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Zoo Miami Foundation is hosting Feast with the Beasts “Rainforest Soiree” on March 1, 2024 at Zoo Miami. The annual fundraiser returns in its 26th year to honor wildlife and tantalize palates with tastes of the most extraordinary dishes created by some of South Florida’s most renowned fine food establishments. The event will benefit Zoo Miami Foundation’s mission to inspire people to preserve nature and motivate others to join us through community engagement, fundraising and building relationships.
From 8 p.m. – 11 p.m., Feast with the Beasts’ Main Event returns as one of the best events in Miami featuring tastes from local restaurants & 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 and beverage providers include:
Apocalypse BBQ; Bulla in The Falls; Cerveceria La Tropical Brewery; Club Colombia; Crumbl Cookies; DiCED; Gulf Stream Brewery & Pizzeria; IKEA; Lincoln’s Beard Brewery; Lion Rush Coffee; Maxwell Bros Clothing Store; La Boulangerie Boul’Mich; Night Owl Cookies; PDQ Chicken; Pilsen Callao; Poki Bowl Kendall; Shake Shack; Strange Beast Brewpub & Pizzeria; Tacos & Tattoos; Tank Brewing Co; Tap 42; Thorn; True Food Kitchen; Walk On’s Sports Bistreaux; and Wawa.
From 7 pm to 9 pm, the VIP reception grants guests access to the pre-party in the VIP lounge, Main Event, VIP area in the main event area, private bars, and exclusive animal encounters. Special tastings will be provided by: Josh’s Premium Meats, Cry Baby Creamery, Los Tanitos Meat Market & Restaurant, and Taste of Miami catering.
“We’re so excited to host Feast with the Beasts again at Zoo Miami! As one of my personal favorite fundraisers, it’s wonderful to see the community of supporters come together to celebrate wildlife by serving delicious bites and beverages, by donating auction items, through sponsorships and by attending,” said Jose Romano, ZMF President & CEO.
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 pm to 9 pm, a VIP area in the main event area and exclusive restaurant access and animal encounters. Cocktail attire is encouraged. This event is only for adults 21+. Tickets, sponsorship, and underwriting opportunities as well as ways to contribute to our 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.
Select photos from Feast 2023 are available here:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/ttuyb4tq8ram97vwpeet2/h?rlkey=oz75g6fyq9hf9f7lbcsgij3gs&dl=0
Video from Feast with the Beasts 2023 is below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqwNZPIhIXQ
We are grateful to our FWTB 2024 sponsors.
The Platinum sponsor is Milton Family United Property Management.
Gold sponsors are Kaseya and PepsiCo.
Silver sponsors are Bacardi and Publix Super Market Charities.
Bronze sponsors include ELM Arch; Verdeja, De Armas, Trujillo, Alvarez and World. The Official Liquor Sponsor is Bacardi.
Founded in 1956, Zoo Miami Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) that supports Zoo Miami through robust Learning Experience programs, supports vital conservation initiatives, and supplements key capital projects that bolster animal welfare and guest experiences at Zoo Miami. With one of the largest membership bases in South Florida, Zoo Miami Foundation continues to make a significant impact connecting with and educating the South Florida community to take conservation action!
Zoo Miami is located at 12400 SW 152 street; Miami, FL 33177. General zoo admission is: $22.95/adult, plus tax and $18.95/child (3-12) plus tax. Children under two, zoo members, and parking are free. Zoo Miami’s hours are 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; last ticket sold at 4 p.m. For more information, please visit http://www.zoomiami.org.
