Annual Gala

Sawgrass Nature Center Annual Gala

Celebrate wildlife, conservation, and community at the Sawgrass Nature Center Annual Gala, our signature fundraising event supporting the life-saving work of the Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital (SNC). Each year, the gala brings together community leaders, businesses, wildlife advocates, and supporters for an unforgettable evening dedicated to protecting South Florida’s wildlife and natural habitats. The event will feature a cocktail reception, fine dining, silent and live auctions, and special presentations highlighting over 30 years of impact in wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and environmental education. Proceeds from the gala help fund the rehabilitation and care of thousands of injured and orphaned animals each year, as well as educational programs that teach our community how to coexist with local wildlife. The Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and all proceeds directly support wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, conservation, and environmental education.

Why the Gala Matters

Each year, Sawgrass Nature Center receives thousands of wildlife patients and responds to thousands of
community calls about injured or displaced animals. The Annual Gala plays a vital role in helping us
continue providing:
• Emergency wildlife rescue and rehabilitation
• Veterinary care and recovery for injured animals
• Environmental education programs for children and adults
• Community outreach on how to safely coexist with wildlife
Your support helps give wildlife a second chance.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsoring the Sawgrass Nature Center Annual Gala is a meaningful way for businesses and community
leaders to demonstrate their commitment to wildlife conservation and environmental stewardship while
receiving valuable recognition.
Sponsors receive visibility among an engaged audience of community members, philanthropists, and local
leaders who care deeply about protecting wildlife and supporting local nonprofit initiatives.
Sponsorship Benefits May Include
• Recognition on event signage and promotional materials
• Logo placement on the Sawgrass Nature Center website
• Recognition across SNC social media channels
• Acknowledgment during the gala program
• Reserved seating or tables for your guests
• Brand exposure to hundreds of attendees
Custom sponsorship opportunities may also be available for businesses interested in deeper partnership
with the event.

Auction Donations (Live & Silent)

A highlight of the evening is our Gala Auction, which may include both live and silent auction items
featuring unique experiences, travel packages, artwork, dining, entertainment, and specialty items
generously donated by businesses and supporters.
We invite local businesses, artists, and community members to contribute items, services, or experiences
to help make the auction a success.
Popular Auction Donations Include
• Vacation stays or travel experiences
• Restaurant gift certificates
• Spa or wellness services
• Art, jewelry, or specialty items
• Sports or entertainment tickets
• Gift baskets or luxury products
• Private tours or unique experiences
Auction donors receive recognition during the event and in gala materials, helping showcase their business
while supporting wildlife conservation.

Advertise in the Gala Program

Businesses and supporters also have the opportunity to place an advertisement in the Gala Program, which
is distributed to all attendees during the event.
Program ads are a great way to:
• Promote your business to a local audience
• Show your support for wildlife conservation
• Congratulate or honor someone in the community
• Highlight your partnership with Sawgrass Nature Center
Ad sizes and sponsorship bundles are available, making it easy to participate at a variety of levels.

Join Us in Supporting Wildlife

The Sawgrass Nature Center Annual Gala is more than an evening of celebration—it is a critical fundraiser
that allows SNC to continue rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing wildlife back into their natural habitats.
Whether you attend, sponsor, donate an auction item, or advertise in the gala program, your support helps
protect wildlife and inspire conservation in our community.

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Jungle Island
Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum
Just Salad
KBP Brands KFC

Kendra Scott
Kennedy Space Center
Key Largo Princess Glass Bottom Boat
Kilwins
Kristy Dowling
Lion Country Safari
Lion Press Printing
Liora Fine Art
Lois Margolin, LLC
Massage LuXe Coral Springs
Members of Equine Assisted Therapies of South
Florida
Miami Heat
Mutts
Nancy Merolla
Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens
National Corvette Museum
National Transaction Corp
Nature’s Way
Navy UDT SEAL Museum
Orlando Family Stage
Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra
Parkland Golf and Country Club
Pelican Sound Golf & River Club
PGA Golf Club
Poinciana Golf Club
Polo Club of Boca Raton
Raising Cane’s
Rapoport’s Restaurant Group
Rhonda Sternberg
Rising Tide Car Wash
Robin Reccasina
Sandhill Crane Golf Club
Sawgrass Nature Center and Wildlife Hospital
Sawgrass Recreation Park
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
Shooters Waterfront Cafe
SOBEWFF
Spiro Edgos
St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park
Target
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
The Lion Press Printing
Thomas Produce Co
Thompson Restaurants
Top Golf
Total Wine & More
Trader Joes Coral Springs
Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa
United Parks & Resorts Orlando
U.S. Postal Service
Victoria Langford
Visit Lauderdale Food and Wine Festival
Water Taxi
Wawa Foundation
Wellington Tennis Center
Wonderworks Orlando
Xtreme Action Park
Zips Car Wash
Zoo Miami
ZooTampa At Lowry Park
Zulu Nyala Game Lodge