September 2023

Join Honorary Co-chairs Rick & Kim Percy and Top Wildlife Sponsor Clemens Insurance for a night to remember filled with magical experiences!

September 23, 2023

5:00 - 9:00 PM


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Do you love to travel?

If so, on September 23rd you could be the winner when the auctioneer at Zoo Do says, “What do you bid for this Magical Trip to Africa?”


The highest bidder wins a trip for two to Zulu Nyala Game Reserve where you will experience the Magic of Africa! Zululand is in the heart of South Africa's richest conservation region. You can experience Elephants, Rhinos, Leopards, Giraffes, Hippos, Zebras, Nyalas, Cape Buffalo, Kudus, and many more plains animals.


The trip includes:

6 Days and 6 Nights

3 Delicious meals a day

2 Daily open land rover trips with experienced guide

      

Valued at $5,950 with minimum bid of $3,000


Tickets to ZooDo are still available at mpzs.org/zoodo or call 309-434-2243


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Let the Bidding Begin

For many years the Zoological Society has hosted an annual fundraiser in support of zoo projects.


Years ago it was a fancy dress event at the country club. Since 2008, the event has been held at the zoo. That same year, it was dubbed ZooDo.


Money is raised through the ticket price, a silent auction and a live auction. Since 2021, in addition to viewing the items the night of the event and biding by writing your name on a bid sheet, it has been possible to see items and bid online.


As of September 20th, you can log in to bidpal.net/zoodo23 to see all the items and place your bid. If you prefer to examine the items in person, you will need a ticket to ZooDo.


Advantages of on-line bidding include:

  • No standing in line to view the items.
  • No rushing back to view the bid sheet to make sure you are still the highest bidder.
  • The Buy Now options lists a price and you can seal the deal electronically.
  • If you cannot attend the event, you can still bid and with luck win the items you want.


Last year the silent auction raised $17,214.

Mark Your Calendar


September

Mini Golf will close for the season Sept 19th

ZooDo Magic in the Wild - Sep 23rd


October

Spooktacular - Oct 21st 5 - 8pm

Spooktacular - Oct 22nd 12 - 3pm

Concessions closing for the season Oct 22nd

Carousel will close for the season Oct 22nd


December

Wild Lights - Dec 1st & 2nd 5:00 - 8:00pm

Wild Lights - Dec 8th & 9th 5:00 - 8:00pm

Breakfast with Santa - Dec 9th 8:30am & 10:30am

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