GAZELLE MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 2017 | Page 80

COMMUNITY & CULTURE SEE AND BE SEEN Zoofari 2017 1 SAINT LOUIS ZOO PHOTOS BY BRYAN SCHRAIER “T he World’s Greatest Party Band,” The B-52s, did not disappoint the more than 3,000 partygoers who mixed and mingled, and danced the night away at Zoofari 2017. The signature biennial fundraiser raised more than $1 million to support the world-class Saint Louis Zoo in its efforts to save endangered species at home and around the world. This year’s event featured specialty food and drink from more than 60 local establishments whose themed booths welcomed wildly and colorfully attired attendees at every turn. Cynthia Brinkley and Steve Finerty served as co-chairs, along with honorary chairs Jerry and Peggy Ritter. 2 5 78 GAZELLE STL 3 4