Marketplace Bazaar
Indulge yourself at the Silent Auction, and you might even win some incredible bargains. Enter our opportunity drawing, and be sure to visit the Celebration merchandise cart.
Silent Auction:
Nearly 200 items, featuring luxurious getaways, sports memorabilia, jewelry, artwork, exclusive wines, entertainment packages and lots more!
- Be an art collector. Hand-painted print of Van Gogh's Vineyard , with antique-look custom frame, provided by the
talented artists at Swift Frame Picture Framing and a Limited Edition Cibachrome Photograph by Thomas Mangelsen, entitled Thunder Over the Serengeti Lionesses from the Images of Nature Gallery.
- Fabulous wines! A vertical arc of 2003, 2004, 2005 Roy J. Maier Cabernet Sauvignon from Saint Helena Road Winery, a case of 2005 Chardonnay from Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards, and a signed 3-liter 2006 Hahn Pinot Noir from Hahn Estates Smith & Hook Winery .
- A Touch of Bling! Gorgeous estate jewelry (18K gold lion brooch with diamonds, emeralds and ruby and an antique silver brooch), a freshwater pearl necklace from Royal Maui and a stunning and delicate white gold bracelet with blue and pink sapphires from Collins Family Jewelers.
- Can Tiger Do It Again? Tickets and parking passes for the 2009 Buick Invitational. And if you want to play golf as well as watch the master, bid on one of our other golf packages – or take the family for an outing of miniature golf.
- Exciting Travel! Bid on hotel packages in France, Portugal, Puerto Rico, England, Florida, Yosemite, or right here in San Diego. Enjoy winery tours, baseball games, theatre, museum tours, kayaking, railroad trips – a veritable cornucopia of entertainment and activities.
- Autograph Seeker? Check out the Dark Knight movie poster, Padres jersey and bat, photographs, scripts and more.
- Old Globe Theatre VIP Package – VIP Night at the Globe, which includes a private backstage tour for 10 of the Costume Shop, tickets for 10 to an Old Globe production (in the Old Globe Theatre or the Copley Auditorium) and access for 10 to the VIP Lipinsky Family Suite during intermission (which includes an open bar and private bathroom).
Click here for a list of the other exciting items on our auction tables.
If you would like to donate an item to our auction, please download a .PDF of the auction contract here.
Online Auction Now Live!:
Bid on unique items online prior to the party. Items include artwork created by some of our favorite Zoo critters, special behind-the-scenes Zoo packages and more. Bidding will open on September 8 and will close 5:00 pm PDT on September 22, 2008. Click here to participate in this year's online auction.
Opportunity Drawing:
Purchase opportunity drawing tickets from any of our roving ticket sellers and take a chance to win these great prizes:
- Feed the Animals! – Private Photo Caravan Safari for 15 guests at the Wild Animal Park
- Party in 2009 – Four Early Admission Tickets to Celebration for the Critters 2009
- Staycation! – Three-day Golf Getaway at Barona Valley Resort
- Invite Friends & Family – San Diego Weekend Vacation Package
- Huggable Fun – Giant Plush Giraffe
- Food & Drink – Absolut Vodka Gift Basket
- Oenophile's Delight – Wine Collectors Gift Basket
- Shopping Spree – Nordstrom Gift Certificate ($250)
Opportunity Drawing tickets are $10 each.
Celebration souvenirs: Choose from logo T-shirts and sweatshirts, blinky novelty items, delicious chocolate confections created just for Celebration and more.
All proceeds benefit the San Diego Zoo's worldwide conservation efforts on behalf of endangered species
If you would like to donate an item to our auction, please download a .PDF of the auction contract here. |
General Admission Tickets (enter at 7:30 p.m.) will be available for purchase the night of starting at 5 p.m. at the Membership Booth located on the front plaza of the San Diego Zoo.
Not up on your Aussie slang? Check out definitions. Questions about the event? Check our list of Frequently Asked Questions , or call 619-744-3313. You can also browse through photos from previous years' events.
Get involved! If you want to join next year's Steering Committee, or work as a volunteer at Celebration for the Critters, please e-mail crittersevent2008@yahoo.com or call (619) 231-1515, ext 4277. Click here for a photo of this year's Celebration committee (and some of our critter friends).
Guests must be 21 or older to attend. Zoo membership is not required.
Infants, children, and strollers are not permitted. Attire is cocktail casual or outback chic. |
