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Eric Thom seems to have made a new friend as animal handler Mark Mullen displays his baby alligator during the Gateway to Adventure, Zoobilee 2012 at the Naples Zoo, Saturday March 10, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent

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Eric Thom seems to have made a new friend as animal handler Mark Mullen displays his baby alligator during the Gateway to Adventure, Zoobilee 2012 at the Naples Zoo, Saturday March 10, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent

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  • Craig and Pam Eichler during the Gateway to Adventure, Zoobilee 2012 at the Naples Zoo, Saturday March 10, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Brenda Canada, left, Rosalie Maloney and Valerie McFadden during the Gateway to Adventure, Zoobilee 2012 at the Naples Zoo, Saturday March 10, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • William Boyajian, left, Angelia Carson and Steven Leonard during the Gateway to Adventure, Zoobilee 2012 at the Naples Zoo, Saturday March 10, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Kerry and Maegan Dustin, left, with Jane and Tom Uttley during the Gateway to Adventure, Zoobilee 2012 at the Naples Zoo, Saturday March 10, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Larry and Virginia Meuers during the Gateway to Adventure, Zoobilee 2012 at the Naples Zoo, Saturday March 10, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Sue Nobles serves Ron Miller succulent shrimp cocktail during the Gateway to Adventure, Zoobilee 2012 at the Naples Zoo, Saturday March 10, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • This Screech Owl was one of many animals on display during cocktails and silent auction at the Gateway to Adventure, Zoobilee 2012 at the Naples Zoo, Saturday March 10, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Live musical entertainment was provided by Katie Robinette during the Gateway to Adventure, Zoobilee 2012 at the Naples Zoo, Saturday March 10, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Scenes fron the Gateway to Adventure, Zoobilee 2012 at the Naples Zoo, Saturday March 10, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Kelly Bennett samples 'Coupe' of smoked brisket with fried oyster, shrimp and peanut during the Gateway to Adventure, Zoobilee 2012 at the Naples Zoo, Saturday March 10, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Prepared by Chef Grant Cole, these Crunch Lamb Lollipops with Saffron & Raisin Cous Cous were a favorite during the Gateway to Adventure, Zoobilee 2012 at the Naples Zoo, Saturday March 10, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Mark and Gloria Mellman prepare for the live auction during the Gateway to Adventure, Zoobilee 2012 at the Naples Zoo, Saturday March 10, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Carmine and Kathy McMikle during the Gateway to Adventure, Zoobilee 2012 at the Naples Zoo, Saturday March 10, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Scenes from the Gateway to Adventure, Zoobilee 2012 at the Naples Zoo, Saturday March 10, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • With close to one hundred items, the silent auction was the best ever during the Gateway to Adventure, Zoobilee 2012 at the Naples Zoo, Saturday March 10, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Ron and Karen Perkins relax for a few moments during the Gateway to Adventure, Zoobilee 2012 at the Naples Zoo, Saturday March 10, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Carol Georgieff, left, and Candy Warnick enjoy a few cocktails during the Gateway to Adventure, Zoobilee 2012 at the Naples Zoo, Saturday March 10, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Any visit to the Naples Zoo wouldn't be complete without a souvenir. Ray Ankner purchases this giraffe for his future grandbaby due in October. Ankner thoroughly enjoyed the evening during the Gateway to Adventure, Zoobilee 2012 at the Naples Zoo, Saturday March 10, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Scenes from the Gateway to Adventure, Zoobilee 2012 at the Naples Zoo, Saturday March 10, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Nancy Tetzlaff-Berens was the high bidder on Port Royal Jewelers custom made 18K white gold spider monkey hoop earrings with 3 cts of diamonds during the Gateway to Adventure, Zoobilee 2012 at the Naples Zoo, Saturday March 10, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Lisa Leone serves Jennifer Figurelli Black Grouper in Banana Leaf with Red Curry Jasmine Rice Condiments during the Gateway to Adventure, Zoobilee 2012 at the Naples Zoo, Saturday March 10, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • An array of delicious Hors d'oeuvres and fine wine was served during the Gateway to Adventure, Zoobilee 2012 at the Naples Zoo, Saturday March 10, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Jean Ankner places a bid on a Wildlife Photo Shoot with Naples Zoo past president and staff photographer, Larry Richardson during the Gateway to Adventure, Zoobilee 2012 at the Naples Zoo, Saturday March 10, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Kathy and Frank Pezzuti during the Gateway to Adventure, Zoobilee 2012 at the Naples Zoo, Saturday March 10, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Carol Williamson, left, and Alessandra Higgs enjoy a few cocktails before dinner during the Gateway to Adventure, Zoobilee 2012 at the Naples Zoo, Saturday March 10, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Eric Thom seems to have made a new friend as animal handler Mark Mullen displays his baby alligator during the Gateway to Adventure, Zoobilee 2012 at the Naples Zoo, Saturday March 10, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Kerry and Maegan Dustin, left, with Jane and Tom Uttley during the Gateway to Adventure, Zoobilee 2012 at the Naples Zoo, Saturday March 10, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Steve Hruby and Regina Vaccarellla look over a few of the silent auction items during the Gateway to Adventure, Zoobilee 2012 at the Naples Zoo, Saturday March 10, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Thelma Hodges, center, and Susan McMahan are amazed at Jayne Hardwick's two toed sloth during the Gateway to Adventure, Zoobilee 2012 at the Naples Zoo, Saturday March 10, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent

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