What:

A special evening of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and music at the Central Park Zoo. Guests will be treated to a private seal demonstration, have the chance to explore the Rainforest Exhibit, and chill out in Penguin House. The evening offers a unique opportunity to socialize and network in one of New York City’s most charming landmark venues. The Zoo’s exhibits are surrounded by the picturesque Manhattan skyline and the trails of New York’s most famous park.

Who:

Proceeds from the event benefit The Skin Cancer Foundation and its research, prevention, and education programs. Since its founding in 1979, the Foundation has set the standard for educating the public and the medical profession about skin cancer, its prevention by means of sun protection, and the need for early detection and prompt, effective treatment.

When:

Tuesday, June 28, 2011 6:30 – 9:30 PM

Tickets are $175 and will increase to $195 on 6/14. If available, tickets will be $225 at the door.  To purchase a ticket, visit: www.SkinCancer.org/events

Where:

The Central Park Zoo

East 64^th Street and Fifth Avenue

New York City

Why:

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Each year, there are more than 3.5 million new cases of skin cancer, more than the combined incidence of cancers of the breast, prostate, lung and colon. Almost 12,000 people die from skin cancer in the United States every year.