CRESTVIEW — Deb Edwards wants to see the Emerald Coast Wildlife Zoological Park light up this winter.
Edwards, a volunteer at the Deer Springs Drive zoo, is planning a family-friendly holiday event featuring a Christmas light display.
But she'll need sponsorships to make it happen, and time is of the essence.
Christmasdonebright.com, which offers a variety of large animated light displays, is offering 20 percent off online orders until June 30.
“We are hoping to get some sponsorship,” Edwards said. “We don’t want to take any money out of the general fund.”
Edwards asks that potential sponsors contact her before making online purchases.
In addition to lights, the zoo seeks a volunteer-licensed electrician to install additional electrical outlets throughout the zoo.
The Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge, a non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation, education and rehabilitation of Florida wildlife, owns and operates the zoo.
Offering community events like the planned Christmas outing and April's Easter Egg-stravaganZOO — during which, residents could visit with the Easter bunny and decorate eggs — is part of a goal to help the zoo expand.
“We don’t think small; we have big dreams for this place,” Edwards said.
“We want to bring in more exhibits and more animals.”
HOW TO HELP
Contact Deborah Edwards, mknbkn4u@cox.net or 685-9014, if you're interested in sponsoring zoo lights at the Emerald Coast Wildlife Zoological Park
Email News Bulletin Staff Writer Matthew Brown, follow him on Twitter or call 850-682-6524.
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