Program Sponsorships
Park Map
Underwrite the printing cost for the Park Map – to include your name and logo on 400,000 copies - more than 1 million readers. Maps are referred to and utilized through several hours of guest visits. Many maps are saved and taken home for future reference. Additionally, the map is displayed on the Zoo’s Web site in printable form. So, additional individuals can make a copy, including guests who purchase online tickets.
Field Guides
Underwrite the printing cost for one or both field guides – to include your name and logo on 60,000 copies – more than 150,000 readers. Guides are used extensively while guests visit the Emerald Forest and the Rift Valley Aviary. Each attractive guide features birds and animals that are on exhibit. Many copies are saved and taken home for future reference.
Guide by Cell Tour Guide Program
Gain exposure at 40 different educational call-in site signs throughout the park, featuring your name and logo. Sponsorship is mentioned on several of the informational calls.
Volunteer Program
Volunteers provide more than 86,000 hours of support, equal to almost thirteen full time employees. The Education Department Volunteer Division has more than 400 volunteers, donating in excess of 24,000 service hours annually. Our volunteers enhance the guest’s educational experience by serving as guides and docents.
Your company name and/or logo will be included in the following:
- Volunteer Newsletter
- Weekly volunteer emails
- Volunteer Handbook Cover and on every page
- Docent handouts
- Volunteer Handouts
- Volunteer T-Shirts
- Recognition as the Sponsor at the Annual Appreciation Dinner
Jacksonville Visitor’s Bureau Rack Cards
Gain recognition through your name and logo on the Zoo’s Rack Cards, distributed through Visitor Welcome Centers, Chamber of Commerce and area hotels, motels and Bed and Breakfast sites.
Back of Admission Tickets
Promotion to approximately 400,000 ticket holders who receive a tangible ticket at the Zoo entrance. Logo and message (coupon) will be printed on the back of the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens admission tickets.
Education Programs
Sponsor education programs and have your name and logo on all related education material going out to approximately 100,000 primary and secondary school children and teachers each year. Programs include On-Site School Programs, Safari Sleepovers, Zoofari Outreach, Zoo Tots, Kritter Kids, Holiday, Spring Break and Summer Camps, Mini-Camp, Critter Close-Ups.
Animal Outreach
Your sponsorship of either of our outreach vans will involve a new wrap design/painting for the van. These vehicles take animal programs out to community locations in a multi-county region in both Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia where your name and logo will be viewed on streets and highways. The brightly designed artwork will draw plenty of attention to these vehicles AND to your business!
Animal Collections Programs
Your sponsorship of Animal collections will bring your name and logo to materials related to breeding programs, conservation programs and animal acquisition programs.
Membership Campaign Sponsor
Your sponsorship will include:
- Listing on advertising collateral as membership campaign sponsor, promoting the Zoo to First Coast residents
- Recognition for providing the free product for membership premium when joining the Zoo
- Recognition on free product coupon given to new members
For more information, please contact Amy Howard, Corporate Relations and Sponsorships, at (904) 757-4463, ext. 134 or by (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
