Beastly Ball 2023
Saturday, June 3, 2023, 6 p.m.
Hosted by Joel McHale
Beastly Ball Honoree: Diann H. Kim
Betty White Conservation Hero Honoree: Tom LaBonge, posthumously
An unforgettable evening of adventure and philanthropy, benefiting the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association
Experience
The “best party in town” returns on June 3, with favorite L.A. eateries, special animal experiences, dazzling entertainment, an incredible silent auction, and more. It’s the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association’s largest and most important fundraiser of the year, bringing in critical support for our work on behalf of the Los Angeles Zoo and its efforts in wildlife conservation, public education, and creating innovative experiences to connect people with nature.
Ways to Participate
Anyone can join in the excitement and purpose of the Beastly Ball!
Secure a Ball sponsorship and tickets
$1,500 AND UP
Make it a night to remember for you and a date, your family, valued clients or business contacts, or stellar employees. The ticket price is tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
Online ticket sales will end Friday, June 2 at 12 p.m. For ticket inquiries, please contact Natalie Poveda at 323-486-4253.
Become a corporate partner or underwriter
STARTING AT $500
Connect your company or brand with the Zoo’s wildlife conservation mission and the Ball’s influential attendees. Learn more.
Bid on silent auction items
ALL PRICE RANGES
Our popular online silent auction features a range of wild items and experiences. You can browse and bid on your favorites right now, all from your phone, wherever you are.
Show your support with a cash donation
ANY AMOUNT YOU CHOOSE
If you’re not able to attend the Ball, you can still contribute to our most important fundraiser of the year. Make a much-appreciated tax-deductible donation.
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Sponsorship Packages
Online ticket sales will end Friday, June 2 at 12 p.m. For ticket inquiries, please contact Natalie Poveda at 323-486-4253.
GORILLA PATRON (Contributing Sponsor)
$100,000 ($98,500 is tax deductible)
- 20 tickets to the Beastly Ball
- Reserved seating for you and your guests at Treetops Terrace
- Name or corporate logo listed on signage and digital screens throughout the event, plus event website and Beastly Ball invitation (deadline for invitation recognition is February 24, 2023)
- Name or corporate logo listed on printed collateral, signage, and digital screens at the event
- Opportunity to name a select L.A. Zoo animal
- Breakfast with a Zoo curator for 10, with a GLAZA photographer capturing memories of the experience for you
CONDOR PATRON
$75,000 ($73,800 is tax deductible)
- 16 tickets to the Beastly Ball
- Reserved seating for you and your guests at Treetops Terrace
- Name or corporate logo listed on printed collateral, signage, and digital screens at the event
- Lunch and private show for 10 with L.A. Zoo Director & CEO Denise M. Verret in the Angela Collier World of Birds Theater, with a GLAZA photographer capturing memories of the experience for you
ELEPHANT PATRON
$50,000 ($49,100 is tax deductible)
- 12 tickets to the Beastly Ball
- Reserved seating for you and your guests at Treetops Terrace
- Name or corporate logo listed on signage and digital screens at the event
- Lunch for eight guests and a private training demonstration at the L.A. Zoo’s Elephants of Asia exhibit with Los Angeles Zoo Director of Conservation Dr. Jake Owens, with a GLAZA photographer capturing memories of the experience for you
JAGUAR PATRON
$25,000 ($24,100 is tax deductible)
- 12 tickets to the Beastly Ball
- Reserved seating for you and your guests at Treetops Terrace
- Name or corporate logo listed on signage and digital screens at the event
- A VIP cart tour for six with GLAZA President Tom Jacobson that includes a special jaguar feeding and keeper talk, with a GLAZA photographer will capturing memories of the experience for you
Komodo Dragon PATRON
$15,000 ($14,400 is tax deductible)
- Eight tickets to the Beastly Ball
- Reserved seating for you and your guests at Treetops Terrace
- Name or corporate logo listed on event website
- A private cart tour for six offering insider’s look at the L.A. Zoo. Theme options include: “Hooves and Horns, “Birds Around the World,” “Great Apes,” or “A Look at the LAIR.” A GLAZA photographer will capture memories of the experience for you.
FLAMINGO PATRON
$10,000 ($9,550 is tax deductible)
- Six tickets to the Beastly Ball
- Reserved seating for you and your guests at Treetops Terrace
- Name or corporate logo listed on event website
ALLIGATOR (INDIVIDUAL) TICKETS
$1,500 ($1,425 is tax deductible)
- One ticket to the Beastly Ball
Online ticket sales will end Friday, June 2 at 12 p.m. For ticket inquiries, please contact Natalie Poveda at 323-486-4253.
Corporate Partnership & Underwriting
Corporate PARTNERS
Individuals and corporate partners can enhance their presence at the Ball and their support of GLAZA through corporate partnership or underwriting.
CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP
Connect your company and brand with the Los Angeles Zoo’s wildlife conservation mission and the Beastly Ball’s influential supporters. This unforgettable evening of philanthropy offers a unique opportunity to demonstrate community leadership and corporate social responsibility.
To learn more, email Kevin O’Brien at [email protected] or Oscar Dizon ad [email protected].
UNDERWRITING
With opportunities ranging from $500 to $5,000, underwriting event elements or entertainment offerings demonstrates a heightened commitment to the Ball and its mission. Download the PDF below for more information.
Auction
Whether you’re celebrating at the party or relaxing at home, you can be part of this year’s Beastly Ball auction and bid on the wildest items. To participate in the auction, you must first register to create an account.
Restaurant & Beverage Partners
We would like to thank the following restaurants, caterers, and beverage partners for showcasing their fabulous food and drink for Ball guests’ enjoyment throughout the evening.
- Don Francisco’s Coffee
- El Cholo The Original
- The Federal Bar
- Hedonistas de la Fe Mezcal
- John Kelly Chocolates
- Krispy Kreme
- Lalo Spirits
- Little Sister
- The Lonely Oyster
- McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams
- Milk Jar Cookies
- Momed
- Olga
- Pink’s Hot Dogs
- Sammy’s Beach Bar Cocktail Company
- Taste of the Wild Catering at the Los Angeles Zoo
- Vicez Events
- WhistlePig Whiskey Co.
- Yakumi
Ball Committee
Courtney Appell
Shainaz Donnelly Burg
Wendy Denham
Brian Diamond
Rob Ellis
Sam Enoch
Brian Hodous
Tom Jacobson, GLAZA President
Kelly Brock Jennings
Tyler K. Kelley
Melinda Peters
Franco Terango
Denise Verret, Los Angeles Zoo CEO and Director
Jennifer Thornton Wieland
Beastly Ball 2023 Patrons
Updated May 25, 2023
Gorilla Patron
Marlyn and Robert Day
Elephant Patron
Keri Gillespie
The Horn Foundation
Payden & Rygel
Beth Price
Jaguar Patron
Esther Chao
Lisa and Steve Hansen
Carl Jud Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Tony and Linda
Patricia and Stanley Silver
Flora L. Thornton Foundation
Komodo Dragon Patron
Aronson / Stern Family
Greg Fuss and Matt Wilson, In association with Capital Group
Justin Enbody
Jay Sonbolian, In association with Ernst & Young
Diann Kim and John Frank
KPMG, Tony Kitchener
The Landau Family Foundation
John Storr
Madeline and Elliott Taft
Flamingo Patron
The Ahmanson Foundation, Patricia McKenna
Anonymous
The Autry Foundation, Mrs. Jackie Autry
Shainaz Donnelly Burg and Mark Burg
Vera R. Campbell Foundation
Conservation Strategy Group
The Corgel Family
Wendy and Jeffrey Denham
Brian and Arpita Diamond
Michael Dreyer
Linda Duttenhaver
Rob Ellis
Angelique Friend
Elizabeth Hirsh Naftali
The Jones Family
Kindel Gagan
Kian Capital
Sandra Krause and William Fitzgerald
Phyllis Kupferstein and Don Farkas
Diane Naegele
Marc L. Sallus and Dr. Devora S. Cohen
Slash
Conservation Impact
The Beastly Ball has raised millions of dollars to support the L.A. Zoo’s local and global conservation and education efforts.
In this era of rapid global species loss and disappearing habitats, the leadership role that the L.A. Zoo is taking to save species while inspiring the next generation of conservationists has never been more important. Your support of the Beastly Ball is key to ensuring the success of the mission. Join us.
About GLAZA
For 60 years, the nonprofit Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association (GLAZA) has funded exhibits, capital projects, field conservation efforts, education and community outreach programs, and more at the Los Angeles Zoo, an international leader in the preservation of wildlife and care of animals.