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The Jazzoo Story


Money raised at Jazzoo supports nearly 10,000 animals at the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium. Jazzoo funds also support the Zoo’s education programs, which reach over 228,000 participants annually.

We’re grateful for the phenomenal support we receive, including:

• More than 400 volunteers

• Over 200 sponsors

• Over 100 restaurant and beverage partners

• An average attendance of 5000 supporters each year

Thanks to them, Jazzoo has raised more than$12million over the years. 

Jazzoo is consistently voted as one of Kansas City’s best charitable events.

Founded in 1990 by the Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri

Past and Present Jazzoo Chairs

2023 Hayley Hanson, Todd McGuire and Maurice Watson

2022 Chuck and Susie Caisley

2021Tracy and Jeff Dillon, Nancy and Todd LaSala

2020Event canceled due to COVID-19

2019Yvette and Joe Miceli

2018Kelly & Ron Lockton

2017Trish & John Dorsey

2016Nancy & David Yeamans, Deanna & Greg Graves

2015Debby & Gary Ballard

2014Sandy Johnson

2013Laurie Ingram

2012Carol & Allan Hallquist, Ann & Frank Uryasz

2011Bobby Grant, Shanna & Joey Grant, Sarah & Bill Grant, Janie & Tom Grant

2010Janet & Kevin Pistilli

2009Bill Fromm

2008Emily & Rick Boeshaar

2007Katie Gerson

2006Kathy Smith

2005Kathy Smith

2004Gail Cluen & Gayle Krigel

2003Laura Greenbaum & Vicky Reisler

2002Nancy Dillingham & Marianne Kilroy

2001Nicky Deramus Bunch, Jill Deramus Dean, Jean Deramus Wagner, Bob Sullivan, Jr.

2000Diane Johnson & Leslie Whitaker

1999Jackie Johnson & Dianne Cleaver

1998Carol McTavish & Andrea Presson

1997Georgia Buchanan

1996Jennifer Breedlove & Susanne Jantsch

1994Patty Garney & John Palmer

1995Patty Garney & John Palmer

1993Laura Crowe & Kathy Wells

1992Sue Esrey & Cheryl Williams

1991Julie Clarkson & Dianne Hogerty

1990Jackie Johnson

From left, 2021 Honorary Co-Chairs Todd and Nancy LaSala and Tracy and Jeff Dillon.