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 Opens April 14
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.
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.
The Luxury Vehicle Raffle is sold out!
Hancock Whitney Zoo-To-Do Silent Auction
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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.
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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
CAPTRUST New Orleans
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
$5,000 Keeper Sponsor
Conservation Champion
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Friday, April 28, 2023
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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.
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
www.ChildNeurologyConsulting.com
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