Wild Things Events
February
Wild Things Happy Hour @ Intuition Ale Works – Thursday, February 23rd
Join the Wild Things at Intuition Ale Works for exciting way to end your work day. Meet fellow members of the group and learn what fun events are on the Wild Things calendar for 2012. $1 from every beer sold will be donated back to the Wild Things.
April
Spring Membership Event – Safari the 13th – Friday, April 13th
According to superstitions, when an elephant curls his trunk upwards it brings good luck! Test your luck with the Wild Things and go on a ZOOperstitious adventure at their spring fling, Safari the 13th. Guests will enjoy a memorable night in the Elephant Plaza and experience: elephant encounters, behind the scenes tours, live music, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, prize drawings and more! This event is for ages 21 and up.
- 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
- Wild Things Members: $18
- General Admission: $25
- Block Party: 6 tickets for $120
ExZOOberation: An Enchanted Evening – Saturday, April 28th
Please join us for an enchanted night of cocktails, dinner, dancing and more! Dine with a group of the Wild Things as they help support, ExZooberation, the Zoo’s signature adult, evening event. Guests will enjoy a delicious buffet dinner, live music by the Bush Doctors, silent and live auctions, and more!
- 6:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
- 35 and under - $100
- General Admission - $175
June
Wild Things Happy Hour – Tuesday, June 12th
Check back soon for details.
July
Bowling for Rhinos – Date to be determined
Team up with the American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK) as they bowl across the nation to help raise funds and awareness for rhino conservation.
For more information on Bowling for Rhinos, click here.
October
Brew at the Zoo – Friday, October 5
Get a taste of Jacksonville cuisine and enjoy cocktails, live entertainment, animal encounters, games, prize drawings and more and the Wild Things annual signature fundraising event.
- 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
- 6:30 p.m. – VIP Early Admission
- Wild Things Members - $30
- General Admission - $40
- All tickets after Oct. 3 - $50 at the door
Online tickets will be sold until 5pm, Wednesday October 3, 2012.
SPOOKtacular Volunteer Night – Date to be determined
Looking for an exciting way to volunteer at the Zoo? Join the Wild Things as they help to make the Jacksonville Zoo and Garden’s 25th SPOOKtacular a memorable event for everyone!
December
Wild Things Annual Meeting – Tuesday, December 11
Check back soon for details.
Also, watch for the monthly Animals in Your Inbox e-mail newsletter. As a Wild Things members, you are welcome to attend other Zoo Membership events.
For more information on the Wild Things call (904) 757-4463, ext. 196 or (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
