A Wilder Future: Philadelphia Zoo Gala

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Honoring Philadelphia Zoo’s first-ever Lifetime Achievement Awardee and featuring Mommy’s historic Galapagos tortoise hatchlings

Event Schedule

5:00 PM Grazing Hour
7:00 PM Dinner and Program
8:45 PM Dessert Reception

Chairs

Shaina and Nathaniel P. Hamilton, Jr.
Jennifer and Steve Shea

Event Committee

Laura Carey & Michael Carpenter • Rachel Cevera • Peter Haas • Ellie & Tom Kane • Kiff & Hande Le Vine • Annabel Lewis • Ranney & Aleksandra Moran • Ayotunde “Tunde” Ogunbiyi • Katie Schroeder • Matthew Stitt & Elliot Griffin • Meredith Swinney-Donley

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors

Presenting

Shaina and Nathaniel P. Hamilton, Jr.

Champion

Steve and Liz Casper • Jamey Delaplane • Marilyn and Dick Faris • Katie and Jack Ginter • The Le Vine Foundation • Robin M. Potter and Peter G. Gould • Caroline B. Rogers • Stephanie Simmerman

Ambassador

Ally Management Partners • Gretchen Carey • CCS Fundraising • Anita Duke • EDiS Company • Kate and Julian Jiggins • Marsh McLennan Agency • Eve and Leo Pierce • Dr. Matthew Stern • Patricia and John Walsh