20th Annual Tallahassee Museum Fundraiser Invites Guests to Walk on the Wild Side
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (September 27, 2012) – Tallahassee Museum, a living museum offering engaging experiences focused on North Florida’s natural environment, native wildlife and cultural history, invites guests to eat, drink and boogie at Jungle Boogie Zoobilee 2012 on Friday, Nov. 2, 2012 from 7-10 p.m. All-inclusive advance tickets for the popular “fun” raiser, which benefits the non-profit Museum, are available before the day of the event for $40 at the Museum or can be purchased online at www.tallahasseemuseum.org/zoobilee. Tickets will also be sold at the door on the night of the event for $45 each.
The dynamic band Groove Merchants will go wild on the dance floor with eclectic crowd favorites while attendees take breaks from doing the jaguar jive only to savor mouth-watering cuisine from more than 15 local restaurants and rehydrate with free-flowing jungle juice from the open bar. Guests eager to channel their inner George of the Jungle can choose to add on a moonlight safari on the Tree to Tree Adventures course.
“Zoobilee has boasted crowds of more than 700 people for more than 20 years while presenting the best Tallahassee food, beverages and live music in an outdoor fall atmosphere” said Russell Daws, executive director/CEO, Tallahassee Museum. “We’re excited to tie in this year’s Zoobilee theme, Jungle Boogie, to our new Tree to Tree Adventures zip line course for night time guided tours.”
Jungle Boogie Zoobilee 2012 would not be possible without the generous support of the presenting sponsor, The Tallahassee Democrat.
Set amidst 52 acres of breathtaking Florida flora and fauna, the Tallahassee Museum has served as an iconic Florida landmark for more than 50 years. Ranked as one of the state’s top museums, the Tallahassee Museum encourages guests to discover and learn about north Florida’s natural environment, rich history, and diverse communities. The Museum’s living exhibits of native Florida wildlife, nature trails, and native gardens are renowned by visitors of all ages. The Museum is home to fourteen historic buildings, and ongoing living history programs that immerse visitors in 19th century experiences and allow them to discover the history and lifestyles of southern communities. The internationally acclaimed exhibit, Jim Gary’s Twentieth Century Dinosaurs, also calls the Museum home. These vividly colored dinosaurs sculpted from recycled car parts evoke thoughts about art, science and sustainability. Tallahassee Tree to Tree Adventures, the Museum’s new zip line and adventure course, encourages visitors to explore the majesty of nature from high in the trees.
Daily programs, annual events, free parking, a museum store, and the Trail Break Café make the Museum a favored destination for more than 100,000 annual visitors. The Tallahassee Museum is a not-for-profit organization, funded by private donations, grants, sponsorships, membership, and fundraisers.
The Tallahassee Museum is open Monday through Saturday 9 am to 5 pm and Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm. It is located at 3945 Museum Drive, just 15 minutes from downtown Tallahassee. General admission tickets are $9 for adults, $8.50 for college students with valid ID and seniors 65+, $6 for children aged four to 15, and free for children three and under.
