Wild Heritage
Wondrous Future
9.18.21 5:30 p.m. Cocktail Hour 7:00 p.m. Dinner Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele Street, Denver CO 80205
As we celebrate 125 Years of Love, you’re invited to join us for a very special journey through Denver Zoo’s pioneer past and passionate present—into an inspired and empowered future.
Our Esteemed
2020 and 2021 Honorees
This year, Denver Zoological Foundation raises a glass to two families whose multi-generational generosity has helped to sustain and enhance Denver Zoo for more than four decades: the Schlessman and McNicholas families. Their support—which co-created groundbreaking experiences like Tropical Discovery, Primate Panorama and Toyota Elephant Passage—has been instrumental in helping our organization become one of the most enchanting and enduring cultural institutions in Colorado.
THE SCHLESSMAN FAMILY
Supporters Since 1967
We are grateful to:
Dolores and the late Lee Schlessman
Gary and Carol Schlessman
Jennifer (Schlessman) Bonicelli and Family
Margaret (Schlessman) Emmerich and Family
Eric Bennett and Family
The late Susan Duncan
Michael and Roxanne Fredericks
Aaron Garnett
Ben Garnett and Family
Colin Garnett and Family
Sandra and Rodney Garnett
Lauren Watel and Family
THE McNICHOLAS FAMILY
Supporters Since 1981
We are grateful to:
Mary and the late Kevin McNicholas
Shannon (McNicholas) Fitzgerald and Family
Sean McNicholas and Family
Brendan McNicholas and Family
Help us celebrate our 125th anniversary while receiving incredible benefits by sponsoring this year's Gala.
Sponsorship Levels
Title Sponsor
$100k
- 2 Reserved Event Tables
- Speaking Opportunity at Event
- Verbal Recognition at Event
- Listing on Event Invitation and Website
- Event Signage and Slideshow Recognition
- Intimate After-Hours Dinner for up to 10 Guests
- 3 Corporate Memberships
- Discount on Facility Rental
- 3 Private Behind-the-Scenes Tours
Presenting Sponsor
$50k
- Reserved Event Table
- Verbal Recognition at Event
- Listing on Event Invitation and Website
- Event Signage and Slideshow Recognition
- 2 Corporate Memberships
- Discount on Facility Rental
- 3 Private Behind-the-Scenes Tours
Habitat Sponsor
$25k
- Reserved Event Table
- Listing on Event Website
- Event Slideshow Recognition
- 2 Corporate Memberships
- Discount on Facility Rental
- 2 Private Behind-the-Scenes Tours
Wilderness Sponsor
$10k
- Reserved Event Table
- Listing on Event Website
- Event Slideshow Recognition
- 1 Corporate Membership
- Private Behind the Scenes Tour
Table Sponsor
$5k
- Reserved Event Table
- Listing on Event Website
- Private Behind-the-Scenes Tour
Thank You to our Generous Sponsors
Legacy Sponsors
Habitat Sponsors
Wilderness Sponsors
Adams County
Cigna
Marcela de la Mar and John Fair
Laurie Galbreath
Koelbel and Company
JPMorgan Chase / Jason Romero
Meredith and Peter Coors
Jennifer and Jordan Bonicelli
Wagner Equipment Co.
Alengi/Clark Family
Spallone Family
Raynolds Family
Saint Joseph Hospital
Denver International Airport
Table Sponsor
Amazon
AOR, Inc.
CBS4
US Bank
Olga and Vince Donahue
Davis, Graham & Stubbs
IMA
Lyne and Michael Andrich
Gail and Kim Koehn
John and Karen Ikard
Rebecca and Mac Macsovits
John and Carrie Morgridge
Visit Denver
Carol Frank
Eddie and Susan Robinson
Jay’s Valet
Taddonio Family Foundation
UMB Bank
Charles and Karen Scoggin
THE SIMPLE LIFE, Brokered by eXp Realty, LLC
Alvarado Restaurant Nation
Committee Members
Committee Chairs
Marcela de la Mar and Matt Keeney
Committee Members:
Vince Abrue, Jenn Bonicelli, Sunny Brownstein, Meredith Coors, Margaret Emmerich, Shannon Fitzgerald, John Ikard, Sherri Koelbel, Laura Mitzner Paletz
Contact
For more information, contact Denver Zoo Development
at 720-337-1458 or sweiss@denverzoo.org.
