9th Annual Wings & Waves Gala

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The 9th Annual Wings & Waves Gala is an evening to celebrate the success of the Butterfly House & Aquarium and the community that has helped create opportunities for the education and inspiration of the next generation of environmental stewards.

The schedule of events that evening at the gala will be as follows:

• 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Guest Check-in + Social + Silent Auction
• 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM | Dinner
• 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Program + Live Auction + Closing
• 8:00 PM | Auction Check Out

Funds raised at the event will be used towards:

• the new expansion and development of the Dakota Aquarium & Butterfly House
• the new cooling system for the butterfly conservatory
• educational outreach through our Ocean in Motion traveling aquarium

The Wings & Waves Gala provides an opportunity to connect and network with business leaders, influential community members, plus staff and volunteers of the Butterfly House & Aquarium. The evening will feature dinner, desserts, opportunities to bid on unique auction items, and a chance to engage with exhibits from the Butterfly House & Aquarium at the Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Sioux Falls.

For details about sponsorship opportunities, connect with Audrey at audrey@sdaquarium.org or by calling 605.334.9466.