# Event Details - **Event Name**: WILD About Wandering Gala Fundraiser - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 09:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: A Gala and Fund a Need Auction. Your invitation to support Preservation Parks of Delaware County.About this EventPlease join The Preservation Parks Foundation at the Columbus Zoo Africa Event Center for the "Wild About Wandering" Gala Fundraiser !Tickets include up close animal encounters and zoo entrance at 4pm though the event center. VIP tickets enjoy feeding majestic giraffes. We look forward to seeing everyone for a Wild Wandering fun filled evening! Your support will make a significant impact on Delaware County’s greatest natural resource – our parks.Don’t miss a wild celebration for a great cause!Welcome from Tom Schmid, President and CEO of the Columbus Zoo.Savor a night of cocktails, dining, and animal encounters.An exclusive VIP experience.Fund a Need live auction to support the future Eagle Ridge Park.Hear about exciting projects happening in the parks.Hear from local author Jarod Anderson about how his experiences in Preservation Parks impacted his well-being.Dress in cocktail "WILD about Wandering" attire, optional.About our Fund a Need Live AuctionLace up your hiking boots as we set off to wander through the future Eagle Ridge Park. A bridge over Lazarus Run is the key to connecting those who wander from the main entrance on Winter Road, through Seymour Woods State Nature Preserve, and north into a Preservation Parks’ easement through Camp Lazarus, over Lazarus Run, and into another 190 acres of parkland.The bridge is a key component to connect these sections of property and create over 6 miles of trails to wander. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/577e8820-38f1-11f1-852e-77c5a0b86e79-rimg-w740-h740-dcedeff1-gmir.jpg Ticket descriptions:SINGLE TICKET AND COUPLE TICKETSales end on June 24, 20266:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Your evening includes delicious food and drinks, animal encounters, friends, and inspiring you to wander in the parks.BONUS: Enjoy the entire zoo beginning at 4pm by entering through the Africa Event Center!VIP TICKET AND VIP COUPLE TICKETSales end on June 24, 20265:30 pm – 6:30 pm VIP Experience Feed the majestic giraffes while enjoying specialty cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.6:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Your evening includes delicious food and drinks, animal encounters, friends, and inspiring you to wander in the parks.BONUS: Enjoy the entire zoo beginning at 4pm by entering through the Africa Event Center!All ticket holders will receive a parking pass for the Africa Center for June 25, 2026.For additional information on sponsorship levels or to purchase a full table ($1,250 for a table of 8; $2,500 for a VIP table of 8) with the Preservation Parks Foundation at the Gala, please contact Carol Zimmerman at czimmerman@preservationparks.com.Agenda🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:30 PMVIP Event with VIP ticketInfo: VIP Up close experience to feed the majestic giraffes with specialty cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.🕑: 06:30 PMDoors Open🕑: 06:45 PM - 07:15 PMAnimal Encounter and Cocktail HourInfo: Learn about special animals with a special up close encounter hour.🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:45 PMDelicious food , cocktails and Wild about Wandering exploration!Info: Savor delicious food, beer, wine, signature drinks, soda, great music and exclusive insights in the hidden gems of our parks with a fun-filled program !🕑: 08:45 PM - 09:30 PMSocial Networking Info: Spend time at the end of our event networking and socializing, sharing all that the parks have to offer. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/powell/wild-about-wandering-gala-fundraiser/100001985022416483 - **Event Categories**: Nonprofit, Art, literary-art, trips-adventures - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 135.23, max: 508.71, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Powell - **state**: OH - **country**: United States - **location**: Africa Event Center - **lat**: 40.1596246 - **long**: -83.11166209999999 - **full address**: Africa Event Center, 4850 West Olentangy Street, Powell, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: WILD About Wandering Gala Fundraiser - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/8cd0e9de55048539c2689bdc84d0167b91e783e359608ede5757de78d15a9bba-rimg-w1200-h600-dc213d24-gmir.jpg?v=1776274478 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is WILD About Wandering Gala Fundraiser being held? - **A:** WILD About Wandering Gala Fundraiser takes place on Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 09:30 pm at Africa Event Center, 4850 West Olentangy Street, Powell, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for WILD About Wandering Gala Fundraiser? - **A:** Ticket prices for WILD About Wandering Gala Fundraiser range from USD 135 to USD 509 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilitySingle TicketUSD 135 + USD 10 feeAvailableCouple TicketUSD 242 + USD 17 feeAvailableVIP TicketUSD 269 + USD 19 feeAvailableVIP Couple TicketUSD 509 + USD 34 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing WILD About Wandering Gala Fundraiser? - **A:** WILD About Wandering Gala Fundraiser is organized by Preservation Parks Foundation. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "WILD About Wandering Gala Fundraiser", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/8cd0e9de55048539c2689bdc84d0167b91e783e359608ede5757de78d15a9bba-rimg-w1200-h600-dc213d24-gmir.jpg?v=1776274478", "startDate": "2026-06-25T18:30:00-04:00", "endDate": "2026-06-25T21:30:00-04:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/powell/wild-about-wandering-gala-fundraiser/100001985022416483", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Africa Event Center", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "4850 West Olentangy Street", "postalCode": "43065", "addressLocality": "Powell", "addressRegion": "OH", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "40.1596246", "longitude": "-83.11166209999999" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "A Gala and Fund a Need Auction. 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