Zoo-Do
Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009, 6-9 p.m.
Miller Park Zoo, Bloomington
Tickets: $60
Attire: Safari Casual
- Encounter Zoo animals -- up close!
- Bid on unique auction items, including animal art
- Enjoy delicious hors d'oeuvres from Destihl, Biaggi's and Reality Bites; beverages; and music from Steely Pan
- Visit with old and new friends
- Adult-only event
- Join the Safari by contacting Bev Hornickel at bev_hornickel@msn.com or (309) 862-0007
Why: The Zoo-Do is a fundraiser for Miller Park Zoo, one of the oldest zoos in the nation, established 117 years ago. The Katthoefer Building (1914) is the oldest building at the zoo. Funds raised will support a new exhibit space for the gibbons.
Video: Watch this Pantagraph video of the gibbons at Miller Park Zoo
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And now for something completely different: If you can't attend the Zoo-do but still want to help this very worthwhile cause, how about bidding on some unique artwork? Several animal artists have created unique paintings that will be up for auction at the Zoo-do. But you have the opportunity to BUY the artwork now, before it goes up to bid. All artwork is available for a pre-auction "gibbon" price of $500.*
It's unique, exotic and it helps a great cause. Check out the artwork below.
To purchase your artwork, contact Susie at (309) 434-2243 or at sohley@cityblm.org
* Buyer agrees to allow art to be on display at Zoo-Do. Art will be available for delivery on Sept 14.
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| Above: "Take a Step to the Left" by Miller Park Zoo's Amur Leopard, Boris Amur leopards are the most endangered large cat in the world, with an estimated 40 currently in the wild. In order for a new Sumatran tiger exhibit to be completed, the leopard's exhibit will be moved to the left of its current location. The paw prints in this art piece were made while Boris was under anesthesia for a medical procedure. Because the animal's health is of utmost importance, Boris was not kept sedated for any additional time in order to complete this piece. |
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| Above: "Step in the Right Direction" by Miller Park Zoo's Sumatran Tiger, Besar A tiger uses it's large strong paws to bring down prey and mark their territory by scratching on trees. Sumatran tigers are considered highly endangered due in part to loss of habitat. The paw prints in this art piece were made while Besar was under anesthesia for a root canal procedure. Because the animal's health is of utmost importance, Besar was not kept sedated for any additional time in order to complete this piece. |
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| Above: "Steppe Up to Help" by Miller Park Zoo's Pallas' Cat, Vorchun
This endangered species is also known as a steppe cat because their natural habitat is in the alpine desert and grassland (or steppe) in Central Asia. Referred to by some as a small cat with a big attitude, the Pallas cat is listed as threatened in part of their range due to the fur trade and the poisoning of pikas (their delicacy of choice) for population control.
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If you prefer your artwork to hang from your neck rather than on a wall, purchase raffle tickets for a beautiful pendant specially created for this event by Bremer Jewelry and valued at $5,500.
Tickets: $25 each or 5 for $100 and are available at the Miller Park Zoo Gift Shop.
Make Checks Payable to: Miller Park Zoological Society
Winner will be drawn on September 12, 2009 at the Zoo Do. Winner does not need to be present to win.
Ticket Reservations: Contact Bev Hornickel at 826-0007 or bev_hornickel@msn.com.
Special thanks to all of our sponsors and donors for making this event possible.
- AB Hatchery & Garden Center
- AFNI
- Ameren IP
- Biaggi's
- Bloomington Offset Process, Inc. (BOPI)
- Brad Barker Honda
- Bremer Jewelry
- BroMenn Healthcare
- Busey Bank
- Clemens Insurance
- Commerce Bank
- The Copy Shop
- COUNTRY Financial
- Destihl
- Eye Surgical Associates
- Felmley-Dickerson
- GROWMARK/IAA
- Heartland Bank
- McDonald's/Little Jewels
- Nicor Gas
- The Pantagraph
- Prairie Oak Veterinary Center
- Reality Bites
- State Farm Insurance
- STL
- Verizon
- YWCA McLean County
- The Zoo Lady
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