Zoofari centerpiece (Photo by Mark Dumont)
More than 2,500 guests got wild at this year’s Congo-themed Zoofari on at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. Chaired by John and Eileen Barrett, the evening at the zoo brought philanthropists and Zoo supporters together to sample offerings from 50 restaurants, and enjoy music, animal encounters and dancing under the stars. Fashionistas embraced the African theme, wearing animal prints, feathers, and leaves placed with a purpose. The 35th annual Zoofari raised funds for the care of 500 animal and 3,000 plant species, groundbreaking conservation and reproduction work, and educational outreach programs.
Click on a thumbnail below to view photo gallery from the event.
Photos by Cassandre Crawford
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- Zoofari chairs John Barrett and Eileen Barrett, Zoo director Thane Maynard
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- Thane Maynard and Eileen Barrett
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- Laura and Joe Haas
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- Ginger Warner and Bill Butler
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- Derbhile and Rob Levin, Laura Denton and Pat Madl
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- Dave and Erica Johnson with Lisa and Raju Patel
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- Brenda and Len Weakley
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- Maribeth and Marty Rahe
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- Delaney the snake cozies up to a guest.
