Art on the Wild Side March 26 at AL Gulf Coast Zoo

Art on the Wild Side March 26 at AL Gulf Coast Zoo

The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo has combined its former two fundraisers, Animal Art Safari and Night on the Wild Side, into one amazing spring event Art on the Wild Side on Saturday, March 26 ats the zoo. VIP entrance is at 5:30 p.m., and general admission is at 7 p.m. The evening will include food from the finest local restaurants, drinks, live entertainment from ISING, mingling with the zoo’s animal ambassadors, and live animal art demonstrations. Attire is safari theme or cocktail. VIP tickets are only included with a sponsorshis, which includes access to the entire zoo from 5:30-7 p.m., giraffe feeding, keeper chats, exclusive hors d’oeuvres, drink stations, and other event activities. General admission tickets are $125 or $100 for zoo members.
The online auction is from March 21-26 and includes exclusive artwork from zoo animal artists, adventure packages from the zoo, local attractions, and other exquisite items. Info: givesmart.com/events.

Why Support the Zoo?
The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo relies on donations to support its mission to create compelling experiences that connect people and community with wildlife and inspire personal responsibility for the conservation of the natural world. Funds raised at this event support:
• Animal care (daily diets, healthcare, activities) to over 300 animals each day. It costs approximately $5,000 per week to feed the zoo’s residents..
• New and existing exhibits and enrichment including upcoming projects a sustainable garden and expansion of Coola Springs Walkabout to create an exhibit for adult kangaroos or wallabies, emus, and additional birds, a new larger aviary for kookaburras, and possibly a feeding aviary for lories.
• The zoo also provides educational programs for all ages that promote conservation and sustainability.
For tickets, sponsorship packages or more info, call (251) 256-7008, email development@algulfcoastzoo.org or visit algulfcoastzoo.org.