'Beat Of A Feast' To Be Held At Norristown's Elmwood Zoo

NORRISTOWN, PA — Nearly 50 restaurants will be on hand as Elmwood Park Zoo transforms for its unique 'Beast of a Feast' fundraiser. The event begins at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 29.

The event, organized by Montgomery County's Crave Montco, supports the conservation and education mission of the Elmwood Park Zoo.

“We’re excited to bring so many great Montgomery County-based restaurants together for our guests to enjoy in one night,” said Jennifer Conti, Elmwood Park Zoo’s Development Director. “Special events like Beast of a Feast help the zoo grow. We’re so honored to have the support of all the restaurants, event sponsors, and guests.”

Guests will enjoy food, beer, wine, live music, giraffe feedings, prize raffles, and a silent auction.

Tickets for the event are still on sale and can be purchased here.The zoo will not be open to the public on June 29.

A list of participating restaurants is included here:

• Adelitas Mexican Market
• Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza
• b. good
• Bahama Breeze
• Blue Bell Inn
• Bridgeport Ribhouse
• Brown’s Family ShopRite (ShopRite of East Norriton)
• Cantina Laredo
• The Capital Grille
• Collegeville Italian Bakery
• Corropolese Bakery and Deli
• Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse
• Demestia Baking Company
• Desi Village
• El Primo Taqueria
• Espresso Martini Master
• The Farmer’s Daughter
• From the Boot
• The Halal Guys
• Jus' Java
• Lily’s Grill
• Los Sarapes
• Lou’s Sandwich Shop
• The Lucky Well
• Maggiano’s Little Italy
• MiDiCi Pizza Company
• Miss Allie's Kitchen
• Mission BBQ
• Nicoletta Pizzeria
• Paladar Latin Kitchen and Rum Bar
• Petrucci’s Ice Cream
• Primo Hoagies
• Radice
• Ralph’s of South Philly
• Redstone
• Rock Bottom Brewery
• Seasons 52
• Sensational Host Caterers
• Sessano Café & Deli
• Shake Shack
• Taphouse 23
• Teavana
• Zachary’s BBQ
• Zoe’s Kitchen

Image via Janet Miner, Elmwood Park Zoo