciting silent auction. An elegant lakeside dinner will follow prepared by our celebrity chef, Eddie Matney, with live music and dancing under the stars. This year’s Rendez-Zoo will showcase the history of the Phoenix Zoo through a collaboration between ASU’s Visual Communication Design students and architectural students at the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture. Why are you chairing Rendez-Zoo? (both) Jean: As a longtime Phoenix Zoo member as well as a member of the board of trustees, I have always had a passion for bringing
attention to the wonderful educational and conservation efforts of the Phoenix Zoo. Adrienne: I love the Phoenix Zoo. I believe in the work that takes place here. You can go to the zoo at any time of day, any day of the week and see school bus loads of children having fun while also learning about the animals and the natural environment. Why is Rendez-Zoo unique? (Adrienne) The breathtaking setting of the Phoenix Zoo, nestled at the base of the beautiful Papago Park Buttes, provides a unique and perfect backdrop for this one-of-a-kind gala. How does the money that is raised benefit the Zoo? (Jean) Money that is raised at Rendez-Zoo will go toward continuing the mission of the zoo: To provide experiences that inspire people and motivate them to care for the natural world. The zoo will use the proceeds from Rendez-Zoo to continue educational programming, world-class conservation efforts and will help provide the best care possible for the more than 1,100 animals who call the Phoenix Zoo home. How can people get involved? (Jean) By coming to Rendez-Zoo and helping to launch the zoo into its next 50 years! Reservations to attend Rendez-Zoo can be made at www.phoenixzoo.org/rendezzoo or by calling 602.286.3855.
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