The Living Desert Presents Its 24 Annual Zoobilee Gala: Cheetah Nights

From the Living Desert: Patti & Jack Grundhofer and Joann McGrath To Be Presenting Sponsors
The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens is pleased to announce Patti & Jack Grundhofer and Joann McGrath as presenting sponsors of its 24th annual Zoobilee Gala. Tickets are now available for the Cheetah Nights themed event to be held at The Living Desert on Sunday, March 4, 2017, from 5 to 9 p.m. Zoobilee Gala attendees will be treated to a chic cheetah-themed evening at The Living Desert, complete with unique experiences such as up-close animal encounters.

The evening begins at 5 p.m. with a festive cocktail reception and silent auction on the Palm Garden Patio, followed by entertainment, dinner and a live auction all held on zoo grounds in a glamorously decorated event tent. The program, emceed by Ginger Jeffries, includes a special ‘Raise-the-Paw’ effort to support the excellent care and well-being of The Living Desert’s animals, as well as the education and conservation programs the zoo and gardens provide.

“Each season we look forward to our Zoobilee Gala and we are excited to be paying tribute to the
cheetah, an amazing animal that we have been celebrating throughout the year, raising awareness of
their plight, as there are fewer than 10,000 left in the world,” said Allen Monroe, President/CEO of The
Living Desert. “We are thankful for the Grundhofers and Ms. McGrath for their generous contributions
as our gala’s presenting sponsors.”

Zoobilee platinum sponsors include the H.N. & Frances C. Berger Foundation and US Bank. Ernest
Phinney & Robert Walker are gold sponsors and Contour Dermatology is a silver sponsor. Tickets for
The Living Desert’s Zoobilee Gala are $500 for premier seating and $300 for preferred seating, with
table and host sponsorships available. Attendees are encouraged to dress safari chic.

The Zoobilee Gala committee is led by honorary chair, Patty Grundhofer, and chaired by Sandy
Woodson. Proceeds from the Zoobilee Gala support The Living Desert’s mission of desert conservation
through preservation, education and appreciation, and help provide programming such as school field
trip scholarships, community outreach and events, as well as exhibit and infrastructure improvements.
The funds raised also will support species conservation efforts around the world.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.LivingDesert.org or call 760-346-5694, ext 2162.

About The Living Desert:

The Living Desert is an AZA-accredited zoo and gardens that is dedicated to conservation and
education. It is a family-friendly place to explore nature and create meaningful experiences for guests
that are remembered for a lifetime. For more information: (760) 346-5694 or visit
www.LivingDesert.org. The Living Desert is located at: 47900 Portola Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260.

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