Tickets are available for the Wonder Gardens’ 8th Annual Enchanted Gala, Thursday, Feb.13 from 6 to 9:30 p.m.
“An Enchanted Oasis” is the theme of the signature fundraising event that will raise money for planned improvements to the historic gardens and its rescued, non-releasable birds and reptiles. Gala attendees will enjoy live music by DiscoMania, welcome cocktails courtesy of Chartreuse Craft Cocktail Lounge, a dinner provided by Artichoke and Company, and live and silent auctions.
“An Enchanted Oasis is a fitting theme because the gardens really transform once the sun sets, and the lights come on,” says Neil Anderson, Wonder Gardens executive director. “This is a special event that truly celebrates the past, present and future of the Wonder Gardens. We have so much to look forward to in the next 30 years and we’re thrilled to showcase some exciting developments that are already underway.”
Regular tickets for the Enchanted Gala cost $250, and Patron tickets cost $325. In addition to the Enchanted Gala, Patron ticket holders are invited to a Patron Party on Thursday, Jan. 30 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at FineMark National Bank & Trust, located at 8695 College Parkway, Fort Myers.
Sponsors to date include Patron Party Sponsor FineMark National Bank & Trust; Flamingo Sponsor Billy the Bee Foundation; Peacock Sponsor North Bonita Country Club; Parrot Sponsors Donna Flammang Esq., Brennan, Manna & Diamond, PL; Media Sponsor Gulfshore Life, and Cocktail Sponsor Chartreuse Craft Cocktail Lounge.
For more information and to purchase tickets, WonderGardens.org/wow/.
About Wonder Gardens
The Wonder Gardens is a nonprofit zoological park and botanical garden established in 1936 in Bonita Springs that is dedicated to preserving and upgrading the best of the site’s history; caring for rescued, rehabilitated and non-releasable animals; growing its botanical beauty and delivering engaging education programs and events. For information, visit WonderGardens.org or call 239-992-2591.