As Indiana’s oldest zoo, the Potawatomi Zoo is one of the most important cultural institutions in the Michiana area. The Zoo is home to over 400 animals on 23 acres. More than 200,000 guests visit the Zoo annually – making it the second largest attraction in the area after Notre Dame.

Each year, through special events and educational programming, the Zoo seeks to capture the excitement and the imagination of visitors while helping to continue its active conservation, education, and species preservation programs.

The Potawatomi Zoological Society offers sponsorship opportunities for a variety of exciting special events held throughout the year. The Zoo’s special events sponsorship packages are designed to support a variety of corporate marketing and promotional strategies and can be customized to meet specific marketing objectives. Your company can partner with the Zoo in a variety of promotions, properties and programs, from fundraising events to targeted sampling. We will customize a cause-related effort to meet your company's needs.

Special event sponsorship packages are designed to offer corporate partners:

• Visibility, impact, and access to a family oriented target in the Michiana markets.
• Opportunities to build corporate image and awareness of products/services through corporate displays, sampling, and distribution of promotional material at events and programs.
• An association with one of the community’s treasured cultural resources and an opportunity to be an integral part of the Zoo’s continued growth.

Exclusive opportunities for entertaining and cultivating important customers and employees.

Contact us for more information on becoming a Corporate Partner!

Zoo Boo and Little Zoo Boo is the ideal way to effectively reach more than 8,000 family consumers in a matter of three days. This Halloween event at the Zoo provides a safe trick-or-treat experience for families and their children. Activities include a haunted train ride on Friday and Saturday evening with a toddler friendly train ride on Sunday afternoon, costumed characters, and treats handed out from local vendors. Corporate partners receive on-site signage before and during the event, plus recognition on our website and on site display opportunities.

Our members' appreciation picnic is a great way to reach famililes throughout Michiana through a variety of opportunites. Sampling and display opportunities are available, and we are seeking a variety of in kind donations including food, dessert, and family friendly entertainment etc.

Zoo Brew - Saturday, September 11, 2010

Zoo Brew is a beer-tasting event for adults age 21 and over. Patrons will enjoy sampling beers from local breweries and distributors as well as delicious foods from area restaurants. Popular band Alligator Blackbird will provide the entertainment for this exciting event! Proceeds from Zoo Brew will benefit wildlife conservation, new naturalistic exhibits for the animals, and education programs. To sponsor this event please scroll down to Zoo Brew Sponsorships to access the sponsorship information.

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact: Laura Bailey, Special Events and Membership Services Coordinator at 574-288-4639