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Photos by Kelli Uldall 292 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • S U M M E R / F A L L 2 0 1 8 ~ T H E P E N I N S U L A S C E N E ~ Monterey Zoological Annual Gala Erin Clark, Jason Sheedy, Joanne Gimble O ver 300 guests who share a passion for animals and community attended Monterey Zoological's Fundraising Gala. Held at the Vision Quest Ranch, this unique event combines fine food, wine and spirits with exotic animals coupled with an educational presentation, live music, danc- ing and more. Live and silent auctions raised over $190,000 to help care for the animals and continue building this deserving community project. Aric Christopher, Ken Christopher, Harald Vaernes Jim Vanderzwaan, Tina & Tony Sammut Justin Sammut, Briana D'Angio, Mike Borg Alex, Kelly, and Jim Hay Denelle Numis, Kevin Christopher, Candice Cintron Skip Wickiser, Liza Horvath, Amy & Hansen Reed Rosario Amador, Grace Irwin, Dahlia Gonzales George Heffington, Crystal Harvey, Wendy & Bart Walker, Madison Quiram Lisa & Charlie Sammut Cheryl Marquez, Derek Hill Ed Lohmann, Lynn Lupetti Sabrina & Marc Manzoni Photos: Kelli Uldall Pete & Ruthie Deoudes Camilla May, Elaine Giampietro Don & Buffy Trinchero, Sandra & George Sammut