What's a Jungle Feast?

It is a night for an up close and personal encounter with wildlife. Hold an alligator, touch a crocodile, handle a large snake, learn about snakes, take a selfie with an eagle or other raptors, pet an African Serval, or talk to a monkey. Wander around the Trout Lake Nature Center to see the progress on Phase 1 and 2 of its Education Complex Expansion. Enjoy light hor d'ouvers along with a glass of local wine or beer. Take the edible insect challenge and try some Mexican grasshoppers, Southwestern crickets, insect jerky, flavored mealworms, or even brownies made with cricket flour. Challenge your friends to take a bite.

Then, bid on the silent auction to win unique items. This auction goes online several weeks before the event to allow everyone to participate in the auction. Winners are notified online. Unlike previous years, this Jungle Feast will feature little bites or appetizers with a unique variety of local beer, wine and mead. Come to see the progress we've made and learn about future plans for Phase 3.

Phase 3 involves the construction of a new museum area, indoor and outdoor classrooms, a community meeting room, additional offices, and renovation of the existing Education Building.

When: October 8 from 6 PM to about 8 PM

Where: Trout Lake Nature Center, 520 East CR 44, Eustis

Silent Auction will go live in September.

To help us with this auction consider donating items for the auction. Unique pieces such as carvings, handmade jewelry, paintings, walking sticks, baskets, etc. are wanted for this auction. It is a chance to showcase your creative talents or bid on unique one of a kind items while helping a good cause.

Going live in September

Ticket Information

Tickets can be purchased using the button below for $99/person.

NOTE: To avoid transaction fees, you may mail a check to the Trout Lake Nature Center, 520 East CR 44, Eustis, FL 32736, or stop by our office to pay. Be sure to include your name, email, and mailing address with your check. Include the full name of anyone you are purchasing tickets for ease of registration at the event. Your ticketing/reservation is not final until payment is received.

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For More Information

Contact Mac Camacho-Viera, TLNC.educator@gmail.com or Inez Freeman, TLNC.officemanager@gmail.com or call 352-357-7536

Want to be an Event Sponsor?

Contact Mac Camacho-Viera at TLNC.director@gmail.com or call 352-357-7536 for more information. Decided which area you want to sponsor, download the Sponsor Form on the right sidebar.

Presenting Sponsor (1 available) $5,000

The Presenting Sponsor will get recognition on all advertising as the presenting sponsor, name on a plaque in the new building, banner at the event with their name, website recognition and an opportunity to speak briefly at the event.

Includes: VIP check-in, 16 tickets to the event and 16 drink tickets.
Cocktail Sponsor (1 available) $2,500

The Cocktail Sponsors logo will be printed on drink tickets and a recognition sign over the serving area. They will received website recognition and be included in social media posts. This sponsor may set out promotional items in the serving area at the event.

Includes: VIP check-in, 10 tickets to the event and 12 drink tickets.
Wildlife Encounters (1 available) $1,500

Wildlife Encounter Sponsor will be recognized at the wildlife encounter area, on the website and included in social media posts.

Includes: 6 tickets to the event and 6 drink tickets.
Photo Sponsor (1 available) $1,500Sponsoring the photos taken animals, the Photo Sponsor's logo is placed on all electronic and printed photos with one of our featured animals. They receive website recognition, are included in social media posts and given recognition at the event.

Includes: 4 tickets to the event and 4 drink tickets.
General Sponsor $1,000 (unlimited)

All General Sponsors receive website recognition, are included in social media posts and given recognition at the event.

Includes: 8 tickets to the event and 4 drink tickets.
Fear Factor Sponsor (2 available) $750

Sponsoring the edible insect treats, the Fear Factor Sponsors are recognized at the edible insect table, on the website, in social media posts and at the event.

Includes: 4 tickets to the event.
Sweet Treat Sponsor (2 available) $500

Sponsoring the dessert tables, the Sweet Treat Sponsor will be recognized at the dessert table, on the website and included in social media posts.

Includes: 2 tickets to the event.

Sponsors will be able to purchase additional tickets at the $99 rate up to September 15. These tickets will need to be purchased through the Trout Lake Nature Center office once the early bird cut-off is reached. Contact 352-357-7836.

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