A Zoo Ado 2010
presented by Wells Fargo Advisors:
Party like it's 1910!
Friday, June 18, 2010
7 p.m. to midnight
Rain or shine
Extra! Extra! Read all about it! The Saint Louis Zoo is celebrating 100 years and 223,499,759 visitors at its big bash "A Zoo Ado 2010 presented by Wells Fargo Advisors: Party like it's 1910!" Drink, dine and dance the night away while reminiscing about a century saturated with Zoo memories.
7 p.m. Dinner and live entertainment
8 p.m. Dessert, silent auction, main stage entertainment
Dinner Menu
When the clock strikes seven, mosey down to Lakeside Crossing and Historic Hill to indulge in an American barbecue, including savory grilled corn on the cob, BBQ pork spare ribs, orzo and tomato salad, watermelon salad, tossed spring greens salad, green beans with shallots, sweet potato waffle fries, smoked beef brisket with sourdough baguettes and sauces, grilled wild salmon and corn muffins and multi-grain rolls. Stroll to any of the various beverage stations around the area.
Dinner Entertainment
- Usual Suspects
- Drum Troupes: St. Louis Osuwa Taiko, The Cadence, Freedom Youth Percussion, West African Drum Troop
Main Stage Entertainment
sponsored by Famous Footwear
- Griffin and the Gargoyles
- Galaxy Red
Silent Auction
Bid on items ranging from original artwork and jewelry to golf outtings and once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. A few of those opportunities include:
- Four Cardinals tickets in the Owner's Box
- Lunch for eight at Glen Echo and a real life CSI experience with Mary Case, MD, St. Louis County Chief Medical Examiner
- Wine experience with paired tasting courses for six at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar
- Four tickets to a Cardinals vs. Cubs game in the green seats with VIP parking
- One week stay at a condo at Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo, Florida
- One week stay at a villa in St. Maarten, Netherland Antilles
- Two nights stay with one round of golf for two at Kingsmill Resort and Spa in Williamsburg, Virginia
- America's Cup stars and stripes experiences in San Diego, California with airfare and hotel included
- Napa Wine Country VIP insiders tour of Napa's favorites for four with airfare and hotel included
- Two Sea World Orlando passes with private penguin meet-and-greet and two nights stay at JW Marriott Grande Lakes, Orlando, Florida
Reservations
You may make reservations through 5 p.m. on June 17 by calling (314) 646-4771 or reserving online. Don't forget to order your own A Zoo Ado t-shirt when purchasing your tickets!
- General Admission $75 (7 p.m. to 12 midnight)
- Reserved Table $1,250 (6:30 p.m. to 12 midnight, includes early admission, reserved table for 10, program listing, table sign and centerpiece)
General Admission reservations will be held at the North Entrance/The Living World and free parking is provided on the North Lot on Government Drive. Reserved tables, sponsors and underwriters should enter through the South Entrance on Wells Drive at Tamm. For directions to the Zoo, click here.
Reservations are non-refundable. Attendees must be 21 years of age or older. Event will be held rain or shine.
For any accessibility needs (audio amplification devices, sign-language, interpreters, wheelchair assistance, etc.), please contact the Zoo Friends Office at (314) 646-4771 at least 48 hours prior to the event so that the Zoo can be sure to meet your needs.
Proceeds from the fundraiser help the free, world-class Saint Louis Zoo in its efforts to save endangered species at home and around the world.
A Zoo Ado Co-chairs
Andrew Baur & Ginny Busch
Steering Committee and Full Committee
Underwriters
Presenting Sponsor: Wells Fargo Advisors
Major Underwriters: Dennis and Judy Jones Family Foundation, U.S. Bank
Contributing Underwriters: Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc., Edward Jones, Fifth Third Bank, St. Louis, M&I Bank, Monsanto, Peabody Energy, Schnuck Markets, Inc.
Entertainment Sponsor: Famous Footwear