Animal magnetism

The Beastly Ball bounces back Saturday, June 4, at the LA Zoo by Bondo Wyszpolski Yes, I was a card-carrying member of the L.A. Zoo when it opened at its “new” location, but that was well over half a century ago. These days I simply appreciate the efforts of GLAZA (the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association) as it continually endeavors to make the park more amenable to both its residents and the millions of visitors who come in to be educated and awed by creatures big and small, feathered, furried, and scaled. Kim Prince is the founder of Hotville Chicken. They offer up Nashville Hot Chicken Salad served cold. Photo by Bondo WyszpolskiThe annual Beastly Ball—interrupted these last couple of years—is a major fundraiser for animal conservation. It’s taking place this coming Saturday evening where there will be food and beverages, animal feedings and keeper talks, and entertainment galore at the Treetops Terrace. A “mobile-bidding silent auction” is set to go with dozens of choices, from animal adoption packages to travel, sports, and entertainment options. In addition, one can bid on jewelry, clothing, and signed items of Betty White. Betty White? Yes, the late TV and film icon, who…

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