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Zoo Miami Foundation is hosting Feast with the Beasts “Rainforest Soiree” on March 7, 2025 at Zoo Miami. The annual fundraiser returns in its 27th 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 bars by Bacardi, wild animal encounters, live entertainment and a fabulous silent auction with trips, sports memorabilia, and jewelry.
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.
Participating VIP restaurants include Cry Baby Creamery, Doya, Fogo De Chao, Josh’s Premium Meats, Platea Prime Steakhouse & Ceviche Bar, Smoke & Dough and Taste of Miami from Service Systems Associates. Main Event restaurants and beverage providers include: Babe’s Meat & Counter, Bonefish Grill, Cerveceria La Tropical, City Hall Bistro & Martini Bar, Chef Adrianne’s Vineyard Restaurant & Bar, Chick-Fil-A , Craft Standard, Crepemaker, DiCED, Frutero Ice Cream, Golden Rule Seafood, Gulf Stream Brewing, Harvey’s BBQ, Hate Mondays Tavern, IKEA, Kona Big Wave, Lionrush Coffee, Outback Steakhouse, PDQ Chicken, Poki Bowl Kendall, Samurai, Sonia’s Seafood Market & Restaurant, Stella Artois, Surfside Seltzer, Texas Roadhouse, The Berry Farm, Tiagos Tacos and True Food Kitchen.
“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.
Celebrity judges will be selecting the best food and drink and crown them “The Beast of the Feast.” The judges will be Zoo Miami Communications Director Ron Magill, Former NFL player turned celebrity Food Network chef Eddie Jackson, former professional baseball player, four-time MLB All-Star Mike Lowell and celebrated Miami-born chef and owner of Eating House and Luca Osteria Giorgio Rapicavoli. Guests in attendance will also be able to vote for their favorites and select the “People’s Choice Award.”
Admission tickets to the Main Event at FWTB are available for $200 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 partners@zoomiami.org or call (305) 255-5551.
FWTB 2025 Sponsors:
The Presenting Sponsor is Amazon. The Platinum sponsors are Florida Power & Light and Milton Family United Property Management. The Gold Sponsors are Bean Automotive Group, PepsiCo. and Shutts. Silver sponsors are AT&T, Bacardi, ELM Arch, FIU, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Pelican Harbor Seabird Station. Bronze sponsors include Century Risk Advisors, Commissioner Eileen Higgins, Kaseya and Verdeja & Alvarez, LLP.
The official liquor sponsor is Bacardi. Other beverage sponsors include: PepsiCo, Fever Tree and RNDC.
Media Sponsors include Community Newspapers and Clear Channel.
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: $25.95/adult, plus tax and $21.95/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.
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