It's a party with a purpose. On Friday night, the Toledo zoo hosted its biggest fundraiser of the year, ZOOtoDO. More than 1,500 people turned out to show support for the Toledo Zoo. Executive Director, Dr. Anne Baker said, "all the proceeds that come from this party go to help support the excellent animal car, our conservation work and our education work here at the zoo."
But it's definitely not what you'd expect from a formal fundraiser. Guests donned tuxedos and tennis shoes, animal tails and much more. More than 50 area restaurants provide food, and live bands provided entertainment. But the highlight of the evening was the clothes.
Dr. Baker described the dress code as "campy elegant," and some people took that concept and ran with it.
Steve Groh wore a green pin-stripped suits and gorilla shoes.
"I wanted to bring my unique blend of color. There is a lot of the formal from the waste up, but this has a little bit of a twist," he said.
Other folks went for animal prints. In fact, Nick and Jennifer Otersen wanted to match.
Nick says, "it was all my idea. As soon as I borrowed a vest with zebra print she had to run out and buy a dress with zebra print."
But the ZOOtoDO is much more than a fashion event. It also happens to be the Toledo Zoo's largest fundraiser. This year they hope to bring in around $200,000.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:59 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:59:40 GMT
MOORE, Okla. (AP) - The fire chief in the Oklahoma City suburb raked by a massive tornado says the search for survivors and the dead is almost complete. Fire Chief Gary Bird said Tuesday that he's "98
The fire chief in the Oklahoma City suburb raked by a massive tornado says the search for survivors and the dead is almost complete.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:04 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:04:51 GMT
The Toledo area has a long history of tornados. Here is video from nearly 50 years ago. On April 11, 1965 - Palm Sunday - a series of twisters hit Ohio, killing 18 people locally. We are now nearing
Brenda York built a tornado shelter in the basement of her new home after a tornado destroyed her farm house in June of 2010.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:02 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:02:46 GMT
A Lucas County sheriff's deputy was arrested Tuesday. Deputy Paul Little was charged with filing false reports, unlawful transfer of a firearm to a convicted felon, and intimidation of a witness. Little
A Lucas County sheriff's deputy was arrested Tuesday. Deputy Paul Little was charged with filing false reports, unlawful transfer of a firearm to a convicted felon, and intimidation of a witness.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:51 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:51:38 GMT
The Putnam County teen accused of killing two Ottawa brothers appeared in court Tuesday afternoon. Michael Fay, 17, is charged with aggravated murder. Fay was arraigned on two counts of aggravated murder
The Putnam County teen accused of killing two Ottawa brothers appeared in court Tuesday afternoon. Michael Fay, 17, is charged with aggravated murder.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:12 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:12:43 GMT
MOORE, Okla. (AP) - The National Weather Service says the tornado that hit Moore, Okla., was a top-of-the-scale EF-5 twister with winds of at least 200 mph. Spokeswoman Keli Pirtle said Tuesday the
The National Weather Service says the tornado that hit Moore, Okla., was a top-of-the-scale EF-5 twister with winds of at least 200 mph.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:04 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:04:48 GMT
A suspended TPS teacher charged with receiving, distributing and possessing child pornography has pleaded guilty to receiving child porn on his home computer. Bruce Omlor, 49, was suspended from Riverside
A suspended TPS teacher charged with receiving, distributing and possessing child pornography has pleaded guilty to receiving child porn on his home computer. Bruce Omlor, 49, was suspended from Riverside Elementary earlier this year.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:00 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:00:32 GMT
A Findlay City Council member is accused of stealing about $13 worth of vitamins from Walmart. Daniel K.C. Collette was arrested on a charge of petty theft. Walmart's loss prevention officer noticed
A Findlay City Council member is accused of stealing about $13 worth of vitamins from Walmart. Daniel K.C. Collette was arrested on a charge of petty theft.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:56 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:56:21 GMT
More jobs may be on the way at the old Jeep plant. One company has announced it will open business there and others are now interested in the site. At one time, 40,000 people worked at the site just
The 111-acre Overland Industrial park broke ground on a new road that will lead to construction of buildings to house new businesses.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:07 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:07:36 GMT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - The Ohio Department of Transportation has revealed which sections of rural interstate highway will have a higher speed limit of 70 mph instead of 65 mph starting July 1. The department
The Ohio Department of Transportation has revealed which sections of rural interstate highway will have a higher speed limit of 70 mph instead of 65 mph starting July 1.
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