Rendez-Zoo Kick-Off

Nearly 60 friends and supporters of Phoenix Zoo attended

a March 27 cocktail reception to kick off Rendez-Zoo, the

fall fundraiser scheduled for Sat., Oct. 11, 2014.

The magical evening included cocktails,  hors d’oeuvres

prepared by Chef Eddie Matney and interaction with

animal friends. The event was held in the C.W. & Modene

Neely Education and Event Center at the zoo.

Left, Elaine and Richard Morrison, honorary chairs

Below, right, Zoo animal keeper Heather Buck with Princess Buttercup, a three banded armadillow, and Tom and Tracy Doody