A Wild Night Out at Oatland
TBD February 2024
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Join us for an unforgettable night of delicious food, drinks, and fun all to benefit Oatland Island! There's something for everyone at this annual fundraiser.
What to Expect
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FUN! Guests will enjoy unique experiences, as well as food and drinks, music, a silent auction, and a Wild Night Out at Oatland!
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The dress code for this event is festive casual.
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Event is 21+ so do not forget to bring your I.D.! Guests will not be permitted in the event area without proof of age.
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This event will take place rain or shine.
Schedule
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5:00–5:45 – Champagne Toast at the Dock House on Richardson Creek
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5:30 – Meet & Greet with an Oatland Animal Ambassador at the Dock House
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5:00–8:00 – FOO Brews & Bites will take place in the Main Building, Porch, and around the Firepit
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5:00 – Brews from Southern Barrel Brewing Co.
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5:15 – Live Music with Georgia Kyle & Tony Richards
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6:00 – Bites from Miss Sophie's Marketplace
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7:15 – Meet & Greet with an Oatland Animal Ambassador on the Screened Porch
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7:30– Last call to participate in the silent auction
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8:00– Silent auction winners will be notified and can collect their items before leaving, if desired
- Join us for a fun night of mini golf!
- Get to Know Your Georgia Snakes: an educational discussion presenting the differences between our local venomous and nonvenomous snakes and why you should respect and leave them all alone.
- Sometimes animal care staff will take various natural non-toxic oils or other non-toxic scents like vanilla extract, lemon, cinnamon, mustard, etc. and place a few dabs around on the trees, on logs, on rocks, or inside boxes and watch them try and roll on the objects.
- Sold OutThe last Hike will depart at 8:00pm, please arrive by 7:45pm.
- The last Hike will depart at 8:00pm, please arrive by 7:45pm.
- Enrichment looks different for different animals and for different birds. Vultures are highly intelligent and the Animal Care staff has to think outside the box to come up with new things for them to shred, manipulate, pick up, and tug on.
- Sold OutEnrichment looks different for different animals and armadillos are no different in their desire and need for a stimulating environment. Armadillos have a natural tendency for foraging. Enrichment activities that involve digging through substrate looking for a treat is highly engaging for them.
Sponsor the Event
Benefits of being an event sponsor:
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$250 tax deductible donation
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Sponsor names will be displayed on a poster at the entry to the event (unless anonymity is requested)
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One post-event social media post will be made to thank each sponsor (8400 Facebook followers and 1700 Instagram followers)
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One post-event blog post will be made to thank all sponsors (9250 subscribers)