Saturday, June 29, 2019
Zoobilee! - Feast with the Beasts, presented by Alex and Ani, is the Zoo's largest single-night fundraiser featuring fine fare from dozens of the area's best restaurants and caterers. Enjoy fabulous entertainment including live music and dancing, and other fun surprises! This is an adults-only evening event (21+). Your ticket includes all food tastings. Hydration stations and cash bars available.
Tickets go on-sale early May 2019
In 2018 Zoobilee raised more than $250,000 for the Zoo’s conservation and education programs. With your support, 2019 will be the best year ever!
7 PM General Admission (1 ticket).....$125.00*
6 PM VIP Admission and recognition in Program (2 tickets).....$500.00
6 PM VIP Admission and recognition in Program (4 tickets).....$1,000.00
Tickets go on-sale early May 2019
*Please note: Zoo Members receive a $25 discount off each ticket (limit 2 at the member rate). To receive your discount, call Erin at (401) 941-3910 ext. 453.
2019 Restaurant List (as of January 22, 2019)
Please Note: The restaurants are regularly updated, and might change before the event.
2019 Entertainment Lineup
Our online auction features a wide variety of items and experiences for everyone! Check out unique items that take you behind the scenes at the Zoo, put you in touch with some great sports memorabilia and even give you the opportunity to get away from it ALL! Everyone is sure to find something at this year’s auction.
Online Auction goes live May 2019 - check back soon!
THANK YOU to our generous sponsors and committee members who help to make Zoobilee! Feast with the Beasts not only possible, but a wild fundraising success!
2018 Presenting Sponsor:
Elephant Entourage:
Leopard League:
Janci Foundation
Tandem Designworks
Bison Brigade:
Sophie F. Danforth
Maribeth, Abby & Sam Williamson
NESCTC Security Agency LLC
WPRI 12 & Fox Providence
Kangaroo Crew:
Abbott-Action, Inc.
A.B. Munroe Dairy
Susan Aguiar
Bank of America
Bank of Rhode Island
The Beacon Mutual Insurance Company
Bentley Builders LLC
Sandy & Domenic Coletta
Coventry Lumber
DCI Construction Company
Dimeo Construction Company
First Hartford Realty Corporation
Jonathan M. Nelson
Pawtucket Credit Union
Phenix & Coventry Home Care
Skurka Construction Inc.
Starkweather & Shepley Insurance
UNFI
Yoder & Tidwell, Ltd.
Gibbon Gang:
Ellen and Mark Borreliz
Cape Cod Ice
Coastline Trust Co.
Ivory Ella
Barry and Sandy Gertz
Massage Envy Spa
Frank and Liz Mauran
Meridian Printing
Miles Direct
New England Fence Company
Jane S. Nelson
Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP
Patrick LeBeau and Meghan Rawson
Swarovski North America, Ltd.
The Robert F. Stoico/FIRSTFED Charitable Foundation
Tarbox Toyota
Textron
The Washington Trust Company
Porcupine Posse:
Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.
Nancy J. Allen
The Angell Pension Group, Inc.
Bill Lizotte Architectural Glass & Aluminum, Inc.
David Carlson and Tammie Griffin
The Chemical Company
Deal Electric
Duffy & Sweeny, Ltd.
Meg Ferguson
Jennifer and Brett Foster
Gilbane Building Company
Dr. Jeremy and Marina Goodman
The Hilb Group of New England, Kevin and Lori Lovett
Melito Construction Corporation
Navigant Credit Union
National Security Fire Alarm Systems
Donna Ottaviano, Ed.D., East Bay Educational Collaberative
Ron and Joanne Patalano
Piccerelli, Gilstein & Co., LLP
Pier Fish
Power Home Remodeling
Karen and Stephen Prest
Rhode Island Chiropractic Pain Control Clinic Inc.
SDS Disposal, Inc.
Spirol International
Twin River Casino
Committee Members:
Nancy Allen
Sara Beatrice
Douglas Caniglia
Katharine Ciszewski
Michael Colabella
Bob Conrad
Jacqueline Daly
Brooke Fairman
Jennifer Foster
Jeremy Goodman, DVM
Elizabeth Grover
Kathy Haronian
Patrick T. Lebeau
Debra LeClerc
Judy Lockard
Erin McKenney
Byron M. McMasters
Dave Oberlander
Mary Searle
Sara Whitney
Patrick Wholey
Interested in Becoming a Sponsor?
Contact Judy Lockard at Jlockard@rwpzoo.org or call (401) 785-3510 ext. 318.
Want to Change the World? Review these tips to helps us "green" Zoobilee!
- VIP ticket holders will be admitted at 6:00 PM. All others will be allowed entry at 7:00 PM
- Photo ID is required for entry.
- No one under the age of 21 will be allowed, no exceptions.
- Promotional photos and video will be taken at the event and, by attending, you grant permission for your likeness to be used.
- We reserve the right to check all bags. Backpacks are not allowed.
- Hydration stations will be available.
- Tickets are non-refundable. Event is rain or shine.
- Please remember to HAVE FUN!