Jungle Bash, Call of the Wild, Pittsburgh Zoo Gala

Jungle Bash, Call of the Wild

It was a picture perfect evening June 3, for the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium Gala, Jungle Bash, Call of the Wild. The zoo was transformed into an tropical paradise featuring hanging lanterns and exotic decor by Luxe Creative

Special guest Jack Hanna, Director Emeritus of the Columbus Zoo, greeted guests during the VIP Cocktail reception in the Garden Tent. Mr. Hanna, a Tennessee native, moved to Pittsburgh to attend Kisky Academy. Pittsburgh has always had a place in his heart.
Guest animals from the Columbus Zoo, included SP, (a sloth, rescued when someone attempted to sell her on ebay), Pequeno the Kinkajou, and Anchovy the Penguin.
The journey through the zoo progressed to the Village with Salmon Poke, Thai Peanut Chicken Satay, and Strawberry Rhubarb Gazpacho, created by the Zoo's private caterer, Taste of the Wild Catering. Nearly 1000 supporters of the Zoo and Aquarium mingled over cocktails before setting off to view the animals, in the under the stars experience, along the way enjoying Fava Bean Hummus and Marcarpone stuffed Strawberries.
The evening ended with a full buffet at the Plaza, including delectable desserts and entertainment.
The final 6 acres will be developed by the zoo, through Wildlife Legacy Campaign. Set to unveil later this summer the newest exhibit, "Jungle Trails" will be the new home of ocelot, giant anteaters, fossas, pygmy hippos and capybaras.
The Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium is home to thousands of animals, featuring 400 species, including 22 threatened or endangered species. The biennial Gala is the Zoo’s most important benefit with all proceeds supporting the Zoo’s animals, education programs, and wildlife conservation. To donate to the Zoo and learn more please visit PittsburghZoo.org