On the Town: ZOOtoDO

A sense of whimsy pervaded the Toledo Zoo on June 17, 2011, at the annual ZOOtoDO soiree. Underwritten by Corner Dental and PNC, the event raised $165,000 and attracted 1,600 guests. CLICK ON ANY IMAGE TO VIEW FULL PHOTO, START SLIDE SHOW.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Peter and Amelia Boyer channeled their inner jungle cats at ZOOtoDO 2011. THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Hilary Herman and Jaime Cabrera take a walk on the wild side. THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Phil and Debbie Schmidt were among the 1,600 guests. THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Bob and Jennifer Nagy enjoy ZOOtoDO. THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Shayla Bell, from left, Toledo Mayor Mike Bell, Karen Jarosz, Laura Rieger, and Brad Rieger enjoy the festivities. THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Ian Hartten and Lisa Reichert sport animal noses during ZOOtoDO at the Toledo Zoo. THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Joe and Dee Spencer accepted the invitation to wear formal dress and comfortable shoes. THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Pat Nowak and Stephen Roberts were among the revelers at the zoo. THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Party animals Tim Crites and Jen Nagel roam the zoo. THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Condessa Croninger has guests wondering if a snow leopard was let out of her cage. THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Kim Dethlefsen and Ronald Corden enjoy the formal soiree. THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Rich and Margie Heck pay homage to the zoo's flora and fauna. THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Bill and Shannon Sanford show their wild nature. THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Kent Stephens, from left, Mary Geken, and Ray Henderson run in a pack at ZOOtoDO. THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Scott and Molly Thompson can't cage their excitement. THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo ZOOtoDO guests enjoyed more than 40 local food and beverage vendors. THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Monica Standohar, from left, Dave Soehnler, Scott Schraeger, and Kendell Carter at the Texas Roadhouse ZOOtoDO booth. THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Karyn Hajjar, from left, Labib Hajjar, and Marie Hajjar of The Beirut. THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Elizabeth Singh, left, and Alexandra Martin of The Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Prasad Bhatrhande of Temptations. THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Jessica Gallon, from left, Gilbert Detroit, Ursula Krisjanis, and Sarah Cindiff of P.F. Chang's. THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH