On a cool and damp August evening, The Zoo Society at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium hosted its annual Long Table Dinner and Auction. The weather, reminiscent of fall, perfectly complemented this year’s Glamp & Gather theme, creating an authentic Pacific Northwest experience. Over 75 guests, dressed in their camping best, came together to support the Zoo and an expanded school field trip scholarship program funded by The Zoo Society.
Thanks to their generosity, over $107,000 was raised, allowing qualified schools from three additional Pierce County districts to become eligible for scholarships. “Now, even more children will have the chance to visit the Zoo,” said Ruthann Howell, Executive Director of The Zoo Society. “For many of them, a school field trip is their only opportunity to connect with wildlife and nature.”
