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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JUST IN: Philanthropist Lyda Hill To Serve As 2023 Zoo To Do Honorary Chair
2023 Zoo To Do Co-Chairs Thai-Lan Tran and Steven J. Roth ending the week on a high note... a really high note. They’ve arranged to have that favorite philanthropist Lyda Hill to serve as their honorary chair for the annual Dallas Zoo fundraiser. Even before signing Warren Buffett’s The Giving Pledge in 2010, Lyda was known for her supporting North Texas non-profits. For … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Philanthropist Lyda Hill To Serve As 2023 Zoo To Do Honorary Chair
Dallas Animal Issues Continue To Suffer From “The Crazy Uncle In The Attic” Syndrome
There comes a point when even the best intentions aren’t enough. Between the Dallas Zoo’s weeks of vandalism and the kidnapping of two emperor Tamarin monkeys and the SPCA of Texas' reduction of services and sudden "stepping down" of its president/CEO, it appears that humans are once again scrambling to figure things out. While the peeps with the grey matter wonder what to … [Read more...] about Dallas Animal Issues Continue To Suffer From “The Crazy Uncle In The Attic” Syndrome
A Valentine’s Day Card Reveals Steven Roth And Thai-Lan Tran To Co-Chair 2023 Zoo To Do
2022 Zoo To Do Co-Chairs Marena and Roger Gault sent a Valentine card thanking folks for their support of last year's Dallas Zoo fundraiser plus news about the next one. The event will take place on Saturday, November 4, with Steven Roth and Thai-Lan Tran on board as the co-chairs. Of course, it will take place at the Zoo with around 800 guests strolling the grounds and … [Read more...] about A Valentine’s Day Card Reveals Steven Roth And Thai-Lan Tran To Co-Chair 2023 Zoo To Do
January’s Final Hours Of Chill Transition To A Friendlier Future Via February’s Brief Cold Shoulder
Today three types of North Texans are emerging in a day of frigid temps and thunder sleeting. There were those who opted to stay put and not play slip-and-slide on area roads. Thanks to the pandemic regime and limited power outages, many were able to literally Zoom work from home. As a result, the Dallas Arboretum, Dallas Zoo and others are not open. Then there were … [Read more...] about January’s Final Hours Of Chill Transition To A Friendlier Future Via February’s Brief Cold Shoulder
Walkabouts Dallas Arboretum And Dallas Zoo Are Kicking Off 2023 With Special Discounts
With North Texans thawing out after the Christmas week freezer, Mother Nature is providing more user-friendly temperatures with nary a mention of freezing degrees in the future. A couple of North Texas walk-about venues are celebrating the better weather and new year with their annual bargains for January. The Dallas Zoo will kick off its annual Penguin Days special with … [Read more...] about Walkabouts Dallas Arboretum And Dallas Zoo Are Kicking Off 2023 With Special Discounts
Mother Nature And A Sell-Out Crowd Make For A Picture-Perfect Zoo To Do 2022
As the 2022 "Wild and Wonderful" Zoo to Do kicked off in picture-perfect weather on Saturday evening, November 5, at the Dallas Zoo, there was some sort of hiccup with the big trams that ferry the guests from the entryway through the tunnel and up to all the action. Luckily, Dallas Zoo President/CEO Gregg Hudson immediately was on his cellphone getting some small golf … [Read more...] about Mother Nature And A Sell-Out Crowd Make For A Picture-Perfect Zoo To Do 2022
Zoo To Do Patron Party Had Flamingos In The Yard And Guests Seeing And Wearing Spots
It's not every day that a Preston Hollow estate has flamingos flapping on the grounds. But such was the case on Monday, October 17, at Deni Bryant's home for the 2022 Zoo To Do patron party. While guests like VIP Chair Sherwood Wagner, Honorary Chair Kim Hext and Dianne LaRoe were decked out in leopard and cheetah prints, a Dallas Zoo resident boa wrapped around his … [Read more...] about Zoo To Do Patron Party Had Flamingos In The Yard And Guests Seeing And Wearing Spots
Daylight Saving Time Payback Is Sunday, With Interest
Have you ever had somebody owe you some money and wondered if they were ever going to pay it back? And when they did, wasn’t there a sigh of relief? Well, back on Sunday, March 13, the powers-that-be borrowed an hour out of your day when Daylight Saving Time began. This Sunday you’re getting that hour back at 2 a.m., with interest — a beautiful day with temperatures in … [Read more...] about Daylight Saving Time Payback Is Sunday, With Interest
Zoo To Do’s Live Auction Packages Range From Behind The Scenes To Delicious Experiences
First the not-so-great-news: North Texas weather guessers are waving red flags about Friday being a stormy day especially in the afternoon. Now for the thank-heaven-news: Friday's obnoxious weather will be gone in time for Saturday night’s 2022 Zoo To Do's "Wild and Wonderful" at the Dallas Zoo, with temperatures simply ideal for those cashmere sweaters and scarves … [Read more...] about Zoo To Do’s Live Auction Packages Range From Behind The Scenes To Delicious Experiences
SOLD-OUT ALERT!: Dallas Zoo’s Dollar Days
If you had your heart set on taking advantage of the Dallas Zoo’s Dollar Days on Thursday, July 21, and Thursday, August 11, calm your heart down. The Amazon sponsored events are already sold out. So don't fight the temptation to venture to the zoo on the hope of sweet-talking your way in. Not only won’t it work, but there’s no need to venture out in this heat for a … [Read more...] about SOLD-OUT ALERT!: Dallas Zoo’s Dollar Days