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Welcome to Feast with the Beasts 2026, supporting Zoo Miami Foundation’s mission to inspire conservation through community and fundraising.
Tonight, indulge in bites from Miami’s top restaurants, fine wines, Bacardi spirits, live entertainment, up-close animal encounters, and a silent auction—all for a great cause!
SchedulE of Events
VIP Beastkeeper Perks: 7-9 PM
• Complimentary Black Tie Portraits
• Exclusive animal encounters
Feast Main Event: 8-11 PM
8:00 – 10:30 PM Live animal encounters
8:00 – 10:30 PM Silent Auction
8:00 – 11:00 PM Rainforest Lounge Party with DJ Kaos Cigar Lounge
9:30 PM Panther Feeding
9:45PM Samba Dancers & Drummers
10:00 PM Tiger Talk & Feeding
10:30 PM Beast of the Feast WINNERS ANNOUNCED in the Rainforest Lounge
THANKs to our Presenting Sponsor
Feast with the Beasts
Presented by:
THANK YOU TO OUR ZOO
MIAMI FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Executive Committee
Chair: Alan Atkinson
Chair-Elect: Joseph R. Salzverg
Past Chair: Jose Felix Diaz
Treasurer: Alexander Binelo
Secretary: Maryam L. Borrego
ZMF President & CEO: José C. Romano
ZM Director: Will Elgar
Board of Directors
Ron Aberman
Alan S. Atkinson
Rodney L. Barreto
Brittnie Bassant
Jason Bell
Alexander Binelo
Javier Borges
Maryam Borrego
Ashley Boxer
Richard Bruguera
Sharymar E. Calderon
James Carenza
Jason S. Comer
Vincent L. Berkeley
Jennifer Boin Getz
Roger Carlton
Harlan S. Chiron, MD
Ambassador Sue Cobb
Linda Coll
Jose Felix Diaz
Derick Duchodni
Kenneth J. Duvall
Will Elgar
Armando Fernandez
Victor H. Herrera
Philip F. Kushlan
George L. Leser
Mayor Daniella Levine Cava
Mireya Mayor
Katharine A. McDonald
Sara E. Nainzadeh
Marc A. Osheroff
Emeritus Directors
Robert W. Hudson, Esq.
Sherrill W. Hudson
Bernard Klepach
David Konfino
Jim Kushlan, PhD
Daniel J. Licciardi
William J. Gallwey, III, Esq
Manny J. Rodriguez, P.E.
Martha H. Rabbitt
Jose C. Romano
Joseph R. Salzverg
Luisa F. Santos
Joshua Schertzer
Eduardo M. Soto
Ana VeigaMilton
John S. Vidalin
Fred Voccola
Christina White
Steven C. Williamson
Edward Soto
Eric Stephens
Lawrence O. Turner, Jr.
Diana Udel
Andrew H. Weinstein, Esq.
T an You! to our Sponsor
DIAMOND
PANTHER FEEDING 9:30PM
VIP eastkeeper
WELCOME BAR
CIGAR LOUNGE
APEX TABLES
LEGEND
RESTROOMS
ENTERTAINMENT
PHOTO OP
VIP RESTAURANTS
MAIN EVENT RESTAURANTS
BACARDI BAR
ANIMAL ENCOUNTER
VALET & UBER DROP/PICK
SILENT AUCTION
DISPLAY VEHICLE
WATER & WINE
COCKTAIL ALLEY PLATES FOR PURCHASE
REST AREA
VIP BEASTKEEPER
1. Chef Chris Valdes
2. Platea Miami
3. Dade County Food Group
4. LA Sweetz
5. Josh's Premium Meats
6. La Traila Barbecue
7. SSA
9. Miccosukee Casino & Resort
COCKTAIL ALLEY:
57. Fever Tree
58. Thorn
59. Sushi Sake Homestead
60. Amelia's 1931
MAIN EVENT:
10. Raising Cane's
11. CrepeMaker
12. Prime Meals
13. Wing Stop
14. BJs Restaurant
15. CELSIUS
16. Hate Monday's Tavern
17. Chef Adrianne's Vineyard
18. Sun Cruiser
19. 305 Barbecue
20. Chef Gio Enterprises
21. Captains BBQ
22 The Berry Farm
23. Cry Baby Creamery
24. Tacos & Tattoos
25. DiCED
26. Sonia's Seafood Market & Restaurant
27. Bonefish Grill
28. Outback Steakhouse
29. Biscayne Bay Brewing
30. Wild Fork
31. Estrella Galicia
32. Bulla Gastrobar at The Falls
33. Pisco Y Nazca Kendall
35. vitaminwater
36. Topo Chico
37. Rainforest Café
38. Surfside
39. Che Tanita
40. Kona Big Wave, Stella Artois, NUTRL
41. bartaco
42. Harvey's BBQ Kitchen
43. PINCHO
44. True Food Kitchen
45. Lionrush Coffee
46. Crumbl Cookies
48. Rocketeer Beer & Liquid Provisions
49. Golden Rule Seafood
50. Night Owl Cookies
51. PDQ
52. The Tank Brewing Co.
53. Tiagos Tacos
54. Crema Gourmet
55. Walk On's Sports Bistreaux
56. Texas Roadhouse
61. Samurai
62. Old Cutler Inn
63. Cerveceria La Tropical
T an You!
to our Sponsors Platinum
T an You!
to our Sponsors Platinum
Zoo Miami Foundation proudly welcomes Miami Dade College as our Official STEM & Education Partner, powering innovation inside the Zoo’s Jose Milton Fun Factory. Through this partnership, MDC supports the use of 3D printing technology to design enrichment items for Zoo animals, connecting engineering, veterinary science, and conservation in real-world ways.
Designed Through Education. Built for Wildlife.
Together, Miami Dade College and Zoo Miami Foundation are inspiring the next generation of innovators and conservation leaders.
Thank you to our celebrity Judges
Chef ADRIANNE
Chef / Restaurateur
Author / TV Personality
Laurie Jennings
Six-time Emmy® Award–winning journalist
Rita and Ron Magill
Physical Therapist
Zoo Goodwill Ambassador/ Communications Director
Beast of the Feast WINNERS ANNOUNCED 10:30 PM • Rainforest Lounge
Thank you to our celebrity Judges
Chef Jorgie Ramos
Chef / Owner Cebada Rooftop
Chef Chris Valdes
Chef / TV personality
Roxanne Vargas
Four-time Emmy® Award-Winning journalist
Beast of the Feast WINNERS ANNOUNCED 10:30 PM • Rainforest Lounge
T an You!
to our Sponsors Gold
T an You!
to our Sponsors Gold
Animal encounter SPONSOR
Panther Feeding SPONSOR
Tiger Feeding SPONSOR
SchedulE of Events
VIP Beastkeeper Perks: 7-9 PM
• Complimentary Black Tie Portraits
• Exclusive animal encounters
Feast Main Event: 8-11 PM
8:00 – 10:30 PM Live animal encounters
8:00 – 10:30 PM Silent Auction
8:00 – 11:00 PM Rainforest Lounge Party with DJ Kaos Cigar Lounge
9:30 PM Panther Feeding
9:45PM Samba Dancers & Drummers
10:00 PM Tiger Talk & Feeding
10:30 PM Beast of the Feast WINNERS ANNOUNCED in the Rainforest Lounge
T an You! to
our Sponsors
FIU proudly supports Zoo Miami Foundation and its panther conservation efforts.
PANTHER FEEDING 9:30PM
VIP eastkeeper
WELCOME BAR
CIGAR LOUNGE
APEX TABLES
LEGEND
RESTROOMS
ENTERTAINMENT
PHOTO OP
VIP RESTAURANTS
MAIN EVENT RESTAURANTS
BACARDI BAR
ANIMAL ENCOUNTER
VALET & UBER DROP/PICK
SILENT AUCTION
DISPLAY VEHICLE
WATER & WINE
COCKTAIL ALLEY PLATES FOR PURCHASE
REST AREA
VIP BEASTKEEPER
1. Chef Chris Valdes
2. Platea Miami
3. Dade County Food Group
4. LA Sweetz
5. Josh's Premium Meats
6. La Traila Barbecue
7. SSA
9. Miccosukee Casino & Resort
COCKTAIL ALLEY:
57. Fever Tree
58. Thorn
59. Sushi Sake Homestead
60. Amelia's 1931
MAIN EVENT:
10. Raising Cane's
11. CrepeMaker
12. Prime Meals
13. Wing Stop
14. BJs Restaurant
15. CELSIUS
16. Hate Monday's Tavern
17. Chef Adrianne's Vineyard
18. Sun Cruiser
19. 305 Barbecue
20. Chef Gio Enterprises
21. Captains BBQ
22 The Berry Farm
23. Cry Baby Creamery
24. Tacos & Tattoos
25. DiCED
26. Sonia's Seafood Market & Restaurant
27. Bonefish Grill
28. Outback Steakhouse
29. Biscayne Bay Brewing
30. Wild Fork
31. Estrella Galicia
32. Bulla Gastrobar at The Falls
33. Pisco Y Nazca Kendall
35. vitaminwater
36. Topo Chico
37. Rainforest Café
38. Surfside
39. Che Tanita
40. Kona Big Wave, Stella Artois, NUTRL
41. bartaco
42. Harvey's BBQ Kitchen
43. PINCHO
44. True Food Kitchen
45. Lionrush Coffee
46. Crumbl Cookies
48. Rocketeer Beer & Liquid Provisions
49. Golden Rule Seafood
50. Night Owl Cookies
51. PDQ
52. The Tank Brewing Co.
53. Tiagos Tacos
54. Crema Gourmet
55. Walk On's Sports Bistreaux
56. Texas Roadhouse
61. Samurai
62. Old Cutler Inn
63. Cerveceria La Tropical
VIP RestaurantS
Main Event Restaurants
T an You! to our Sponsors
Verdeja & Associates
Silent auction SPONSOR
VIP Beastkeeper SPONSOR
Valet SPONSOR
Apex tables
SPONSOR
Half Page 5.5 x Working hand-in-hand with local partners to build strength in our community.
Rainforest Lounge SPONSOR
Cocktail Alley SPONSOR
DJ SPONSOR
Beast of the Feast Award
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Black Tie Portraits
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Photography
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Entertainment
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