A night for the crocs - Benefit dinner for crocodile conservation

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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

Updated February 22nd 2007

Saturday, February 24, 2007
at Miami Metro Zoo, Florida, USA
(see detailed location below)
Event Begins at 4:30 PM
Dinner seating begins at 6:00 PM
Amphitheater show at 7:00 PM
Closing time 9:45 PM

A special gala benefit to support the IUCN Crocodile Specialist Group's Tomistoma Task Force (TTF) and Tomistoma conservation will be held from 4:30 - 9:45 PM at the Miami Metro Zoo'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 National Geographic's resident Herpetologist Dr. Brady Barr. The event features an appearance by Pip, a young captive born Tomistoma and a baby alligator encounter for the kids!

The event would be joyful for adults, kids, educators, reptile enthusiasts and conservationists in general. The event will include an auction with special items such as the general curator's "Behinds the scenes tour" of the Metro Zoo, a dinner and field trip with Dr. Brady Barr, a tour of the Everglades with Joe Wasilewski and a reptile program for your school! , crocodile books and goodies.

Meet representatives of the 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!

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

Tickets can be purchased by contacting the Zoological Society of Florida at the Miami Metro Zoo (305) 255-5551 USA.

Tickets purchased online by February 16th will be mailed to purchasers in 3-5 days.
Tickets purchased online after February 16th must be picked up in the office of the Zoological Society of Florida at the entrance of the Miami Metro Zoo no later than 5:00 PM on the day of the event.

Miami Metro Zoo'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.

Miami Metro Zoo
12400 SW 152nd St, Miami, Florida 33177, U.S.A.
Phone (305) 251-0400
Local Directions: Click here
Local Map: Map 1 Map2 Map3
Free parking is available on site.

Meet Dr. Brady Barr	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 TTF members
Baby Alligator Encounter
Special Auction
Tomistoma Slide Show
Ask experts

Casual

Reservations required A great gift for family & friends Get your ticket to reserve now!
Adult	US$ 30.00 Donation
Child under 12	US$ 20.00 Donation
February 22nd 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 Miami Metro Zoo.

Will be presented by

Dr. Brady Barr, National Geographic's resident Herpetologist with a juvenile Tomistoma.

Bruce Shwedick (TTF)	Joe Wasilewski (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 22nd 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 Miami Metro Zoo.
SOME TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE ZOO ON FEBRUARY 24. Please call (305) 255-5551 if you would like additional information about ticket availability.

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 Miami Metro Zoo for the day. The zoo is huge so you'd better plan to spend the whole day.

About the organizer: Tomistoma Task Force

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

This event is supported by