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Save these dates, and look out for more information about these and other future events.

Be watching for an update soon on 2010 events!

November 19, 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Complimentary dinner and cocktails with the Wild Things Annual Business Meeting at the Zoo, in the Range of the Jaguar. This is a free members-only event. Please make every effort to attend to learn more about our group, our plans and how you can get involved in making the Wild Things the best young professionals’ group in Jacksonville! 

Toys will be collected that evening for holiday gifts for the Florida Guardian Ad Litem Program, which serves local at risk children. Toy donations will be dropped off by case workers at local homes here in Jacksonville for children in this program.  Please consider bringing a new (unwrapped) toy for our toy drive. 

December 8, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Zoo Talks – Marine Mammal Rescue Program
Please come and learn about this exciting collaborative volunteer program where Zoo staff support the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation efforts with rescues for manatees, dolphins and more!  Light dinner included in ticket price.  Click here to purchase tickets.
Wild Things Members $10 
Non-members $12
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Monthly horticultural programs for all Zoo members – watch the Horticulture page for upcoming topics.

Also watch for the monthly Animals in Your Mailbox, e-mail newsletter.  As a Wild Things members, you are welcome to attend all Zoo Membership events.

For more information on the Wild Things call the Zoo at (904) 757-4463, ext. 490.