DEVELOPMENT
Things are Getting Wild An update on The Wild Things Young Professionals Group By Ausu Anaraki, Major Gifts Officer
Are you tired of the usual networking events? Have you recently moved to the Jacksonville area and want to meet new people? Have you recently graduated and are looking for a new way to get involved with your community? Connect with your peers and the community in a meaningful way while having a global impact by joining The Wild Things at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. The Wild Things is a Young Professionals Group for those ages 21 to 44. The group aims to support the Zoo by: • I n c r e a s i n g a w a r e n e s s f o r p r o g r a m s a n d conservation efforts • Raising funds to support the Zoo's programs and initiatives • Connecting members with the Zoo through a n i m a l e n c o u n t e r s , e d u c a t i o n a l p ro g r a m s , volunteer opportunities, and social events.
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WILD MAGAZINE • SPRING 2021 • JACKSONVILLE ZOO AND GARDENS
What do you have to do to join this wild group? 1. Be a Zoo member (looks like you have that covered already!) 2. Be between the ages of 21 and 44 3. Pay $20 per adult in annual dues by going to jacksonvillezoo.org/wild-things If you have any questions, please contact our Development Department at: development@jacksonvillezoo.org (904) 757-4463 ext. 208 Wild Things Executive Council for 2020–21 President—Jessica Fowler Vice President—Cyrus Moshiree Secretary—Julie Hart Communications Chair—Rachel Seaton Events Co-Chair—Jessica Caywood Events Co-Chair—Rachel Seaton Volunteer Chair—Angela Perez Membership Chair—Cyrus Moshiree At Large—Jeremy Hart
