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JUST IN: 2025 Zoo To Do Kick-Off Was A Nocturnal Blast With Luscious Lips Terry

May 9, 2025 12:12 AM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

While some North Texans were over at Frisco's The Star for the ACM Awards and peeps like Carole Braden headed to the Dallas Arboretum for Thursday night's concert featuring Fleatwood MAC, the literal party animals like Dallas Zoo CEO Lisa New, Cindy and Chuck Gummer, Bill Braem, Diane and Hal Brierley, Ann Stuart, Pat and Charles McEvoy, Paul Ridley, Kim and Greg Hext and Carol … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2025 Zoo To Do Kick-Off Was A Nocturnal Blast With Luscious Lips Terry

JUST IN: Ryan Ross And Robbie Kruithoff To Co-Chair Dallas Zoo’s 2025 Zoo To Do On November 1

Mar 10, 2025 11:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

While the Neiman Marcus saga continues, there are still people who landed in North Texas thanks to NM who are continuing to show their "love" for the community. Example? Former NM President Ryan Ross and DIFFA supporter Robbie Kruithoff. The twosome have just signed up to co-chair the Dallas Zoo's 2025 Zoo To Do. Joining R and R are Lois Finkelman and Joan Walne as … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Ryan Ross And Robbie Kruithoff To Co-Chair Dallas Zoo’s 2025 Zoo To Do On November 1

Today’s Ho-Hum Cold Front Buys Time For North Texans To Prep For The Chilly Weeks Ahead

Nov 13, 2024 3:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Yes, that so-called cold front that was supposed to land in North Texas today was pretty lame. Needless to say, there was no need to pull out that yummy Brunello Cucinelli opera cashmere floral crochet embroidered knit sweater, pinon wood, Veronica Beard's Bria puffer vests or that Burberry men's wool giant check hooded scarf. Still, most folks were pleased as a frog at a … [Read more...] about Today’s Ho-Hum Cold Front Buys Time For North Texans To Prep For The Chilly Weeks Ahead

A Gentle Reminder: Monday Is Presidents Day And A Bit Of A Quagmire

Feb 16, 2024 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Originally Presidents Day was created to celebrate George Washington's birthday (February 22, 1732). About 77 years later, on February 12, 1809, Abraham Lincoln was born. Following Lincoln's death, states wanted to honor the presidents. Some for Washington; some for Lincoln; some for both. But thanks to the 1968 Uniform Monday Holiday Act, the holiday became known as Presidents … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: Monday Is Presidents Day And A Bit Of A Quagmire

2023 Dallas Zoo To Do Had The Party Animals Grazing, Bidding And Dancing The Night Away

Dec 28, 2023 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

With Daylight Saving Time about to reset clocks back an hour later that night, Dallas Zoo residents were amazed at the crowd of 700 who turned out on Saturday, November 4, for the 32nd Zoo To Do 2023. Featuring the theme "Adventure Awaits," the zoo's biggest annual fundraiser was presented by The Eugene McDermott Foundation and Honorary Chair Lyda Hill. While the … [Read more...] about 2023 Dallas Zoo To Do Had The Party Animals Grazing, Bidding And Dancing The Night Away

JUST IN: Mary McDermott Cook And Grace Cook To Co-Chair 2024 Zoo To Do

Dec 5, 2023 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

The Dallas Zoo animals are still recovering from last month’s Zoo To Do. Even though the  lions were the "mane" attraction for many, the giraffes loved being hand-fed lettuce by guests. But the humans are already announcing plans for the 2024 fundraiser. To head up the event will be that fundraising power team of animal-lovers Mary McDermott Cook and her daughter Grace … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Mary McDermott Cook And Grace Cook To Co-Chair 2024 Zoo To Do

Zoo Knoxville’s Lisa New To Succeed Her Mentor The Late Gregg Hudson At The Dallas Zoo

Nov 28, 2023 11:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

After a national search to find a successor to the late Dallas Zoo's CEO Gregg Hudson, one of the people that he mentored has been selected: Zoo Knoxville President/CEO Lisa New. According to Dallas Zoo Marketing and Communications VP Kari Streiber, "Lisa has referred to Gregg as a mentor and inspiration. It was after doing an AZA accreditation at Dallas Zoo just … [Read more...] about Zoo Knoxville’s Lisa New To Succeed Her Mentor The Late Gregg Hudson At The Dallas Zoo

JUST IN: 2023 Zoo To Do’s Live Auction Ranges From Butterflying In Mexico To Feeding The Lions

Nov 1, 2023 3:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Leave it to the 2023 Zoo To Do to come up with live auction items that are off the beaten path. This Saturday, with temperatures getting more user-friendly, unlike the past days of cold shoulders, 2023 Zoo To Do Co-Chairs Thai-lan Tran and Steven J. Roth and Live Auction Co-Chairs Diane and Hal Brierley, Grace Cook and Mary McDermott Cook have shared the following trio of "you … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2023 Zoo To Do’s Live Auction Ranges From Butterflying In Mexico To Feeding The Lions

Zoo To Do Kick Off Had Maseratis Out Front And A Menagerie In The Back Where “Adventure Awaits”

Jul 17, 2023 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

For night-time affairs when the guest count is one number, the car count is usually half that number. The reason? Because couples tend to arrive in one car. That’s why it surprised veteran event planners to see way more than 65 Ferraris, Bentleys and Maseratis hugging the curb along Lakeside Drive for the expected 125 guests at the 2023 Zoo To Do kick-off party on Sunday, … [Read more...] about Zoo To Do Kick Off Had Maseratis Out Front And A Menagerie In The Back Where “Adventure Awaits”

Insider Tip: Dallas Zoo Is Following Up Today’s Sold-Out Dollar Days Part I With Part II In August

Jul 13, 2023 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Sorry if  you missed today's sold-out "Dollars Days" at the Dallas Zoo. Despite the heat, the animals were welcoming humans of all ages. Why, the penguins even did their fanciest splashes for the crowds. In preparation for the stellar turnout, the Zoo-sters arranged ramped-up assistance for guests to wander the grounds in the "feels like 114 degrees" heat. If you … [Read more...] about Insider Tip: Dallas Zoo Is Following Up Today’s Sold-Out Dollar Days Part I With Part II In August

An “Adventure Awaits” Is In The Cards By 2023 Zoo To Do Co-Chairs Thai-lan Tran And Steven Roth

May 22, 2023 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

Before folks start scramming these parts for summer getaways like St. John, Colorado and across the pond, 2023 Zoo To Do Co-Chairs Thai-lan Tran and Steven J. Roth and Dallas Zoo Board Chair Dawn Moore took over Gretchen and George Seay’s estate Sunday evening to announce Lyda Hill will serve as this year's honorary chair and the plans for the Dallas Zoo’s “major source of … [Read more...] about An “Adventure Awaits” Is In The Cards By 2023 Zoo To Do Co-Chairs Thai-lan Tran And Steven Roth

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