What a Wild Night at Jazzoo!

By Deb Bartnett, Client Research Specialist at Swartz and Associates

My husband, Mark, and I got the opportunity to experience one of Kansas City’s top charitable events recently! Jazzoo is the Kansas City Zoo’s largest annual fundraising gala —an event with locally sourced food, drinks, and live entertainment—to benefit the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium. The event was founded in 1990 by the Junior League of Kansas City and has raised over $12 million to date. Funds raised support feeding nearly 10,000 animals cared for by the zoo and educational programs impacting over 228,000 local participants annually.

There were about 5,000 attendees this year!

There were tempting bites from nearly 100 local restaurants and caterers plus some tasty cocktails. Restaurants from all over the city participated, offering a huge variety of food styles – and in turn, they gained valuable exposure to new customers who might not have tried their dishes otherwise. Live music is plentiful at the event, offering a broad array of musical styles. No matter where you walked, live music could be enjoyed, and dance areas were set up in various locations.

Safari Soiree

This year’s theme was Safari Soiree, with a playful twist on “black tie” that encouraged guests to get creative – think bold animal prints and whimsical, safari-inspired attire. Wandering along the zoo pathways as the sun set made for a fun evening, especially when combined with treats from some of my favorite restaurants, like Taco Naco, Silo Modern Farmhouse, and Plate Italiano Moderno.

The people-watching, live music, and beautiful evening combined with supporting our local community as well as a great Kansas City venue made for a perfect summer night!

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