Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

More to see. More to zoo.

Live and Silent Auction

Party with the Penguins

Live Auction

Animal Adoption PackagesAnimal Adoption Packages:
Lion, Gorilla, Penguin

    Each package contains: 
  • Cocktails and dinner for a private after-hours party
  • Donor recognition signage at exhibit
  • Behind the scenes tour
  • Attend a training and enrichment session
  • Receive quarterly email updates from the keeper
  • Some packages have additional features as well! (Name 4 penguins and any lion offspring through 2011)

Value: Priceless!
Donated by Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

Zulu Nyala Zulu Nyala African Photo Safari

  • Explore South Africa with a guest for 6 days and nights at Zulu Nyala Luxury Hemmingway Tented Safari Camp or Zulu Nyala Heritage Safari Lodge.
  • Accommodations for 2
  • Daily ranger-escorted game watching trips through the reserve
  • 3 meals per day
  • NOT INCLUDED: airfare, transfers and extra activities

Value: $3,000
Donated by Douglas Speed & Associates

Cruise to the Zoo on the Slim for 24

  • Cruise on the luxury yacht, the Slim
  • Behind the scenes tour
  • Cocktails and catered dinner for 24 in the Lost Temple
  • Mutually agreeable date

Value $5,000
Donated by W. Rad Lovett

House In WatercolorHouse In Watercolor

  • 1 Week Stay in a 4/4.5 Home near the Camp District of Watercolor Resort on Florida’s Gulf Coast
  • Sleeps 12. 3 adult bedrooms and a bunk style room for up to 6 children
  • Based upon availability September – January

Value $3,000
Donated by Chris Johnson

Southwest Airlines

Park City Condo & Southwest Airline Tickets

  • Week stay in a 2/2 condo with fireplace, Jacuzzi in master bedroom and deck
  • Community spa, indoor pool, ski lockers, ski valet
  • Round trip airline tickets to Park City, Utah for 2 on Southwest Airlines

Value: $7,300
Donated by Bill and Sharon Dennis

Phoenician Resort Scottsdale Getaway with Roundtrip Airfare

  • Two night stay at exclusive 5 star Phoenician Resort
  • Air Tran roundtrip airfare for two
  • May 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010 availability

Value: $1,600
Donated by Phoenecian Resort and Air Tran Airlines

Gourmet Dinner by Executive Chef Hermann A. Muller - Acclaimed Ponte Vedra Club chef

  • Catered gourmet dinner for 8
  • Paired selection of Foley wines
  • Dinner catered at your location

Value: $2,000
Donated by Chef Hermann A. Muller

Tim McGraw & Lady Antebellum Concert, May 6, 2010

  • Mayor’s Box – Seats 16 guests
  • $200 gift certificate for refreshments

Value:  $4,000
Donated by the City of Jacksonville


Silent Auction

Casa Monica Hotel – 2 Night Stay in the European Room – Monday - Friday

Greyfield Inn – Day Trip Package, including boat transportation, lunch, bike & fishing equipment

Omni Hotel – 1 Night Stay

The Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village – 1 Night Stay

White Oak Conservation Center – Tour for up to 8 Guests

Mayor John Peyton – Mayor Book Reading in a Child’s Classroom

Sugar Mama’s Florist – Gift Certificate for 1 arrangement per month for a year – Including Christmas, Thanksgiving, Birthday, Mother’s Day & Anniversary Bouquet

Clarion Hotel – 2 Night Stay in Spa Suite, includes Breakfast

Elizabeth Point Lodge – 1 Night Stay in Sunset Room – complimentary wine & breakfast – can be used Sunday – Thursday

Linda Cunningham – Italian Cavalli Silk Blouse

Wild Adventures Theme Park – 2 Day Passes

City of Jacksonville – Jacksonville Suns Suite at Baseball Grounds for 20 People - $200 in Refreshments

Coach – Signature Ottoman Brooke Handbag

Deerwood Country Club – Golf for Four, including cart fees & green fees

The Golf Club at Amelia Island – Golf for Four, including green fees – cart fees are $40 per person

Marsh Landing Country Club – Golf for 4 – cart fees $32 per person plus tax

The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens - Family Membership & Gift Basket

The Golf Club at North Hampton - Round of Golf for 4, including cart fees

Riverside Liquors Village Wine Shop - Wine Tasting and Cheese Pairing for 20 People

The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island - 2 Nights Stay in an Ocean View Room  

Stellers Gallery -  $200 Towards any Piece of Art or Framing