Join AZUL -- the young professionals group of the Minnesota Zoo Foundation -- for Tiger Talk Happy Hour on Thursday, May 19, in downtown Minneapolis.

Leading tiger expert Dr. Ron Tilson, who recently retired from his position as the Zoo's director of conservation, will share his knowledge and passion for one of the world's most captivating, majestic and endangered creatures.

Come hear about the Zoo's innovative conservation projects in Asia, including the Zoo's decade-long Sumatran Tiger Conservation Program in Indonesia and the South China Tiger Recovery Project in China.

This promises to be a lively evening with tiger talk, cocktails, door prizes, networking and breathtaking views. Here's the agenda:

5:30 p.m. - Networking, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres
6:30 p.m. - Presentation by Dr. Ron Tilson, including a Q&A session
7:15 p.m. - Door prize drawings
7:30 p.m. - Mingling and cocktails

 Door prizes include:

- Two tickets to Sara Bareilles in concert on July 12 at the Minnesota Zoo
- Two tickets to "Brew at the Zoo" on August 12, featuring Martin Zellar and Hardways
- Two reserved spots at "Wild About Wine" on November 5 at the Minnesota Zoo
- Two AZUL memberships good through May 19, 2012

Register now.

Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Date: Thursday, May 19, 2011
Place: Windows on Minnesota, 50th floor, IDS Center, 80 S. 8th St., Minneapolis, MN 55402
Cost: AZUL members: free; all others: $10