Elmwood Park Zoo – 2014 Beast of a Feast with “The Roaring Twenties” Party Pixs

You might not have heard about Elmwood Park Zoo, but it’s nearby and offers a different perspective than the Philadelphia zoo (which we love too.)

It’s more intimate and it has a fun waterpark and zip line. It’s  located minutes from the King of Prussia Mall in Norristown

Elmwood Park Zoo  is a family-friendly destination offering much more
than your typical wildlife sanctuary. Guests of the Elmwood Park Zoo
will enjoy one-of-a-kind encounters with exotic and rare animals and in
some instances have the opportunity to hand feed them. Children can ride
ponies or take a trip on the Caterpillar Train Ride. And guests this
summer can experience the Zoo in a whole new way with the Treetop
Adventure Park, the first attraction of its kind to offer zip lining
near Philadelphia.  

Last month The Elmwood Park Zoo
celebrated their 90th Anniversary with their 2014 Beast of a Feast theme party “The Roaring Twenties”

The “Roaring Twenties”-themed event was attended by over
1,000 guests who dined on all-you-can-eat fare from Maggiano’s, danced
to live jazz music by The Smooth Edge Band, bid on hundreds of silent
auction items and and pressed their luck at the Sheba Sheik Casino. 

Benefactor Diane Lenfest Myer, with Elmwood Park Zoo
Officials Al Zone, and Cherita Howarth.

Elizabeth Yerger with a Red Tailed Hawk. I hear the Avian Adventure show was a highlight of the night.

Faith Mohnke and Tyera Martin.

Elmwood Park Zoo is a family-friendly destination offering much more
than your typical wildlife sanctuary. Guests of the Elmwood Park Zoo
will enjoy one-of-a-kind encounters with exotic and rare animals and in
some instances have the opportunity to hand feed them. Children can ride
ponies or take a trip on the Caterpillar Train Ride. And guests this
summer can experience the Zoo in a whole new way with the Treetop
Adventure Park, the first attraction of its kind to offer zip lining
near Philadelphia.
 

Austin Ludwig and Sierra Connell.

Lauren Lowenberger and Kirsten Sheplock.

Annalise Settefrati, Alyssa Settefrati, and Thomas Settefrati.

 There was a great silent auctions with lots of items donated by local business’

Did I mention the ticket price was only $35 too.

Brian Wilson and Victoria Wilson.

Eric Donovan and Morgan Reale.

Greta Foxworth and Eugene Foxworth.

Joan Grahn and Gray Shearman pose for a picture before a 1931 Model A Ford

Justin Dowling and Christine Kulp.

Cherifa Howarth, President of the Elmwood Park Zoo
Board of Directors says who Owl.

The Smooth Edge Band entertained the guests 

Temple Owl (very clever step and repeat)

Ellen Goldich and Marc Goldich, Reed Smith LLP.

Giana Schena and Charles Stockdale.

Mandy Elliott, Gretchen Slusky, Tess Almonte, and
Rosemary Fowler.

Coming up for the Philadelphia Zoo:

The Summer Ale Festival, where you will sample more than 40 regional craft beers and enjoy live music—all
while surrounded by brilliantly colored birds, majestic great apes and
exceptional big cats that call the Zoo’s lush gardens and exhibits
home. Tickets include a souvenir tasting cup, free Zoo parking and a free shuttle from 30th Street Station. Summer Ale Festival is for guests 21 years or older.