Otter Ball Sponsorship Opportunities

Align your business with one of the region’s most beloved conservation and education institutions.

Put Your Brand in the Room Where Community Support Happens

Otter Ball brings together business leaders, community advocates, families, and longtime Museum supporters for an evening centered on generosity, connection, and impact.

As a sponsor, your organization is not simply underwriting an event. You are aligning your name with animal care, science education, conservation, and a trusted community institution that welcomes more than 250,000 visitors each year.

A Thoughtfully Curated Evening

Designed to feel both elevated and engaging, Otter Ball invites guests into an experience
that reflects the heart of the Museum—creating meaningful moments of connection throughout the evening.

Why Sponsor Otter Ball

Sponsorship gives your business meaningful visibility with an engaged regional audience while demonstrating a public commitment to education, conservation, and community enrichment.

Your support places your brand alongside an organization families know, trust, and return to year after year. It is a way to be seen, remembered, and associated with work that matters.

Britt holding Garry on-glove, during Otter Ball.
Laughter in the audience at Otter Ball.

Reach an Audience That Values Community Investment

Otter Ball attracts guests who are already invested in the Museum’s mission and the cultural life of our region. These are families, professionals, donors, and community-minded supporters who value organizations that give back.

For sponsors, this creates a meaningful opportunity to connect with an audience that notices generosity, supports local institutions, and remembers the businesses that help make this work possible.

BY THE NUMBERS

  • Annual visitors: 250,000+
  • Email subscribers: 29,000+
  • Social reach: 86,000+
  • Event attendance: 200 guests
  • 2025 Funds Raised: $122,000

The Impact of Your Support

Each sponsorship directly supports the Museum’s work—caring for animals, expanding educational programs, and protecting the natural world.

Your partnership helps ensure these experiences continue to inspire and serve our community for years to come.

Explore Sponsorship Opportunities

Support the mission while gaining meaningful visibility for your business or organization.

Reach out to the Advancement Team today to talk about ways you can sponsor Otter Ball.

Friend Sponsor

$ 39
99
Donation
  • 4 event admissions
  • Preferred parking
  • Food & drink included
  • Recognition across digital platforms

Ally Sponsor

$ 39
99
Donation
  • 4 event admissions
  • Expanded visibility across signage and marketing
  • Corporate membership benefits
  • Invitations to donor events

Guardian Sponsor

$ 39
99
Donation
  • 6 event admissions
  • Premium recognition during the event
  • High-visibility marketing placement
  • Year-round engagement opportunities
Top Impact

See the Evening Come to Life

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Heads Up!

The Virginia Living Museum staff will begin setting up for an after hours event around 3PM on the main floor.

This should not interfere with your experience and we will not be closing early.

 

Wild Explorations

Heads Up! The Changing Exhibit Gallery, where our Wild Explorations exhibit lives, will close at 3PM today in preparation for an after hours event!