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Join us for the wildest fundraiser around!

Friday, October 11, 2024  |  4:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

It's the event of the season! 

  • An Open-Air Safari tour led by expert staff members, including Dr. Joe Smith, Vice President of The Wilds.
  • Your choice from a curated list of tour destinations that allow you to enjoy the sights, sounds, and beauty of The Wilds.
  • Tasty food and beverages will be served at the Bing Overlook Facility after your tour as you enjoy fun activities, mingling, and a mission-focused presentation by staff.

Click Here for the Silent Auction

Ticket Options

Individual Ticket

$250

Includes one (1) event ticket, Open-Air Safari tour, dinner and beverages.

Individual Ticket + Transportation

$300

Includes one (1) event ticket, Open-Air Safari tour, dinner and beverages, plus round-trip transportation to the event from the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.

Patron Sponsorship

$700

Includes two (2) event tickets, Open-Air Safari tour, dinner and beverages, and listing on event signage as a Patron Sponsor.

Patron Sponsorship + Transportation

$800

Includes two (2) event tickets, Open-Air Safari tour, dinner and beverages, listing on event signage as a Patron Sponsor, plus round-trip transportation to the event from the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.

Yurt Sponsorship

SOLD OUT

Limited Availability. Includes two (2) event tickets, Open-Air Safari tour for two, dinner and beverages for two, an overnight stay in one Nomad Ridge luxury yurt on the night of the event, event listing on signage as a Yurt Sponsor, and recognition in Wilds Connection, our magazine distributed to thousands. 

Interested? Email shelley.backs@columbuszoo.org.

Cabin Sponsorship

SOLD OUT

Limited Availability. Includes two (2) event tickets, Open-Air Safari tour for two, dinner and beverages for two, an overnight stay in one Straker Lake cabin on the night of the event, event listing on signage as a Yurt Sponsor, and recognition in Wilds Connection, our magazine distributed to thousands. 

Interested? Email shelley.backs@columbuszoo.org.

 

 

Donate to The Wilds

If you can't make it to our Fall Safari in October, you still have an opportunity to contribute to animal conservation efforts at The Wilds. Your donations are greatly appreciated by the animal care teams and our growing family of giraffes.

DONATE TO THE FALL SAFARI FUND