Zoo-To-Do
7-11 PM
**Cocktail Attire**
Now, More Than Ever, Your Animals Need You.
For more than four decades, funds raised for Zoo-To-Do events have long supported programs and conservation efforts while celebrating the animals you love. Your Hancock Whitney Zoo-To-Do support will ensure we can continue to care for your animals and be a community gathering space for generations to come.
Whooping cranes are an endangered species that neared extinction in the 1940s. Whooping cranes are the tallest North American bird, and are named for their distinctive “whooping” call.
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Thank you to our generous 2023 sponsors!
Luxury Car Raffle Sponsor
Call of the Whooping Crane Sponsors
Luxury Raffle Partner
Burkart Family
Eugenie & Joseph Jones Foundation
Michele Reynoir and Kevin Clifford
If you would like to be a Sponsor or Patron, please call (504) 861-5107 or email zootodo@auduboninstitute.org.
Headline Entertainment:
The Phunky Monkeys
Cooper Plaza Entertainment:
Alexey Marti Band
Front Gate Entertainment:
Tin Men
Supporting Entertainment:
Where Y'acht
Photo by Zack Smith
Hancock Whitney
Zoo-To-Do
Lexus
Vehicle Raffle
Silent
Auction
Conservation Champion Sponsor
Silent Auction Now Closed
Autographed Zion Williamson Basketball
Friend & Co. Emerald Necklace
Original Artwork from George Dunbar
Let's dance! Be the talk of the town with a priceless autographed basketball by the man himself, Zion Williamson.
Everyone will be green with envy for this handmade teardrop emerald pendant and white gold diamond necklace weighing more than 5 carats.
Palladium leaf over white and gray clay with die keen, 19 x 25 inches. Donated in memory of the late Mrs. Kitty Duncan who was an influential part of Audubon Zoo history and the Zoo-To-Do fundrai
Bid on these fabulous items and more online on Friday, August 28 and ending Sunday, September 13.
Spotlight Items
Luxury Vehicle Raffle
The 2023 Zoo-To-Do Luxury Vehicle Raffle features a 2023 LEXUS NX 250 generously donated by LEXUS of New Orleans. This car, valued at $40,315, epitomizes luxury and convenience. Drawing will be held at 10:00 p.m., April 28, 2023. Winner will be contacted the next morning (4/29/23) via phone.
One lucky winner will be selected on April 28, 2023!
Hancock Whitney Zoo-To-Do Silent Auction in partnership with the New Orleans Pelicans
45TH Annual
Hancock Whitney Zoo-To-Do
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April 21, 2023
Title Sponsor
Media Sponsors
Luxury Raffle
Luxury Raffle is Now OPEN!
Pelicans Suite Experience
Friend & Co. Jewelry
Enter to win one of our luxury packages! Tickets are available now.
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-Save the Date-
Hancock Whitney Zoo-To-Do 2023
April 28, 2023
May 6, 2022
Hightail It to Audubon Zoo: Celebrate Spider Monkeys
Celebrate Audubon Zoo’s Spider Monkey Habitat Expansion and Conservation Efforts!
Black Tie or White Linen Suit for Gentlemen & Cocktail Attire for Ladies - Ages 21+
8 PM - 11 PM
Sponsor & Patron Entry: 7 PM
Hancock Whitney Zoo-To-Do Sponsor and Patron packages or tickets can be purchased online or by calling (504) 861-5107. Sponsor and Patron package orders received after April 25 will be available at Will-Call beginning at 6:00PM on May 6, 2022. Online ticket sales close at 5:00PM on Thursday, May 5, 2022. Walk-up tickets will be available at Zoo-To-Do between 6:00PM – 8:00PM on Friday, April 29, 2022.
To be listed in the invitation, please purchase by February 15, 2022. To be listed in the program, please purchase by April 18, 2022.
Hancock Whitney Zoo-To-Do is an adults-only event; you must be 21 to enter. Children, including babies, are not permitted. Louisiana law prohibits the possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages by any person under the age of 21, unless accompanied by his or her parent or spouse over the age of 21.
Proper attire is required: black tie or white linen suit for men and cocktail attire for women.
According to IRS guidelines, only contributions over the value of dining and entertainment are tax deductible. The non-deductible value of Hancock Whitney Zoo-To-Do is $60/ticket. This is a rain or shine event. Should you be unable to attend, please consider your contribution a donation; there will be no refunds.
Coming Soon!
$12,500 Conservator Sponsor
$7,500 Curator Sponsor
$2,500 Wondrous Wildlife Sponsor
Burkart Family
Bart & Cherise Farris
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
The Eugenie & Joseph Jones Family Foundation
The Gustaf W. McIlhenny Foundation
Jerome S. Glazer Foundation, Inc.
Michele Reynoir & Kevin Clifford
Sholas Medical Consulting, LLC T.
Parker Host
ThirtyNorth Investments, LLC
Zemurray Foundation
Maria T. Bierniak
Christopher D. Villere
Henry Street Fund
Linda & Gordon Kolb and Holt & Gordo Kolb
Mathilde V. Currence
Virginia Boulet & Alvin R. Albe, Jr.
Entergy New Orleans, LLC
GVH Field Strategies, LLC
Harrah's New Orleans
$5,000 Keeper Sponsor
Conservation Champion
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Friday, April 28, 2023
Audubon Zoo
A Zoopendous thank you for your support of our 2022 Zoo-to-Do events.
We are grateful for your support of Audubon Nature Institute, and for your participation in our Zoo-To-Do Silent Auction and the LEXUS Luxury Car Raffle.
Whooping cranes are an endangered species that neared extinction in the 1940s. Whooping cranes are the tallest North American bird, and are named for their distinctive “whooping” call.
-Entertainment-
Headline Entertainment:
The Phunky Monkeys
Featured Entertainment:
Vivaz
Geovane Santos Duo
Jose Fermin and Merengue4-FOUR
$2,500 Explorer Sponsor
Beth & Steve Tope
Cary & Deb Elam Grant
Charles Koch & Abigal Taub
Cox Communications
Design the Planet - Marketing Agency
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
Lynne & Rick McMillan
Maria T. Bierniak
Merritt & Elly Lane
New Orleans & Company
Rose Dermatology and Laser Center
Sarah & Adam Laurie