Conservation Gala Event in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Difficulty
easy
Duration
4–5 hours
Fitness Level
No specific fitness level required; this is a seated gala with occasional standing and walking.
Overview
Join the Conservation Gala on October 16 in Allentown, PA, for a night of elegant fun supporting wildlife protection through animal encounters, auctions, and dinner. Discover how your presence makes an impact!
Conservation Gala, presented by Members 1st FCU (Oct. 16)
Annual LV Zoo Benefit | Animal Mingles | Dinner | Silent & Live Auctions
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About This Adventure
Join us for the annual Conservation Gala at The Club at Twin Lakes on October 16, where your support helps protect wildlife and their habitats. Enjoy animal encounters, exquisite cocktails, and a chance to bid on unique auction items. Dress in semi-formal black and white attire for a memorable evening!
LV Zoo is excited to present our annual benefit, the Conservation Gala, presented by Air Products, on October 17 at Musikfest Café.
Proceeds raised at the event help us to continue to provide memorable experiences that connect people with nature and inspire them to protect animals and their habitats.
Join us at the Valley’s premier venue, interact with our education animals, bid on silent and live auctions, support animal enrichment, and learn about how your support directly affects our ability to save species.
• ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS o 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm • COCKTAILS & HORS D’OEUVRES o 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm • DINNER o 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm • PROGRAM/LIVE AUCTION o 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm • SILENT AUCTION
Semi-formal "Black & White Cocktail Attire" encouraged.
*$50 of your ticket purchase is tax deductible
For more information please contact Stefanie Timmins at stimmins@lvzoo.org or (610) 799-4171 x232.
SILENT AUCTION
Bid on once-in-a-lifetime animal experiences, fine art, and other incredible packages generously provided by community supporters. (Link coming soon!)
TO INQUIRE ABOUT SPONSORSHIPS OR DONATIONS TO THE AUCTION, PLEASE CONTACT STEFANIE AT STIMMINS@LVZOO.ORG.
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Adventure Tips
Dress Code Reminder
Wear semi-formal black and white attire to match the event's elegant theme.
Arrive Early
Plan to arrive early to enjoy all animal encounters and pre-dinner cocktails.
Parking Availability
Parking is onsite but limited; consider carpooling or rideshare options.
Dietary Requests
Notify the organizers in advance if you have specific dietary restrictions.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Eastern box turtles
- White-tailed deer
History
Allentown has a rich industrial history and was a key site during the American Revolutionary War.
Conservation
Lehigh Valley Zoo actively promotes local habitat restoration and endangered species protection through education and fundraising like the gala.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Semi-Formal Attire
Appropriate black and white semi-formal outfit ensures you fit the event dress code.
Comfortable Dress Shoes
Choose shoes that are elegant yet comfortable for walking and standing during the event.
Light Jacket or Wrap
Bring a jacket or wrap as temperatures can drop in the evening during autumn.
fall specific
Bug Spray
Use insect repellent if attending summer events to protect against mosquitoes.
summer specific