Art on the Wild Side - Saturday, March 25
Posted On: Mar 22nd, 2023
The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo is proud to present the 2023 Art on the Wild Side
Online Auction and Evening Event
Online Auction - March 18 - 25.
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The auction includes exclusive artwork from your favorite zoo animal artists, adventure packages from the zoo, local attractions, and other exquisite items.
Art on the Wild Side Party - Saturday, March 25
VIP entrance 5:30 pm (VIP is only available with Sponsorship Purchase)
General Admission 7:00 pm (Early Bird Tickets Begin Feb 1 -28)
The auction will conclude with an extraordinary safari-themed evening celebration on Saturday, March 25, 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm. The night will include food from the finest local restaurants, drinks, live entertainment, mingling with the zoo's animal ambassadors, and more.
Attire: Safari Theme or Cocktail
Sponsorships Available Now! Click here to Purchase
VIP tickets are only available with sponsorship
Sponsorships include VIP early entrance to the event at 5:30 pm, access to the entire zoo from 5:30-7:00 pm, giraffe feeding, keeper chats, exclusive hors d'oeuvres, drinks, and promotional opportunities. Regular night activities begin 7 pm.
Early Bird General Admission Tickets On Sale February 1-28 - $125 each, Zoo Members $100 each
Regular General Admission Tickets On Sale March 1-24 - $150 each, Zoo Members $125 each
Entrance 7 pm; the night includes food from the finest local restaurants, drinks, live entertainment, mingling with the zoo's animal ambassadors, and more.
As a non-profit organization, the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo relies on the generosity of your donations to survive and care for over 300 animals that call the Zoo home!
Art on the Wild Side is our key annual fundraiser for the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo. Below is a very small breakdown of what operating the Zoo costs:
Over $5,000 is spent weekly on animal food, supplies, enrichment, and care
Over $5,500 is spent monthly on building, grounds, and maintenance expenses
Over $48,000 is spent annually on animal healthcare
The Zoo spends, on average, over $107,500 a week in total expenses.
Your donations are critically needed to help the zoo sustain itself. Your donations to the Art on the Wild Side:
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Provide animal care (daily diets, healthcare, activities) to over 300 animals each day.
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Purchases building supplies to maintain, support, and refurbish animal enclosures.
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Provide educational programs for all ages that inspire guests and members of our community to be a part of conservation and sustainability.
