The Rusty Pelican

Wednesday, March 11th, 2026

6:00pm - 9:30pm

A night of celebration, education, and joy.

We invite you to join us for our annual Pelican Party Gala! Meet our ambassadors and enjoy live music, elevated cocktails, delicious hors d'oeuvres, and a seated dinner. All of this is presented against a gorgeous panoramic backdrop of Biscayne Bay, while supporting and celebrating the life-saving work we do to rescue, rehabilitate, and release native wildlife.

Guests have the opportunity to meet our emcee, Emmy award-winning photographer, writer, and Zoo Miami’s Goodwill Ambassador, Ron Magill. At our education pavilion, guests can also get to know our friendly wildlife ambassadors Blue the Virginia Opossum, Benny the American White Pelican, Mowgli the Eastern Screech Owl, and more!

You won’t want to miss our expansive silent auction and a riveting live auction, featuring incredible artwork, experiences, and fine goods.

We’ll see you on March 11th!

 

Early bird pricing ends February 15th