2025 ZOOBILEE GALA: WILD AT HEART
Saturday, February 22, 2025
5:30pm – 9:00pm
Wild at Heart: The 2025 Zoobilee Gala Was a Night to Remember!
Thanks to your support, we raised more than $1,250,000 to advance The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens’ mission of desert conservation through preservation, education, and appreciation.
Because of supporters like you, The Living Desert continues to be a vital force in protecting desert ecosystems and wildlife around the world. As home to more than 600 animals representing over 150 species, we are dedicated to ensuring the survival of endangered species through our global and local initiatives. Your support helps us expand our field conservation programs, educate school children, and inspire future generations to become stewards of the natural world.
Didn’t get to donate at the event?
There’s still time to make a donation online today!
THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS:
Presenting Sponsor – $100,000
Rita Stec and Lance Eldred
Platinum Sponsors – $50,000+
Stacy Schlinger, Schlinger Family Foundation
Gold Sponsors – $25,000+
Argyros Family Foundation
Grace Helen Spearman Foundation, Steve Tobin and Johnny Krupa
Highland Street Foundation
Suz Hunt
Ritz Family Foundation
Marcy Tonkin – Cocktail Entertainment Patron
U.S. Bank – Cocktail Reception Patron
Sharon and Dean Baltzell
Table Captain Sponsors – $15,000+
Suzan and Bill Appel
City of Rancho Mirage
Cathy and Bill Dickson
Marylynn and Andy Gladstein
Stan and Ros Hack
Debbie and Art Jacobson
D.W. Johnston Construction, Inc.
Brooke Koehler
Edie McCarthy
Wayne L. Prim Foundation
PVG Architects
Wayne L. Prim Foundation
PVG Architects
Sue and Tim Timken
Event Sponsors – $10,000+
Janet Cree
Thomas Patrick and Stephen Rulo – A/V Production Patron
Diane and Mike Morrison – Media & Advertising Patron
Jan Salta – Valet Parking Patron
Sally Simonds – Wine Patron
Thomas Patrick and Stephen Rulo – A/V Production Patron
Diane and Mike Morrison – Media & Advertising Patron
Jan Salta – Valet Parking Patron
Sally Simonds – Wine Patron
Event Sponsors – $5,000+
Terry Halverson and Linda Cade – Hotel Patron
Susie and Wayne Harvey – Raise the Paw Patron
Mikey Herring and Jim Phelps – Concierge Patron
Squire and Angie Junger – Photo Patron
Jneil Ludwick Nelson – Invitation Patron
Lynne Rudnick – Animal Encounters Patron
Judy Sanders – Specialty Cocktail Drink Patron
Pam and Bill Simpkins – Safety & Security Patron
Visit Greater Palm Springs
Whitewater Rock & Supply – Centerpiece Patron
The Grousemont Foundation, Carol Wright
Event Production: Momentous Events
2025 ZOOBILEE GALA: WILD AT HEART
Saturday, February 22, 2025
5:30pm – 9:00pm
Wild at Heart: The 2025 Zoobilee Gala Was a Night to Remember!
Thanks to your support, we raised more than $1,250,000 to advance The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens’ mission of desert conservation through preservation, education, and appreciation.
Because of supporters like you, The Living Desert continues to be a vital force in protecting desert ecosystems and wildlife around the world. As home to more than 600 animals representing over 150 species, we are dedicated to ensuring the survival of endangered species through our global and local initiatives. Your support helps us expand our field conservation programs, educate school children, and inspire future generations to become stewards of the natural world.
Didn’t get to donate at the event?
There’s still time to make a donation online today!
THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS:
Presenting Sponsor – $100,000
Rita Stec and Lance Eldred
Platinum Sponsors – $50,000+
Stacy Schlinger, Schlinger Family Foundation
Gold Sponsors – $25,000+
Argyros Family Foundation
Grace Helen Spearman Foundation, Steve Tobin and Johnny Krupa
Highland Street Foundation
Suz Hunt
Ritz Family Foundation
Marcy Tonkin – Cocktail Entertainment Patron
U.S. Bank – Cocktail Reception Patron
Sharon and Dean Baltzell
Table Captain Sponsors – $15,000+
Suzan and Bill Appel
City of Rancho Mirage
Cathy and Bill Dickson
Marylynn and Andy Gladstein
Stan and Ros Hack
Debbie and Art Jacobson
D.W. Johnston Construction, Inc.
Brooke Koehler
Edie McCarthy
Wayne L. Prim Foundation
PVG Architects
Wayne L. Prim Foundation
PVG Architects
Sue and Tim Timken
Event Sponsors – $10,000+
Janet Cree
Thomas Patrick and Stephen Rulo – A/V Production Patron
Diane and Mike Morrison – Media & Advertising Patron
Jan Salta – Valet Parking Patron
Sally Simonds – Wine Patron
Thomas Patrick and Stephen Rulo – A/V Production Patron
Diane and Mike Morrison – Media & Advertising Patron
Jan Salta – Valet Parking Patron
Sally Simonds – Wine Patron
Event Sponsors – $5,000+
Terry Halverson and Linda Cade – Hotel Patron
Susie and Wayne Harvey – Raise the Paw Patron
Mikey Herring and Jim Phelps – Concierge Patron
Squire and Angie Junger – Photo Patron
Jneil Ludwick Nelson – Invitation Patron
Lynne Rudnick – Animal Encounters Patron
Judy Sanders – Specialty Cocktail Drink Patron
Pam and Bill Simpkins – Safety & Security Patron
Visit Greater Palm Springs
Whitewater Rock & Supply – Centerpiece Patron
The Grousemont Foundation, Carol Wright
Event Production: Momentous Events
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