Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

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Fund Raising Events

17th Annual ExZOOberation
“An Enchanted Evening”

Join us Saturday, April 28, 2012, 6:30 p.m. for the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens’ 17th Annual ExZOOberation “An Enchanted Evening”. This casual adult gala has become one of Jacksonville’s most highly anticipated events with over $2.8 million raised for the care and feeding of the Zoo’s animals, as well as educational programs and conservation initiatives. 

This year’s theme “An Enchanted Evening” celebrates the Zoo’s spring exhibit “Butterfly Hollow”, and includes cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, dinner, live and silent auctions featuring unique Zoo items and experiences, entertainment, and dancing to The Bush Doctors, all in a beautiful outdoor setting at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens.

Don’t miss this premier fundraising event to benefit the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens!

For more information please call, 904.757.4463, ext. 196.

ExZOOberation Live Auction Packages

Pre-bids are currently being accepted for the following auction packages. Attendance is not required to place a bid. Please call 904.757.4463, x490 for more information.
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Jaguars Suite, 20 Tickets & 4 Parking Passes  
Your Choice of Game
Donated by: US Assure – Zurich Insurance Services, Inc.

Lady Antebellum Concert, Mayor’s Suite for 16 Guests
Thursday, May 10, 2012, 7:00 p.m., Jacksonville Veterans Arena
Donated by: The City of Jacksonville
 
2013 Masters Tickets, 2 Week-long Passes
Monday, April 8 - Sunday, April 14, 2013, Augusta National Golf Club
Donated by: Friends of the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

Name the Baby Giraffe Adoption Package & Private Party at the Zoo
Donated by: Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

Chalk Hill Estates Vineyard & Winery, 3 Night Stay for 6 people
Near San Francisco, CA
Donated by: Foley Family Wines

Gourmet Dinner for 10 guests at your Location, Prepared by Ponte Vedra Inn and Club Executive Chef Hermann A. Muller
Donated by: Chef Hermann Muller, Publix and Tim’s Wines of Ponte Vedra

Water Color Resort Vacation House, Seagrove Beach, Florida’s Panhandle Coast
Available September 2012 – February 2013
Donated by: Chris Johnson


2011 ZOObilee

Fund Raising Event

Thanks to all who joined us for the 2011 ZOObilee!  Thank you also to our sponsors who made this event possible!


Brew at the Zoo

Young Professionals’ Signature Event


Thanks to all our sponsors and participants for a wonderful 2011 Brew at the Zoo.


Spooktacular

Family Fall Festival


Thanks to all our sponsors and participants who made 2011 a record-breaking year for Spooktacular!