Zoo Ball

Save the Date!

Friday, April 30, 2010

Zoo Friends of Houston’s 22nd Zoo Ball

A Way To Africa

Honoring

Anne and Charles Duncan

Cristina Buaas and Sheila Hulme, Chairs

A Way To Africa will help raise funds for the Houston Zoo’s much-anticipated African Forest exhibit opening late 2010.

Ticket and table information coming soon!

Purpose and Goals of Zoo Friends of Houston, Inc.

Zoo Friends of Houston, Inc. is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to providing broad support to the Houston Zoo.  Chartered in 1969, operating with no paid staff, Zoo Friend’s fund-raising success depends entirely on members’ commitment and dedication.  Since its inception in 1969, Zoo Friends has raised over $24 million for the creation of specific projects and exhibits, the purchase of zoo animals, support of the veterinary hospital, building renovations and educational efforts.

Zoo Friends produces two major fund-raising events – Zoo Ball and Family Party, held biennially.  In 2003, Zoo Friends entered a new phase in its support of the Zoo.  Recognizing that privatization caused the zoo to face new challenges, Zoo Friends made the strategic decision to continue to support the Zoo’s mission by raising unrestricted funds.

Zoo Friends members take great pride in contributing to the development of one of Houston’s most beloved and popular assets.