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Wild at Heart: Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center Celebrated 25 Years with a Star-Studded GET WILD! Gala

On August 1st, the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center marked its 25th anniversary with the unforgettable GET WILD! Gala at the Southampton Arts Center. Hosted by award-winning animal advocate Jill Rappaport, the evening honored longtime supporter Zelda Penzel for her enduring commitment to wildlife protection.

Chaired by Ingrid Edelman, Jane Gill, Missy Hargraves, and Lisa Baron Schenker, the benefit brought together top-tier sponsors and animal lovers for an inspiring evening of conservation, community, and celebration. Guests enjoyed cocktails, spirited auctions, and a heartfelt program spotlighting the Rescue Center’s impact—rehabilitating and releasing thousands of wild animals across Eastern Long Island each year.

The event raised vital funds to support the Center’s mission and its educational programs, further solidifying its role as the region’s only wildlife hospital and a sanctuary for animals affected by habitat loss and human interference. With over 15,000 calls for help annually and a dedicated network of staff and volunteers, the Center continues to lead with compassion and care.

Photos by: Lisa Tamburini / @hamptonsphotog on IG

Four guests posing together outdoors at the GET WILD! Gala, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center.
Two women pose for a photo at an event, one holding an award. The background features a projected image and a stage.
A man in glasses holds a hawk on his arm while a young man smiles beside him, holding an owl. The scene is set outdoors with greenery in the background.
A smiling couple poses for a photo at an outdoor event, with attendees and greenery in the background.
Two women pose together outdoors, each wearing stylish silver outfits, surrounded by greenery and other guests in the background.
A woman in a red dress and a woman in a light shirt stand together outdoors, with one of them holding an owl on her arm.
A woman with long hair wearing a white dress with blue patterns, and a black arm sling, stands smiling next to an older man in a plaid shirt and red pants, both posing outdoors with greenery in the background.
Four individuals smiling together outdoors, dressed in stylish outfits, standing on a pathway surrounded by greenery.
Guests enjoying the GET WILD! Gala at the Southampton Arts Center.
A woman in a bright yellow jacket and red dress stands next to a banner displaying the sponsors of the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center's 25th Anniversary 'Get Wild! Gala'.
A decorated cake featuring the logo of the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center, celebrating its 25th anniversary. The cake has an ivory frosting and is adorned with small decorative beads.
A gathering of guests at the GET WILD! Gala outside the Southampton Arts Center, with people in elegant attire mingling near a pathway surrounded by greenery.
A group of elegantly dressed individuals mingling outdoors at the GET WILD! Gala, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center.
A lively outdoor event at the Southampton Arts Center, featuring guests socializing and enjoying cocktails during the GET WILD! Gala for the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center's 25th anniversary.
Guests enjoy cocktails and conversations at the GET WILD! Gala celebrating the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center's 25th anniversary.
Guests socializing at the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center's 25th anniversary GET WILD! Gala, held outdoors at the Southampton Arts Center.
Two women stand together on stage, one in a floral dress holding an award, the other in a zebra-print jacket smiling, with a screen in the background.
Two smiling individuals posing in front of a banner celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center and the Get Wild! Gala.

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