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Zoo To Do

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

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

A Yummy Herd Of Chefs Have Already Signed Up For Dallas Zoo’s 2023 Zoo To Do Fundraiser

Oct 24, 2023 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

2023 Zoo To Do Co-Chairs Thai-Ian Tran and Steven J. Roth along with Honorary Chef Dan Landsberg, Chef Wrangler Chair Brett Kraft and Chef Recruiter Jimmy Contreras have cooked up the recent herd of area chefs and restaurants that will be in place at the Dallas Zoo on Saturday, November 4. As of Thursday, October 19, a delicious collection of culinary talent has already … [Read more...] about A Yummy Herd Of Chefs Have Already Signed Up For Dallas Zoo’s 2023 Zoo To Do Fundraiser

Pam Busbee Is Revealed As TCPC Luminary Dinner Honorary Chair With Champagne

Oct 23, 2023 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Before October's flood of events got underway, North Texas non-profits were high-rolling with the Junior League of Dallas celebrating Kathleen Gibson as the 2024 Sustainer of the Year, Scottish Rite for Children taking full advantage of the beautiful weather for its Treasure Street and Bachendorf's in Preston Center hosting the 2023 Zoo To Do host committee. One of the … [Read more...] about Pam Busbee Is Revealed As TCPC Luminary Dinner Honorary Chair With Champagne

JUST IN: Philanthropist Lyda Hill To Serve As 2023 Zoo To Do Honorary Chair

Mar 10, 2023 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

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

A Valentine’s Day Card Reveals Steven Roth And Thai-Lan Tran To Co-Chair 2023 Zoo To Do

Feb 14, 2023 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

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

Zoo To Do Patron Party Had Flamingos In The Yard And Guests Seeing And Wearing Spots

Nov 14, 2022 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

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

Zoo To Do’s Live Auction Packages Range From Behind The Scenes To Delicious Experiences

Nov 3, 2022 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

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

JUST IN: 2022 Zoo To Do Co-Chairs Marena and Roger Gault Are “Wild And Wonderful” About Zoo Fundraiser

May 23, 2022 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

While cars were backed up clogging roads leading to American Airlines Center for last night’s Mavericks’ (hopefully) comeback game against the Golden State Warriors, there was another crowd of 150 at the Dallas Zoo for the 2022 Zoo To Do kick-off party. As the young lions lounged in their habitat and the elephants trunked up on hay in the background, 2022 Zoo To Do … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2022 Zoo To Do Co-Chairs Marena and Roger Gault Are “Wild And Wonderful” About Zoo Fundraiser

Winspear The Cheetah Is Still At Dallas Zoo And Purring Over Zoo To Do’s “Return To The Wild”

Aug 9, 2021 11:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

The Dallas Morning News reporter Catherine Marfin filed a story in this morning’s edition about the arrival of two newbies at the Dallas Zoo — a couple of cheetah brothers from The Wilds in Columbus, Ohio. However, it was reported in the story that, “Their arrival comes about four months after the zoo’s last cheetah, Kilima, died of old age.” Yipes! Then where was … [Read more...] about Winspear The Cheetah Is Still At Dallas Zoo And Purring Over Zoo To Do’s “Return To The Wild”

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