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Wildnite for Wildlife Sponsorships

WildNite for Wildlife is Ohio Wildlife Center’s premier fundraiser. Each spring, approximately 300 supporters gather at the Columbus Zoo Pavilion for this event. This year’s WildNite, celebrating OWC’s 25th anniversary, includes a special guest appearance by Jack Hanna, a live and silent auction, music, social hour & dinner, animal presentations and more! Proceeds go directly toward wildlife rehabilitation services and conservation education programs.

Please read the benefits you will receive below at each sponsorship level - in addition to helping to support our worthwhile cause! For further questions or to receive a sponsorship packet by mail, call the Ohio Wildlife Center at 614-734-9453. Buy a table sponsorship now online by using PayPal below.

Don't forget! Your corporate sponsorship is tax-deductible!

EVENT SPONSOR:

25th Anniversary Sponsor:


2009 WildNite Table Sponsors:

FOWL - Friends of Wildlife
(OWC Hospital Volunteers)

Judy Swabby
Tony Gugliemotto
John Meyer & Trudy Sharp
Rich & Kathy Shank
Beth & Jad Dubberley
Sue & Ray Anderson
Les Herbach
The Bonner Family

2009 WildNite Individual Sponsors:
Randolph Deer, President, Endangered Species Chocolate
Melanie Frost
Jim Frost
Vicky Schmarr
John Schmarr
Sandrina Gentry
Rick Brittain
Bethany Gray

PLATINUM SPONSOR: $5,000

  • Table for 8 guests at the event
  • Gifts for all guests
  • Name prominently included in news releases and event publicity
  • Reserved seating at the event
  • Sponsorship award and recognition at the event
  • Acknowledgment in the OWC newsletter, event materials and Website with name or company logo
  • Private tour of OWC and a wildlife encounter presentation for your group

GOLD SPONSOR - $3,000

  • Table for 8 guests at the event
  • Name prominently included in news releases and event publicity
  • Reserved seating at the event
  • Sponsorship award and recognition at the event
  • Acknowledgment in the OWC newsletter, event program and Website with name or company logo

SILVER SPONSOR - $1,000

  • Table for 6 guests at the event
  • Recognition in the event program
  • Reserved seating at the event
  • Sponsorship award and recognition at the event, in the OWC newsletter and Website

INDIVIDUAL SPONSOR - $150

Individual sponsorships are available for $150 and will receive recognition at the event, on this Website and in our newsletter.

Support us as a Sponsor: 


Sponsorship Level
The Red-tailed hawk is a medium-sized bird of prey found throughout North America. It is generally non-aggressive toward humans and other birds and is an opportunistic feeder with a diet mostly of small mammals. Raccoons are opportunistic eaters and can be avoided by keeping garbage and compost piles secure, and keeping pet food inside. Photo by Scott Schisler American bullfrogs are common in Ohio and recognized by their deep, throaty song. Photo by Dr. Don Burton Canada goslings are born in the spring and by fall are mature and ready to fly south with their flock. Photo by Katherine Clifton Coyotes were introduced to Ohio and have thrived in urban environments. This coyote, Hope, was unreleasable because she was hand-raised by humans before sent to OWC, and so lacks certain survival skills. Photo by Sue Simunich Mother deer tell their fawns to stay still and low (often curled up) all day while she is away. She will return at dusk and likely move them to a new spot. This is a safety precaution for the fawns, but many times fawns are mistaken to be orphans because of it. Photo by Scott Schisler Black rat snakes are native Ohio snakes. This snake resides at OWC because of injuries that would compromise its ability to survive in the wild. Photo by Sue Simunich. The Chukar is a game-bird in the pheasant family, originally from Asia but introduced to the United States. This Chukar is Tori, who resides at OWC. Photo by Sue Simuncich This male American Kestrel also resides at OWC and can be seen at the center’s outdoor wildlife display. Photo by Deb Keller You may see Eastern Gray squirrels like this in your backyard, consuming seeds, acorns, insects, eggs and other nuts. Photo by Sue Simunich The population of the Leopard frog is decreasing due to pollution and deforestation. They are often good indicators for environmental problems because of their sensitivity to chemical pollutants found both in the air and the water. Photo by Sue Simunich Most Snapping turtles eat plants, small mammals, fish and birds and are quick to take off your finger if you get too close. Photo by Sue Simunich Despite what it looks like, those big tuffs on the top of this Great-horned owl’s head are not ears. To predators, they may look like an easy way to grab the owl, but they are actually just feathers. Photo by Sue Simunich The American Bald Eagle is an endangered species. Photo by Katherine Clifton Male Cardinals are recognized by their bright red appearance. Photo by Scott Schisler The Eastern Fox snake resides in Ohio, Michigan and parts of Canada in flat, marshy areas. Fox snakes will eat primarily small rodents, but will also eat small birds, rabbits and other small animals. Photo by Sue Simunich The wings of the male Kestrel are slate-blue. Females are rusty to match the back feathers. Photo by Deb Keller Flying squirrels are one of the most common squirrels in Ohio, although they are rarely seen because they are nocturnal (meaning they are awake at night time). Photo by Deb Keller Red fox kits stay with their mother and siblings for several months and then go off on their own typically in July. Foxes are generally shy animals. Photo by Scott Schisler The Painted turtle is a reptile that is common in southern Canada, the US, and Mexico and is related to other water turtles like sliders and cooters. They live in ponds, marshes, and slow-moving rivers with muddy bottoms. Photo by Deb Keller Great horned owls hunt at night by waiting on a high perch to swoop down on prey. They eat small to medium-sized mammals like rats, voles, skunks and rabbits. Photo by Deb Keller Blanding’s turtles are a semi-aquatic species found mostly near the Great Lakes regions. Photo by Sue Simunich The Virginia Opossum is about the size of a house cat and “plays dead” as a defense mechanism from predators. Photo by Sue Simunich White-tailed deer have been forced to adapt to urban environments as their natural home is being destroyed by human development. Photo by Katherine Clifton Canada geese are dedicated parents and very social. When one goose is fatigued while flying, they will make sure it is not alone while it rests and will fly in shifts. Photo by Katherine Clifton Bobwhite quails are ground-dwelling birds found in North America, Central America and the Caribbean. Photo by Deb Keller Raccoon mothers will call out to their young should they fall from a tree or get lost. As long as she sees them or hears their cries, she will do whatever it takes to retrieve them. Photo by Owen DeWolfe In flight, Red-tailed hawks flap as little as possible to conserve energy. Their flight is slow and deliberate, with deep beats of their wings. Photo by David Harrison The male Red-winged Blackbird fiercely defends his territory during the breeding season. He may spend more than a quarter of all the daylight hours in territory defense. He vigorously keeps all other males out of the territory and defends the nests from predators. He will attack much larger animals, including horses and people. (birds.cornell.edu) Photo by Tripp Braden