• French maids, their host and Captain Hook — from left, Elissa Rubin, Denni Anderson, Jocelyn Shupe, Jo-Ann Rosa, Kris Perez, Lindsey Wessberg and Nancy Haase — light up the cocktail reception at the Zoofari Ball XXXI: Zoofari at Sea fundraiser Aug. 27 to benefit the Santa Barbara Zoo. (Melissa Walker / Noozhawk photo)
  • Kirk and Randy Martin. (Melissa Walker / Noozhawk photo)
  • Duff Kennedy with Chris and Melissa Fitch. (Melissa Walker / Noozhawk photo)
  • The Bella Vista Design crew takes to the seas Hollywood-style in playful get-ups from the movie “The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou.” (Melissa Walker / Noozhawk photo)
  • Tom and Marsha Reed. (Melissa Walker / Noozhawk photo)
  • Miss Zoofari Mindy Denson with Rich Block, Santa Barbara Zoo president. (Melissa Walker / Noozhawk photo)
  • Heather Schuyler, left, and Jessica Fisher. (Melissa Walker / Noozhawk photo)
  • Peter Candy and Rebecca Carroll. (Melissa Walker / Noozhawk photo)
  • Rob Adams and Margret Slater. (Melissa Walker / Noozhawk photo)
  • Danielle Drewisch, left, Michael Colon and Patricia Griffin. (Melissa Walker / Noozhawk photo)
  • Ken Clements and Elizabeth Kleen. (Melissa Walker / Noozhawk photo)
  • Dave and Karen Morley. (Melissa Walker / Noozhawk photo)
  • Lara Urbany, left, and Emily Curvey. (Melissa Walker / Noozhawk photo)
  • Partygoers are all smiles at the Zoofari Ball. (Melissa Walker / Noozhawk photo)
  • Festive table décor awaits guests. (Melissa Walker / Noozhawk photo)

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