ZooGala 2012 set for Sept. 15

On Saturday, September 15 at 6:30 p.m., the Birmingham Zoo will host its largest fundraising event, ZooGala 2012, with elephants, a vasa parrot, a serval, a great horned owl and many more animals. Chairs of this year’s event are Missy Cox and Allison Ingram. Guests will enjoy cocktails, dinner, live music and animal walkabouts in an African safari atmosphere. All funds raised at ZooGala go towards the Zoo’s operational efforts. This unique annual event helps the Birmingham Zoo continue its mission of “inspiring passion for the natural world.”

This black tie-optional affair will be held in the Zoo’s signature exhibit, Trails of Africa. A seated dinner begins at 8 p.m. ZooGala will feature live entertainment by K-JAMS, menu and decorations by Kathy G. & Company, an original piece of artwork by Thomas Andrew and jewelry by Empire Diamonds.

For more information, visit www.birminghamzoo.com. To purchase tickets, contact Kathy Vaughn at 397-3861 or kvaughn@birminghamzoo.com.