Award Recipients

Congratulations to our dear friends, Sandy and Pat Rooney, Gala Stewardship Award recipients, for their incredible dedication and generosity to Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society.

For nearly two decades, the Rooneys have shared their fondness of the Zoo with the community, their friends and loved ones, including their beloved grandchildren. They marvel at the visible bond between our zoologists and the animals in their care. “The animal care team does incredible work, and it shows to all who visit,” said Sandy. “The animals love and respond to their caretakers in a beautiful, trustworthy way.”

Sandy and Pat believe in the importance of the Zoo’s mission and how the Zoo brings excitement, exposure and accessibility of rare and endangered species to our "backyard," especially for those who would have no other way of experiencing wildlife.

Sandy shared, “From the beginning of time, the balance of the world depends on how animals, plants and humans are intertwined so that the system of life continues. By preserving wildlife for future generations, we guarantee them the right to live in a natural world.”

Palm Beach Zoo joyfully celebrates Sandy and Pat. It is our honor to recognize their incredible contributions for the betterment of wildlife and our Zoo.