Sponsorships available for Wonder Gardens’ 2025 Enchanted Gala Feb. 13
Sponsorships are available for the 2025 Enchanted Gala to be held Feb. 13 to benefit planned improvements to the historic Wonder Gardens in Bonita Springs. “An Enchanted Oasis” is the theme of the eighth annual fundraising gala.
“We are looking forward to gathering again to ensure Wonder Gardens remains a place of wonder in Bonita Springs for years to come,” said Neil Anderson, president and CEO of the Wonder Gardens. “With the support of the community and the city of Bonita Springs, we will continue to enhance the Old Florida feel while adding exciting exhibits, enhanced guest experiences and pursuing zoological accreditation to ensure the best for the animals in our care.”
At the event, guests will enjoy the beautifully lit garden, interact with ambassador animals and exhibits, enjoy a fantastic meal, hear an engaging program about the Wonder Gardens while bidding on exciting experiences and unique items to support the development of the Wonder Gardens.
Fundraising will help fund projects in a masterplan for the 88-year-old attraction that include:
• Naturalistic exhibits, like an otter exhibit that is currently under construction
• Keeping the attraction an Oasis of Old Florida, while updating and modernizing animal care and guest experiences
• Enhanced educational programming
Sponsorship levels include Signature Sponsor for $15,000; Presenting Sponsor for $10,000; Video Sponsor, $10,000; Flamingo Sponsor for $5,000; Peacock Sponsor for $3,000; Parrot Sponsor for $1,500. Available in-kind sponsorships include Signature Cocktail Sponsor; Raffle Sponsor; Guest Photos/Photo Booth Sponsor, and Event Photography Sponsor.
Sponsors to date include Flamingo Sponsor Billy the Bee Foundation; Peacock Sponsor North Bonita Country Club and Patron Party Sponsor FineMark National Bank & Trust. The Wonder Gardens does not receive taxpayer funding or support. Improvements, maintenance, staff and animal care are paid for by admissions, memberships, giftshop sales, fundraisers and donations.
Tickets to the event will be available soon and are $250. Patron tickets are $325 and include a private patron party on Jan. 30. In 2023, a record $468,000 was raised at the event. For information, visit wondergardens.org/wow.
About Wonder Gardens
The Wonder Gardens, a nonprofit zoological park and botanical garden established in 1936 in Bonita Springs, is home to rescued birds and reptiles nestled among sprawling banyan trees and plantings. While preserving the best of this site’s history, the nonprofit cares for rescued, rehabilitated, and non-releasable animals, is upgrading wildlife enclosures and growing the botanical beauty of the property, while delivering education programs and events and further engaging the community to enjoy this jewel in historic downtown Bonita Springs. The Wonder Gardens at 27180 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs is one of the few remaining cornerstones of Old Florida, an enduring symbol of the history of the region, as well as a resource for learning about the environment and wildlife. For information, visit wondergardens.org or call 239-992-2591.