Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium – Jazzoo
Wesley Fields and Kris Lowry served as co-chairs of Jazzoo 2024, “Sea Otter Soirée,” a benefit for the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium. Partygoers had a fabulous time at the gala, which featured more than 65 restaurants, caterers, and providers. Guests strolled the grounds of the Zoo and enjoyed entertainment from live bands, aerial artists, and DJ’s who were spinning the hits.
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Featured in the August 24, 2024 issue of The Independent
Photo credit: Austin McKahan and Rob Smith
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