ZooGala roars with old Hollywood glamour

In September, the Birmingham Zoo hosted its largest fundraising event of the year, ZooGala 2013, at the Cahaba Grand Conference Center. All funds raised at ZooGala directly benefit the Birmingham Zoo’s operational efforts.

Chairs of this year’s event were Laura Clark and Tzena Gauldin. More than 500 guests arrived in grand, old Hollywood style. The event showcased a 1936 Packard Sedan as music by the John Williams Quintet created the perfect ambiance for the occasion. 

To kick off the evening, guests were greeted by Hollywood feather dancers and zoo animals such as a fennec fox, an American alligator, an African serval, a great horned owl and a barn owl. 

After a dinner catered by Iz Catering, guests danced to music by The American Flyers Show Band beneath canopy tents and old Hollywood-themed décor.