Ocean Connections is a 501©3 nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring conservation awareness and public action for our world’s ocean through education. Our “what you see with your eyes, you value in your heart” philosophy helps us build meaningful connections between our guests and our marine mammal ambassadors, while providing a home and a purpose for marine mammals who are unable to survive on their own in their natural habitat. We are not only dedicated to providing the highest standards of care and training for the animals who call our facilities home, we are also dedicated to creating a sustainable future of environmental leaders, making a positive impact on the natural world, and building a community of conservationists.

To support and grow our commitment to conservation education, we will be hosting a Dine to Donate Fundraiser on September 11, 2024. The goal of this fundraiser is to help fund our Outreach and Digital Learning opportunities. These opportunities are offered year-round across all of our locations (Pigeon Forge, TN; Myrtle Beach, SC; Milwaukee, WI; and Hershey, PA), and allow us to bring the magic of marine mammals and the importance of ocean conservation directly to schools and community spaces where we can reach learners of all ages.

As a part of this fundraiser, we will be hosting an online silent auction to further our mission’s impact. Ocean Connections would like to humbly request your sponsorship for this event by providing items for us to include in our silent auction. Items can include (but are not limited to):

• Facility Tickets
• Experiences
• Gift Cards/Merchandise