EFBC's Feline Conservation Center October News

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Oct 5, 2016, 10:05:58 AM10/5/16
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Less than 2 weeks to Kids Day on October 15. This is a day centered on fun and education. Educational live animal presentations combine with enrichment making to give people of all ages an interesting experience. Scavenger hunts, hayrides to go see the tigers, and toys (from the enrichment making booth) are given to the felines to make it a truly special time to visit. Our aim is to have children leave feeling they are now part of a very unique preservation center and know they can be a part of the effort to help endangered species. Event hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; increased admission prices are $10/Adult and $7/Child, ages 0-12. Price includes most activities (and prizes to take home) but there is an additional charge for the hayrides. Members do not receive free admission on this day. Children must be accompanied by an adult(s) - NO child drop-offs will be allowed.

One more event this year will be another of the popular After Dark Red Light Tours, on December 3. This is a special opportunity for guests to visit the center and enjoy guided tours of its exhibit area felines under the cover of darkness. First tour at 5:00 pm and the last tour departs at 8 pm. $10 per person per tour (all ages). No need to bring a flashlight. No flash photography. Telescopes will be set up for stargazing.

The sand cats kittens (4 born August 2, 3 born February 29) and Pallas' cat kittens (born March 28) are all doing great, I hope you are following our Facebook page for all the latest photos. 

Plan ahead for 2017!  Our event dates will be:

Military Appreciation Days - May 28 & 29 2017

Free admission for active duty military with ID and spouse/children 

Twilight Tours - April 29, June 24, September 16 2017

Special evening open houses called "Twilight Tours" are held three times a year (spring, summer, and fall). These are always held on Saturday evenings. The only time the compound is open in the evening, the cats are much more active, and we give them all enrichment items. Also, visitors can wander around parts of the compound that are not open to visitors during the day. This is because Twilight Tours are restricted to adults only (18 and over). There is an admission fee of $20 per person. Our cat's "adoptive parents" are invited to attend the Summer tour as our special guests.

We do not offer online tickets sales currently (processing fees!), please call 661.256.3793 between 10 am and 4 pm (except Wednesdays) to prepay over the phone. You can pay at the door but that is cash only, and we will let prepaid people enter first.

Doors open no later than 5 pm until it's dark out. There is a bake sale sponsored by FCC's American Association of Zookeepers (AAZK) chapter, a raffle, a barbeque by the Rotary club, and other surprises - goldfish in the fishing cat ponds, watermelons for the jaguars - there's something different every time, and of course lots of beautiful cats to see, hear, and photograph. Call (661) 256-3793, 10 am-4 pm except Wednesdays.



Fabulous Feline Follies - 12 August 2017
Our main fundraiser every year is the Fabulous Feline Follies dinner. Follies is held at EFBC/FCC in Rosamond, CA. Tickets are $80 each (purchase a week in advance). Dress is casual. Collectible glasses will be sold with specialty drinks. A silent auction offers fabulous items for your donations. A live animal show, raffle, and door prizes add to the excitement of the evening. Raffle first prize is $1,000, winner need not be present. Raffle tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. Use the form on-line above to purchase tickets, or call 661.256.3793 during operating hours (10 am-4 pm except Wednesday). Plan to attend Follies 2015! Donations of auction/raffle items are accepted year-round. Call or email if you are interested in donating items. Or mail items to:
EFBC/FCC
3718 60th St West
Rosamond, CA 93560.

We are still raising money to replace our small public restroom with an improved facility. 

If you love to shop online, please remember us, those free-to-you donations really add up for us! Just start at our web page or these links: 
Amazon: 
http://www.amazon.com/?&tag=felineconservati&camp=216797&creative=394585&linkCode=ur1&adid=0B5KE87M46JR1VJJ0PNH&
IGive: http://www.igive.com/html/ssi.cfm?cid=31&mid=270 
GoodShop: http://www.goodsearch.com/goodshop.aspx

PLEASE NOTE: Every September 1st Ralphs requires rewards members to re-register their charity of choice!
Ralphs rewards is a free donation program. When you shop at Ralphs and use your rewards card, Ralphs will donate a percentage of your purchases to EFBC/FCC. The more you buy, the higher a percentage Ralphs will donate. We appreciate you taking a few minutes to register EFBC/FCC as your charity of choice today.
1. Go to www.ralphs.com
2. Sign in to or Register for Ralphs rewards account
3. Click on “My Account”
4. Click on “Community Rewards”
5. Fill out the required information
6. To designate EFBC/FCC as your charity – Enter NPO # 82845
7. Save all changes
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