The folks from Villa Castrioti in Lakeland, Tennessee, went all out with Dorothy, Tin (Wo)Man, Toto, and others at this year’s Zoo Rendezvous. “In the M-Rald City” was the theme of the event, which was held September 5th at the Memphis Zoo.
Erich DeWane, James Smythe, Sarah Pepperman, Ishtey Amminger, and Josh Springer
Stephanie O’Dell and
Leslie Lee
Arturo Azcarate
and
Lt. Tina Halfacre
Elizabeth and
Adam Langley
Gretta Esmond, Alaina Brown, Nichole Galindez, Breanna Russo, Dalton Nutting, and Sean McCausland
About 2,500 attended, says Amanda Moses, Memphis Zoo marketing and communications manager. And, she says, more than 75 food/beverage stations were on hand.
Lisa Street, William Wooten, and Elizabeth Sullivan
Ashley Swearingen, John Swearingen, Chase Peeler, and Anna Marie Peeler
Ronnie Jones and Bruno Thomassiny
Scott Manes, Brian Brady, and John May
circle: Mark Strausser
This year’s event definitely was a success, Moses says: “Rendezvous was such a win this year. Guests and sponsors gave us so much positive feedback, especially about the new layout and entertainment.”
Carissa Bacon, Alexis Davis, and Sheena Brooks
Mark Strausser
McFerrin and Ryan Berryhill
Paula Raiford
inah Mitchell, Heather Holliday, and Rachel Brooks
Courtney Allen and
Elizabeth Ennis
She adds, “Beyond the party, Zoo Rendezvous matters because it brings people together, builds stronger ties with our community, and helps raise the support the zoo depends on.”
