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(Zoo Miami photo, 2019)
Zoo Miami Foundation is hosting Feast with the Beasts on Mar. 3, following a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic.
This year’s Land to Sea theme celebrates Zoo Miami’s commitment to caring for and protecting wildlife from sea turtles to Sumatran tigers. The event returns in its 25th year to honor wildlife and tantalize your palates with tastes of the most extraordinary dishes created by some of South Florida’s most renowned fine food establishments. Feast with the Beasts will help support the Zoo Miami Foundation wildlife education and conservation programs on behalf of Zoo Miami.
From 8 to 11 p.m., Feast with the Beasts’ Main Event returns as one of the best events in Miami featuring tastes from local restaurants and caterers, full open Bacardi bars, wild animal encounters, live entertainment and a fabulous silent auction with trips, sports memorabilia, and jewelry.
Main Event participating restaurants include Apocalypse BBQ, Bayshore Club, Bonefish Grill, Crumbl Cookies, Crab Du Jour, DiCED, Dos Croquetas, FreshCo Fish Market & Grill, Glass & Vine, Kona Ice, Lincoln’s Beard Brewery, Mi’talia, Night Owl Cookies, Pastelito Papi, PDQ Chicken, Root & Bone, Shake Shack, Shojo Beer Co., Spanish Marie Brewery,Tacos & Tattoos, Taco Genius, Tap 42, Tripping Animals Brewing Co., and Walk On’s Sports Bistreaux. There are more restaurants to come.
From 7 to 9 p.m., the VIP reception grants guests access to the pre-party in the VIP lounge, Main Event, VIP area in the new Land to Sea Lounge, private bars, and exclusive animal encounters. Special tastings will be provided by: Cry Baby Creamery, Hungry Yokai, Kush Hospitality, Los Tanitos Meat Market & Restaurant, Hate Mondays Tavern, Taste at Zoo Miami, Cerveceria La Tropical and more.
Admission tickets to the Main Event at FWTB are available for $250 and VIP Reception tickets are $500. VIP perks include one-hour early entry into the Main Event path, exclusive VIP lounge access from 7 to 9 p.m., a VIP section in the new Land to Sea Lounge and exclusive restaurant access and animal encounters.
Cocktail attire is encouraged. This event is only for adults 21 and older.
Tickets, sponsorship, and underwriting opportunities as well as ways to contribute to the silent auction are available at www.fwtb.org. For more information, you can also email Marie at mhernandez@zoomiami.org or call 305-255-5551.
Zoo Miami Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) that supports Zoo Miami through education, conservation, and outreach programs; marketing and public relations; volunteer services and financial support for the construction of new exhibits.
Zoo Miami is located at 12400 SW 152 St. Miami, FL 33177. General zoo admission is $22.95/adult plus tax and $18.95/child (3-12) plus tax. Children under 2, zoo members, and parking are free. Zoo Miami’s hours are 10 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; last ticket sold at 4 p.m.
For more information, please visit www.zoomiami.org.
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