Hancock Whitney
Zoo-To-Do
Rescheduled to: Thursday, October 28, 2021
7-11 PM

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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. 

Celebrate Audubon's Conservation Efforts for Whooping Cranes

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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If you would like to be a Sponsor or Patron, please call (504) 861-5107 or email zootodo@auduboninstitute.org.

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The Phunky Monkeys

Cooper Plaza Entertainment:
Alexey Marti Band

Front Gate Entertainment:
Tin Men

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Escape to San Miguel de Allende

Original Artwork by Artist Becky Fos

Yellow Gold Diamond Crinkle Teardrop Pendant

Original Artwork by Hancock Whitney Zoo-To-Do Featured Artist Becky Fos. This vibrant, original oil on canvas painting captures the joy of Audubon Zoo's spider monkeys through Becky Fos's signature rainbow-inspired palette.

This is one of the hippest, liveliest, most charming towns in Mexico. Enjoy a one-week stay in this 7-bedroom villa that sleeps 14. Amenities include a heated pool and private staff.

Add some sparkle to any look with this beautiful pendant by Aucoin Hart Jewelers. The "Stardust" is an 18 karat yellow gold diamond crinkle teardrop pendant containing 71 round brilliant cut diamonds.

 Bid on these fabulous items and more online on Friday, August 28 and ending Sunday, September 13. 

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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. 

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Celebrate Audubon Zoo’s Spider Monkey Habitat Expansion and Conservation Efforts!

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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. 

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$12,500 Conservator Sponsor

$7,500 Curator Sponsor

$2,500 Wondrous Wildlife Sponsor

Gayle Benson Automotive Family of Dealerships

Burkart Family 

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

Bart & Cherise Farris

 Jerome S. Glazer Foundation, Inc. 

The Gustaf W. McIlhenny Foundation

Michele Reynoir & Kevin Clifford 

Sholas Medical Consulting, LLC T. 

T. Parker Host

Valero Energy Foundation

ThirtyNorth Investments, LLC 

Zemurray Foundation 

Maria T. Bierniak

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Mathilde and Richard Currence

Henry Street Fund

The Eugenie and Joseph Jones Family Foundation

Linda & Gordon Kolb and Holt & Gordo Kolb

Christopher Villere

Virginia Boulet & Alvin R. Albe, Jr.

Bayou Tree Service

Bellwether Technology Corporation

Bowling Christiansen Law Firm

Caesar's Entertainment

Entergy New Orleans, LLC

GVH Field Strategies, LLC

Jones Walker LLP

Beth and Hugh Lambert

NOLA Couture

Search Influence

Kitty & Stephen Sherrill

Anne and Sandy Villere III

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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. 

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Celebrate Audubon's Conservation Efforts for Whooping Cranes

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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Headline Entertainment: 
The Phunky Monkeys 

Featured Entertainment: 
Vivaz 
Geovane Santos Duo 
Jose Fermin and Merengue4-FOUR

$2,500 Explorer Sponsor

The Almar Foundation

Audubon Facial Plastic Surgery

BankPlus

Maria T. Bierniak

Ashley and Edgar Bright

Gillian & Brian Connon

Cox Communications

CrowderGulf

Carver Darden

Design the Planet - Marketing Agency

Kelly and Carmen Duncan 

Eskew Dumez Ripple 

First Horizon 

Fishman Haygood, LLP 

Drs. Leslie and Brad Gottsegen 

Cary & Deb Elam Grant

Heymann Foundation

Hilton New Orleans Riverside

Charles Koch & Abigal Taub

Lynne & Rick McMillan

Peggy and Jack Laborde

Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home and Cemeteries

Merritt & Elly Lane

Sarah & Adam Laurie

Morphy Makofsky Inc.

Marrero Land and Improvement Association, Limited

New Orleans & Company

Nola Lawyers 

OAM Gift Fund

Ochsner Health System

Machelle and John Payne 

Rose Dermatology and Laser Center 

Seatrax, Inc. 

ThirtyNorth Investments, LLC 

Beth and Steve Tope 

Tommy and Linda Westfeldt

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