ZOO MIAMI FOUNDATION HOSTS FEAST WITH THE BEASTS ON
MARCH 3, 2023 AT ZOO MIAMI, FOLLOWING A THREE YEAR HIATUS

Feast with the Beasts (FWTB) is the legendary fundraiser that combines tastes from nearly 30 South Florida restaurants/caterers/beverage providers with full open bars, wild animal encounters and live entertainment at Zoo Miami

MIAMI, FL (JANUARY 27, 2023) – Zoo Miami Foundation is hosting Feast with the Beasts on March 3, 2023, following a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic.  This year’s Land to Sea theme celebrates Zoo Miami’s commitment to caring for and protecting wildlife from sea turtles to Sumatran tigers.  The event returns in its 25th year to honor wildlife and tantalize your palates with tastes of the most extraordinary dishes created by some of South Florida’s most renowned fine food establishments.  Feast with the Beasts will help support the Zoo Miami Foundation wildlife education and conservation programs on behalf of Zoo Miami

From 8 p.m. – 11 p.m., Feast with the Beasts’ Main Event returns as one of the best events in Miami featuring tastes from local restaurants & caterers, full open Bacardi bars, wild animal encounters, live entertainment and a fabulous silent auction with trips, sports memorabilia, and jewelry.  Main Event participating restaurants include Apocalypse BBQ, Bayshore Club, Bonefish Grill, Crumbl Cookies, Crab Du Jour, DiCED, Dos Croquetas, FreshCo Fish Market & Grill, Glass & Vine, Kona Ice, Lincoln’s Beard Brewery, Mi’talia, Night Owl Cookies, Pastelito Papi, PDQ Chicken, Root & Bone, Shake Shack, Shojo Beer Co., Spanish Marie Brewery,Tacos & Tattoos, Taco Genius, Tap 42, Tripping Animals Brewing Co., and Walk On’s Sports Bistreaux.  There are more restaurants to come.

From 7 pm to 9 pm, the VIP reception grants guests access to the pre-party in the VIP lounge, Main Event, VIP area in the new Land to Sea Lounge, private bars, and exclusive animal encounters.  Special tastings will be provided by:  Cry Baby Creamery, Hungry Yokai, Kush Hospitality, Los Tanitos Meat Market & Restaurant, Hate Mondays Tavern, Taste at Zoo Miami, Cerveceria La Tropical and more.

Admission tickets to the Main Event at FWTB are available for $250 and VIP Reception tickets are $500.  VIP perks include one-hour early entry into the Main Event path, exclusive VIP lounge access from 7 pm to 9 pm, a VIP section in the new Land to Sea Lounge and exclusive restaurant access and animal encounters.  Cocktail attire is encouraged.  This event is only for adults 21+.  Tickets, sponsorship, and underwriting opportunities as well as ways to contribute to our silent auction are available at  www.fwtb.org.  For more information, you can also email Marie at [email protected] or call (305) 255-5551.

Select photos from Feast 2019 are available here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/mo1o9ughklp1weth34ltc/h?dl=0& rlkey=43oeghd3whev2bxd7bzm08ayb 

Video from Feast with the Beasts 2019 is below:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/9ixq51amyb3x9yo/Copy%20of%20Feast%20With%20The%20Beasts%202019%20-%20Edited.mp4?dl=0

FWTB 2023 sponsors include: ELM Arch; Ernst & Young LLP; FP&L; Pelican Harbor Seabird Station; United Property Management; Verdeja, De Armas, Trujillo, Alvarez and PepsiCo.  The Official Liquor Sponsor is Bacardi.

Zoo Miami Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) that supports Zoo Miami through education, conservation, and outreach programs; marketing and public relations; volunteer services and financial support for the construction of new exhibits.

Zoo Miami is located at 12400 SW 152 street; Miami, FL 33177. General zoo admission is: $22.95/adult, plus tax and $18.95/child (3-12) plus tax.  Children under two, zoo members, and parking are free. Zoo Miami’s hours are 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; last ticket sold at 4 p.m.  For more information, please visit http://www.zoomiami.org.