When: Friday, October 24, 2008

5:00 - 6:30 pm Benefactor Pre-Party
6:30 - 8:30 pm Halloween Costume Party

The greenest scene this Halloween will be inside the new Academy, from the rainforest to the ocean deep. Spooktacular activities, entertainment, crafts, and fun for the entire family. Face-to-face encounters with Academy scientists and their creepy-crawly collections.

Proceeds benefit Academy education and research programs.

Ticketing Options

Please choose from one of the three options below if you're interested in becoming a benefactor. R.S.V.P. before August 22 to be listed on the benefactors list.

$2,500 Amazon Anacondas

• Family tickets and pre-party admittance for four adults and four children
• Benefactor recognition and Benefactor Lounge admission
• Complimentary valet parking
• Behind-the-scenes tour of the new Academy at a later date

$1,000 Borneo Bats

• Family tickets and pre-party admittance for two adults and four children
• Benefactor recognition and Benefactor Lounge admission
• Complimentary valet parking

$500 Madagascar Chameleons

• Family tickets and pre-party admittance for two adults and two children
• Benefactor recognition and Benefactor Lounge admission
• Complimentary valet parking

Starting September 2nd, you can purchase general Family Admission tickets.

• $350 General Family Admission for two adults and two children
• $100 each Additional Adult Ticket
• $75 each Additional Child Ticket

Reservations will be held at the door. No tickets will be sold at the door. Your support above $120 per ticket is tax-deductible as allowed by law. Proceeds benefit Academy education and research programs.

To purchase tickets, or for more information, please contact Leslie Mehren, Major Gifts Officer, Annual Fund at (415) 379-5404 or .