Winter 2025

170 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • W I N T E R 2 0 2 5 ~ THE P EN I NS U L A S C ENE ~ Monterey Zoological Annual Fundraising Gala Tom & Diana North Photos by Kelli Uldall M onterey Zoological Society brought 300 of Monterey County’s most valued community supporters to its sold-out annual themed gala. The theme this year was “A Walk on the Wild Side” with proceeds benefiting the animals at Monterey Zoo, a nonprofit organization and Monterey County’s first accredited zoo. Live entertainment, dinner, libations, auctions and a special animal presentation were enjoyed by all. Sanka Troia, Joanna & Chris Devers Miriam & Jordan Smith Evan Snider, Joanne Gimble, Steve Snider Tony Shake, Tene Shake, Tina Sammut, Scott & Brittany Brubaker, Susan & Kris Toscano Nate & Christina Steen, StevenWhyte Bart &Wendy Walker, Collette & Dana McManns David & Debrah Cooper, Kelly Andersen, Joe Parrino Sherry DeBoer, Tene Shake Charlie & Lisa Sammut Liz Parkinson, Peter Krase, Ashley Anthony, Addie & Mark Van Gessel, Sam Katz, Traci Coble, Chris Anthony, Keith Ference Ed Lohmann, Lynn Lupetti Linda & Len Perham Tony Marndos, Ted Lorono, Sheri Kline, Zoe Carter, Ron Cline Photos: Kelli Uldall