Everyone Welcome to Attend L.A. Zoo’s Signature Event, Filled with Fun and Philanthropy on National Endangered Species Day; With Special Guests, Animal Appearances, Live Music, Silent Auction and More; Hosted by Joel McHale
Guest Stars Include
The Kratt Brothers, Chris and Martin Kratt
Stars of the pioneering, Emmy-nominated Wild Kratts and Zoboomafoo educational TV series
Dr. Barbara Natterson-Horowitz and Kathryn Bowers
Authors of the New York Times Bestseller Zoobiquity: The Astonishing Connection Between Human and Animal Health and the critically acclaimed Wildhood: The Astonishing Connections Between Human and Animal Adolescents
April 23, 2020 (Los Angeles, CA) — The Beastly Ball is going virtual this year. The Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association’s annual fundraiser is critical to the fulfillment of the Los Angeles Zoo’s mission, which advocates for animal conservation and habitat preservation for some of the world’s most rare and vulnerable species; including the California condor, southern mountain yellow-legged frog, and peninsular pronghorn.
Now in its 50th year, this star-studded event has brought together celebrities, industry experts, city officials, and zoo supporters for a wild night of food, fun, and fundraising. For the safety of all during the COVID-19 crisis, this year’s event will take place online, rather than at the Zoo. For the first-time ever, the Beastly Ball will be free for everyone to attend on Friday, May 15 at 6 p.m. PDT. Hosted by Joel McHale, the show will include L.A. Zoo staff, ambassador animals, live music, silent auction, and will highlight the Zoo’s many conservation successes. Partner restaurants are participating, offering recipes and special discounts for Beastly Ball attendees.
Viewers may attend virtually on our website, as well as join in on Facebook Live and YouTube Live.
WHAT
Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association Presents: The Virtual Beastly Ball
WHEN
Friday, May 15 at 6 p.m. PDT
WHERE
Watch live on our website, LAZoo.org; Facebook and YouTube
WHY
The annual Beastly Ball is the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association’s largest and most important fundraiser of the year, raising critical funds to support the innovative, world-class animal care and conservation work of the Los Angeles Zoo.