Brevard Zoo’s Safari Under the Stars Gala Tonight

By  //  April 27, 2013

Event To be Held On April 27

BREVARD COUNTY • VIERA, FLORIDA – The Brevard Zoo’s most anticipated annual fundraising gala called Safari Under the Stars is returning next month and expectation is building for the event.

Brevard Zoo’s gala fundraiser “Safari Under the Stars” returns on April 27. (Image courtesy of Brevard Zoo)

The gala will be held at 6 p.m. April 27 in a magical zoo setting punctuated by a beautiful night sky filled with animal constellations.

With ndtArtemis as Title Sponsor, and Holiday Builders and Green Turtle Market as Presenting Sponsors, guests will experience an evening of awe, excitement and fun at this event.

As a non-profit organization, Brevard Zoo relies heavily on its donors to enable its mission of Wildlife Conservation through Education and Participation.

“We are looking forward to an extraordinary event with a number of new elements and surprises that will make this year’s Safari Under the Stars an unforgettable evening,” said Karen Davis, Development Director at Brevard Zoo. “For example, we have added an exclusive VIP Reception with delectable delicacies, libations, signature entertainment, exclusive auction and other surprises reserved for sponsors electing to add that element to their evening.”

All guests attending Safari Under the Stars will enjoy fabulous hors d’oeuvres, full bars and a seated dinner, followed by dessert, specialty coffees and dancing at Safari after Dark.

Channel 6 News Anchor Lauren Rowe will be the Master of Ceremonies and there will be a great auction and raffle opportunities.

Specially planned for the event will be naming opportunities for the Zoo’s newest members—a jaguar cub and two Masai giraffe.  The Zoo also plans for some one-of-a-kind experiences to be auctioned off during a live auction.

A Raffle Walk with extraordinary prizes is planned.  And, the winner of this year’s Grand Raffle will be announced.

The Grand Raffle prize includes a trip for four to Chicago with VIP Behind-the-Scenes experiences at the Lincoln Park Zoo and Shedd Aquarium.

Tickets for the Grand Raffle are available to anyone and do not require attendance at Safari Under the Stars.

Tickets can be purchased by calling the Brevard Zoo Development Department at321-254-9453 ext. 234.

Safari Under the Stars offers a full range of sponsorship levels with wonderful new benefits that reflect Brevard Zoo’s commitment to highlighting its donors and paying tribute to their partnership and support of the institution and the community.

Anyone interested in sponsoring are encouraged to contact the zoo as soon as possible to reserve their spot, especially since last year’s event was sold out.

To date, VIP Pegasus Sponsors at the $5,000 level include:

Toyota of Melbourne

Disney Cruise Line

Central Florida Hand Center

Four C’s Nursery

Sperando Family Foundation

Shelter Mortgage

DNC Parks and Resorts at Kennedy Space Center

For more information about Safari Under the Stars, please call the Brevard Zoo Development Department at 321-254-9453, ext. 234.