A night for the crocs - Benefit dinner for crocodile conservation

The official event announcement and online ticketing

A night for the crocs! Benefit dinner for crocodile conservation

Benefit dinner for crocodile conservation.
Come with family or friends! A chality event for the endangered, rare crocodile species Tomistoma

Saturday, February 16, 2013
at Zoo Miami, Florida, USA
(see detailed location below)
Event Begins at 4:30 PM
Live Tomistoma Meet 'n Greet 5 - 6 PM
Bring your Camera
Dinner Buffet at 6:00 PM
Amphitheater show at 7:00 PM
Live Auction at 8:00 PM
Closing time 9:45 PM

A special gala benefit to support the IUCN Crocodile Specialist Group's Tomistoma Task Force (CSG-TTF) and Tomistoma conservation will be held from 4:30 - 9:45 PM at the Zoo Miami's magnificent Dr. Wilde's World Plaza.

This event includes a cocktail party and a Caribbean style dinner followed by a special guest appearance and media presentation by members of the Crocodile Specialist Group. The event features an appearance by Pip, a 12 year old captive born Tomistoma and a baby alligator encounter for the kids!

This will be a fun filled family event. The event will include both a live and silent auction with special items such as the general curator's "Behind the scenes tour" of Zoo Miami, a tour of the Everglades with Joe Wasilewski, a reptile program for your school or family birthday party, crocodile books and other wildlife related goodies!

Meet representatives of the CSG-TTF and other members of the Crocodile Specialist Group and hear first hand about the CSG's international conservation programs.
Come out to the zoo, have fun, and support conservation efforts for one of the world's most endangered crocodilians!

Adult: $40.00 Donation
Child: $25.00 Donation (under 12 years old)
Children under five free (one per paying adult)

The price includes Caribbean dinner.
The price also includes one day admission to the zoo if you arrive before 4:00 PM.

Tickets purchased online by February 8th will be mailed to purchasers in 3-5 days.
Tickets purchased online after February 8th must be picked up in the office of the Zoological Society of Florida at the entrance of the Zoo Miami no later than 5:00 PM on the day of the event.

Zoo Miami's "Dr. Wilde's World"

From the main entrance of the zoo to the Dr. Wilde's World Plaza will take only minutes by foot.

Zoo Miami
12400 SW 152nd St
Miami, Florida 33177, U.S.A.
Phone (305) 251-0400

Free parking is available on site.

Meet croc biologists	Caribbean style dinner
Meet Pip (Tomistoma)		Inclusions: Appetizer Choice of one of two entrees Dessert Coffee, tea or one soft drink Show Cover Tax and Gratuity Exclusions: Alcoholic beverages and additional soft drinks will be available from CASH BAR
Meet CSG-TTF members
Baby Alligator Encounter
Special Auction
Live Amphitheater Presentation
Ask experts

Casual

Reservations required A great gift for family & friends Reserve Your Ticket Now!
Adult	US$ 40.00 Donation
Child under 12	US$ 25.00 Donation
February 14th is the final day to make reservations and order tickets on-line. However, a limited number of tickets will still be available and can be purchased at the office of the Zoological Society of Florida at the entrance of the Zoo Miami.

Will be presented by



Bruce Shwedick (CSG-TTF)	Joe Wasilewski (CSG-TTF)

Relax and have a nice evening!

Enjoy the dinner!

Habitat
Enjoy Tomistoma slide show
including images from the
latest survey in Indonesia.


Benefit tickets make great gifts!	Bring your camera and take home a photo memory.

Ticket includes dinner and admission to the zoo for the entire day of the event.

February 14th is the final day to make reservations and order tickets on-line.
However, a limited number of tickets will still be available and can be purchased at the office of the Zoological Society of Florida at the entrance of the Zoo Miami.
SOME TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE ZOO ON FEBRUARY 16. Please call (813) 486-0256 if you would like additional information about ticket availability or if you would like to pay for tickets by check.

Adult Tickets: Chldren's Tickets
(Age 5-11)

All proceeds will be used by the Tomistoma Task Force of the IUCN Crocodile Specialist Group for direct action to conserve the endangered Tomistoma, also known as the False Gharial and its peat swamp forest habitats in Malaysia and Indonesia.

Great value!! "A night for the crocs" ticket includes one day admission to the Zoo Miami for the day. The zoo is huge so you'd better plan to spend the whole day.

About the CSG's Tomistoma Task Force

The Tomistoma Task Force (CSG-TTF), within the IUCN SSC Crocodile Specialist Group, is a non-profit group aimed to conserve endangered Tomistoma (a rare species of crocodilian). Zoo Miami supports CSG-TTF through financial support for research and conservation programs.

This event is sponsored by: