This year’s event, themed “Elefantastic,” was chaired by Michelle Forsythe and Kristi Pieper and benefited elephants and the future construction of Denny Sanford Elephant Valley at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park...
Enjoy a 1920s-themed gala from the comfort of home. The 2020 Zoo RITZ is going virtual with a theme of “The Roaring Twenties: Puttin’ On The RITZ.”
Zoozapalooza The 36th annual Rendezvous In The Zoo (RITZ) was chaired by long-time RITZ patrons, Sue and John Major. The event netted nearly $2 million, which will be matched by the $15 million Rady Challenge, generously committed by Evelyn and Ernest Rady in support of the new Denny Sanford Children’s Zoo. The Chameleons brass band set a festive…
Puttin’ on the RITZ June 16, 2018 | San Diego Zoo The San Diego Zoo’s annual gala began in 1984, and each year since has experienced greater enthusiasm and increasingly beautiful art direction. Zoo RITZ 2018 is themed “Wild at Heart” and is chaired by Kathryn and Don Vaughn, helped by a large supporting committee.…
Zoo RITZ 2017 Posted on August 30, 2017 San Diego Zoo Global is “Zoomin’ On” — that was the theme of the Zoo RITZ 2017 celebration, one of the most beautiful parties in San Diego. The pre-party featured exotic birds and animals, with longtime Zoo ambassador Joan Embery on hand to share stories and facts…