Special Events Site

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		*A "WILD" way to celebrate*


	We are proud to show-off our brand new 10,000 sq.ft. special event tent on our freshly remodeled event site.

Once again, life got a bit boring around the ranch so as always, minds go to work seeking something else to build but this time, it has a dual purpose... Every year, Wild Things hosts a huge fundraising event to benefit EARS, the elephant sanctuary, located on the property. (Please visit our EARS page for more information on EARS, this years event, and upcoming events.) Every year, however, we were faced with the problems of parking for the event, electricity, running water, lights, and proper footing for our tent.

BUT NOT ANY LONGER! Thanks to the very our very special friends at PAUL BECK CONTRACTORS, ROWLAND ELECTRIC, TONY SAMMUT DEVELOPMENT, STAR SANITATION and several others, we were able to utilize yet another portion of our ranch to build this new event site. NO MORE GENERATORS, NO MORE PORTABLE LIGHTS, NO MORE PARKING PROBLEMS! LOTS OF LAWNS, A SAND VOLLEY BALL COURT , HORSE SHOE PITS, AND MUCH MORE. EVEN HELICOPTER PARKING.





				The site overlooks the Salinas Valley as well as our entire facility with safe access for our animals to be able to attend events or guests to be able to tour our animal exhibits. It is also walking distance to our B&B Bungalows - PERFECT FOR WEDDINGS!!! Imagine arriving to the alter on the back of an elephant!



	The site is available for all occasions. Company picnics or banquets, fundraising events, weddings, sporting events, festivals, corporate meetings, parties, or any other get together in need of a different twist. Get away from the typical banquet or meeting room. Try something different - something "wild".


	For larger events, the lawn areas are ideal for additional tents and/or outdoor activities. The possibilities are endless.


				Also Now available: Our "Pink Elephant Casino" Package





			Treat your guests to a casino night unlike any other they've ever attended!!!


*Monkey Bingo

	*Elephant Wheel of Fortune

	*Ferret Racing

	*and more





		We'll show you how to do it, most of the work is already done for you.




	Now available for rent: our spectacular new Elephant Jump-House and slide. It's HUGE and it's fun.


				Have an elephant at your event.



			Or perhaps an appearance by "EARL the Elephant"


	Or perhaps a horseshoe and/or sand volleyball tournament...

Prices:

Event Site with tent canopy only (no walls or interior package) $2500.00. Discount tour packages are available for your guests of the Wild Things animal compound. Price does not include restroom rentals, catering or tables/chairs but we can certainly help you coordinate those efforts with as little hassle as possible.

Complete tent package - $5000.00 - $7500.00 depending on event date ~ includes event site, tent (with walls), interior package (lights with dimmers, carpet, pole covers, fire package and exit package), heaters, electrical distribution, glass French doors and on site staff throughout event. Also available is a 20x40 ft. kitchen tent for an additional $1000.00. Price does not include restroom rentals, catering or tables/chairs but we can certainly help you coordinate those efforts with as little hassle as possible.

Animal packages available are $500 for small walk-around type animals (wallaby, python, baby alligator, cavy, monkey, ferret, parrots etc...) or $500 for a large animal package (choice of elephant, camel, reindeer or other) or $875 for a combination of both. Animals are at your event for up to 2 hrs. Additional animals and time can be added for an additional fee.

Pink Elephant Casino Package : $3500.00. Includes Pink Elephant decor (signs, fountain, stand-ups and more), animal casino equipment, two blackjack tables, all required animals and trainers for up to 3hrs. Additional equipment is available for additional rental fees.

Private Birthday Parties ( Kids parties/smaller groups up to 30 people ~ Lawn/picnic area only ~ not in main tent) $325.00. Includes an hour and a half animal tour/presentation and two hours rental of our picnic area. Call for quote for additional people in this package, it's no problem.

Jump-house rental: $500.00 for first 3 hrs - $75 hr. per additional hour + cleaning & security deposit

45 minute appearance by Earl the Elephant (human in costume) - $150.00




	2004 Salinas International Airshow Aviation Ball




		Event site We can help you set it up right. We've learned from experience how to do it as economically and efficiently as possible. We've made friends with many catering and decorating partners that we will both recommend and partner with to make your event PERFECT! Discounts are available to California 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. For more info. call us at (831)455-3180.


	Who Came to Your Wedding???



		Bart and Wendy Walker's guests will never forget meeting Butch at their wedding.




		2004 EARS & GEARS Annual Car Show/Family Day


	For much smaller gatherings, we do offer a meeting facility for those who wish to treat their staff or clients to a private tour after their meeting... It gives doing business a "wild" twist... We can accommodate up to 30-50 people depending on set up. Prices: 15 or less people $300.00 - 15-30 people $400.00 - 30-50 people $550.00.

Other "Key" ingredients to the success of our Special Event Site are the special relationships we've formed with some very special people and companies who share our goals and our passions. We've sampled their products and found them to exceed our expectations, enhancing the experience we hope to pass on to you. We urge you to contact them directly when planning your event. Please know that regardless of their extremely competitive pricing, they still donate a portion of their proceeds to the animals.



						It's probably one of the biggest decisions you'll make regarding your event, the food and the food service. Your concerns are ours also for we know your clients will walk away remembering the overall venue, not just certain components of the event... so careful consideration went into the decision to align ourselves with a food service organization.



				Both experience and homework made us more than comfortable giving our complete recommendation to our friends at Hyatt Regency Monterey. The food has always received rave reviews from our clients as well as the service and the coordination. They work extremely well with all the above vendors to make your event as troule free as possible.These people know what they're doing here, they've done it before.


	Give Karen and Alex a call at (831) 657-6550 and let them show you what service means.

Another key ingredient to any event is of course, the decor and if you're decorating a space in Monterey County, our friends at Illusions of Grandeur have secured a well deserved reputation for being the best at it!

We encourage you to visit their website at www.illusionsofgrandeur.com where you'll see for yourself the magic these people are capable of creating. You can also give Lisa a call at (831) 899-9153. Let her show you how easy and stress free it can be to work with a company like Illusions of Grandeur.


	Restrooms for our event site are provided by our special friends at STAR SANITATION. We've found their equipment, their class and their hospitality to be unmatched in their industry.


	Their VIP accommodations are as clean and comfortable as any high end hotel banquette facility restroom.

		We can make the arrangements for you or you can contact them yourselves at 831/750-4585 or email bartwalker@starsanitation.com


	Accommodations fit for a "King".


		*Wild Things* A. R. Inc.

400 River Road Salinas, CA 93908 (831) 455-1901 Fax (831) 455-1902

	call us at... (800) 228-7382