Thank you for making our first "Giraffes, Monkeys and Lepperts" event a great success.

It was wonderful to see thousands of citizens at The Dallas Zoo. Laura and I enjoyed meeting many of you.

We've posted more than 200 photos from the event on this Web site. Take a look and see what fun we all had.

Thank you also for your many warm wishes and words of support.

I think we should make this an annual event, don't you?

On June 13, 2008, the Friends of Tom Leppert hosted "Giraffes, Monkeys and Lepperts" at The Dallas Zoo.

The family-friendly evening of fun and adventure featured five entertainment areas; picnic foods; free kids activities (including face painting, magical acts, caricature artists, crafts, storytelling and games); bounce houses ... and Mayor Leppert's 54th birthday cupcakes for all!