Thank You to everyone that participated in and supported the 2025 Beardsley Gala!
The Beardsley Gala is an evening of wild discovery. This spectacular night features artifact stations, conservation cocktails, up-close animal encounters, and exclusive zoo experiences in silent & live auctions—all set against the breathtaking backdrop of The Inn at Longshore. Your participation directly supports the Zoo’s mission to protect critically endangered species and inspire conservation through education.
Thank you to our 2025 Gala Sponsors!
Amur Tiger Sponsors
Cardello Architects
Mitch and Fran Cohen
Claudette and Steven Kunkes
Day Pitney
M&T Bank
St. John Paul the Great Academy
Red Wolf Sponsor
Liberty Bank
Procyon Partners
Robinson & Cole LLP
Spider Monkey Sponsors
Bradley and Son Locksmith
Cross Insurance
Pullman & Comley, LLC
Bruce Silverstone
Otter Pup Sponsor
Bigelow Tea
Lilla Gulyas, LMT
Beverage Sponsor
Baileys
Ketel One
Thank you to our Gala Committee!
Bernadette Baldino ○ Judi Cardello ○ Lisa Croce Jackson ○Dean DeBiase ○ Maryellen DeRosa ○ Audrey Delfoe
Karen Garlie ○ Kristy Laydon ○ Douglas Laychak ○ Teresa Nakouzi ○ Ashley Olson
Bernadette Baldino ○ Judi Cardello ○ Lisa Croce Jackson ○Dean DeBiase ○ Maryellen DeRosa ○ Audrey Delfoe
Karen Garlie ○ Kristy Laydon ○ Douglas Laychak ○ Teresa Nakouzi ○ Ashley Olson
Thank you to our 2025 Silent Auction Donors!
Click here for the list of donors who made this year's silent auction possible.
Click here for the list of donors who made this year's silent auction possible.
