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Wildnite for Wildlife

2009's WILDNITE FOR WILDLIFE
with JACK HANNA!



Celebrating our 25th Anniversary
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Columbus Zoo Pavilion
5:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Dress is business casual

Master of Ceremonies:
Johnny DiLoretto
FOX 28's Good Day Columbus

Auctioneer for Live Auction:
Larry Wigton
Wigton Real Estate & Auction Company

Event Decor provided by:

Maximum seating capacity for this event has been reached, and reservations are now closed. Thanks for your support!

Ohio Wildlife Center’s premier annual fundraiser, WildNite for Wildlife, is traditionally held every spring at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Dinner, social hour with cash bar, live & silent auctions and special presentations fill the night. The Columbus Zoo also puts on an amazing wild animal presentation and allows some of the animals to circulate throughout the crowd and mingle with guests!  

This year, Jack Hanna will be our keynote speaker to help us celebrate our 25th anniversary! Join us and help us raise critical funds needed for wildlife rehabilitation and conservation education programs.

EVENT SPONSOR:



25th Anniversary Sponsor:

Other WildNite Table Sponsors:

   

      

 

FOWL - Friends of Wildlife
(OWC Hospital Volunteers)

Judy Swabby
Tony Gugliemotto
John & Trudy Meyer
Rich & Kathy Shank
Beth & Jad Dubberley
Sue & Ray Anderson

WildNite Individual Sponsors:

Randolph Deer, President, Endangered Species Chocolate
Melanie Frost, Jim Frost
Vicky Schmarr, John Schmarr
Sandrina Gentry
Rick Brittain
Bethany Gray

Bid on unique auction items...including:

  • New with Tags, Varsity "O" Jacket signed by Archie Griffin and other unique Buckeye gifts and apparel
  • NEW Uniflame LP Outdoor Gas Grill
  • Unique opportunities and "behind the scenes" at Ohio Wildlife Center
  • Gift baskets from Bath & Body Works, Starbucks Coffee, Sugarbush Gift Baskets, Learning Express Toys & more!
  • An eco-friendly bathrobe and massage at Kenneth's Salon & Day Spas
  • A year's worth of free organic milk from Organic Valley Family of Farms
  • Gift certificates to restaurants like The Worthington Inn, North Star Cafe & more
  • Passes to Great Wolf Lodge of Sandusky
  • Tickets to Columbus Crew, Columbus Symphony's Picnic with the Pops, Dublin Irish Festival & more
  • Organic lawn care program and landscaping services
  • Wildlife & nature art and home decor
  • And much more!

    A complete list of auction donors will be published on this Website and in our quarterly newsletter.



WILDNITE PHOTO GALLERY

SPONSORSHIPS AND AUCTIONS

Table sponsors are a crucial part of our fundraising efforts at WildNite. You / your company will be featured in our quarterly newsletter (circulation 5,000), on this Website, and on Angel Donor Boards and programs at the event. Most of your contribution is tax-deductible, and you and your co-workers or friends can enjoy a unique, elegant evening out and bid on interesting items at our live and silent auctions. 

For more information about 2009 corporate / table sponsorships, click here.

A live and silent auction is held during the event, and for your tax-deductible donation of a good or service, you and/or your company will be recognized at the event on our donor board, at our auction table and in our newsletter. To donate an item to 2009's auction, click here.

Reservations - General Admission

Whether it's your first WildNite or you've been coming for years, we're so grateful for your support and know that you and your family and friends will enjoy the evening!  Reservations are made in advance, and no ticket is required as your name will be listed at the door.

If you're on our mailing list, you will receive an invitation to WildNite at least a month prior to the event. If you are not on our mailing list or you'd like to RSVP before you receive your invitation, register online by clicking the link below, or call us at 614-734-9453.

REGISTER BY APRIL 13.

2009 Admission Fees 

General Admission = $100 / person
Admission plus OWC membership = $110 / person
Admission for current OWC members = $80 / person
Individual sponsorship = $150 / person
Silver-level sponsorship, table of six = $1,000
Gold-level sponsorship, table of eight = $3,000
Platinum-level sponsorship, table of eight, extensive recognition in OWC newsletter, press releases and at event = $5,000   

*A portion of your admission fee is tax-deductible.

 

 
 
 

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