Liliana's Sweet 16 Sponsorship

**La traducción al español se proporciona al final del texto en inglés**

Dear family and friends, it is our pleasure to announce that our daughter, Liliana, is celebrating her sweet 16th birthday on August 18th. Her birthday wish is to spend her days with a variety of animals, animal handlers, veterinarians, and marine biology professionals, in an effort to learn as much as possible about our planet's most precious animals. Her compassion for others has grown into a passion to one day work with wildlife and conservation. Her wish has brought us to reserve an array of memorable, exclusive one-on-one interactions with animals that she has chosen. We are able to accomplish this momentous task with generous sponsorship from our loved ones.

We are asking family and friends to contribute sponsorship to either a single animal encounter or partial cost, from a compiled list or any donation amount that will go towards the overall cost of her activities or shopping spree at these locations. Your support will enhance the quality of her birthday experience and allow her to fully immerse herself into a world she is excited about exploring.

In addition, your contribution will also allow us to send you a keepsake from Liliana's amazing adventures, providing you with a glimpse of the joy and education you will bring to her birthday experience.

Thank you for your generosity and support,

Janel and Ernie Ochoa

**If picking a specific animal experience to sponsor, please include the number or name of the experience in the donation message box so that we may send you your personalized keepsake.

Compiled list of individual animal encounters and experiences:

1. SeaWorld San Diego Admission $59

2. SeaWorld-Beluga Whale In-Water Interaction $229

3. SeaWorld-VIP Exclusive Tour $299

4. San Diego Zoo Admission $64

5. San Diego Zoo-Ultimate VIP Animal Experience $675

6. San Diego Zoo Safari Park Admission $64

7. San Diego Zoo Safari Park-Walkabout Australia Tour $95

8. San Diego zoo Safari Park-Flightline Safari $82

9. The Reptile Zoo Admission $15

10. The Reptile Zoo-Private Asian Water Monitor Experience $250

11. Monterey Bay Aquarium Admission $50

12. Monterey Bay Aquarium-Behind-the-Scenes Tour $21

13. Aquarium of the Pacific Admission $37

14. Aquarium of the Pacific-Penguin Animal Encounter $150

15. Children’s Nature Retreat Admission $38

16. Children’s Nature Retreat-Be A Keeper For A Day $195

17. Sky Falconry- Hands-On Wildlife, Raptor Experience $70

18. Shopping spree at any of Liliana’s encounters and experiences $$$Any Amount

19. Shopping spree at Downtown Disney $$$Any Amount

***Details of each experience above are shown below.

Animal rescue and rehabilitation has been the heart of SeaWorld. From habitat protection and supporting ocean health initiatives to their many rescue and rehabilitation efforts, SeaWorld is part of conservation projects across the globe. Their mission is to inspire others to take action and join them in the efforts to save wild animals and wild places. Choosing this ticket for sponsorship allows Liliana several one-on-one interactions with the animals of her choosing.

This in-water interaction will let Liliana touch and feed these sociable white whales as animal behaviorists share how they have used encouragement-based training to communicate with these warm-hearted residents of the cold Arctic waters.

Few places in the world offer such an up-close, unique interaction with these animals – one they hope will inspire Liliana to learn more about a remarkable species, listed as near threatened in the wild overall and in some places endangered. This rare opportunity is very limited and not offered in many places in the world.

A tour Ambassador will work with Liliana to customize her Private VIP 2-hour Tour, which includes:

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is committed to saving species worldwide by uniting their expertise in animal care and conservation science with their dedication to inspiring passion for nature. Liliana will get a real look into the conservation of wildlife during this experience and see all of the amazing animals the zoo has to offer.

The ultimate way to experience the San Diego Zoo! The Exclusive VIP Experience allows for a behind-the-scenes look into habitat areas, animal interactions, and the opportunity to learn from specialized wildlife handlers. This experience is a five-hour tour exploring the Zoo with a personal tour guide. The Exclusive VIP Experience has been tailored with Liliana’s interests in mind. She will have private encounters with the following animals she has chosen: Fossa, Komodo Dragon, Penguins, Otters, Capybara, Chinese Alligator, Harpy Eagle, Okapi, and Pygmy Hippo. You may just become her hero with this one!

The San Diego Zoo Safari Park’s mission and conservation work demonstrates the importance and impact of saving wildlife and provides powerful stories to share with others at the Safari Park. The synergy between the work at home and in the field will create new alliances and empower action on behalf of wildlife in unparalleled ways, creating a wealth of information for Liliana to absorb and share with others.

A behind-the-scenes safari tour at the Safari Park’s Walkabout Australia! In this guided tour, Liliana will meet a variety of beautiful birds and amazing marsupials. As she explores Walkabout Australia on foot, she will listen to the many stories her guide will share about unique Australian wildlife and what it takes to care for them. She will meet one of her favorite and most exclusive animals in the world-The Platypus!

Flightline Safari is the ultimate recreational experience for excitement. Secure and comfortable in her harness, Liliana will soar as high as 130 feet above the ground, with a spectacular bird’s-eye view of rhinos, giraffes, and other wildlife in the savanna habitats below her.

The Reptile Zoo can provide Liliana with a unique educational entertainment experience, which houses over 100 exotic species of reptiles, amphibians, and arachnids from around the world. These animals each have their own story; some are rescues, many were born at The Reptile Zoo, and others are part of private collections. Here, Liliana can learn about these rare animals firsthand with interactive displays and presentations.

Liliana will enjoy a 40-minute private hands-on experience with Frank Jr., The Asian Water Monitor (from the TV show “Jessie”). She will get to learn all about what it takes to care for Frank Jr., his likes, and she will get an opportunity to feed him if his belly is hungry.

Playful sea otters. Flashy fishes. Mesmerizing jellies. Swirling sardines. Liliana will be able to explore the exhibits and learn about the aquarium's resident ocean animals in this experience.

In this behind-the-scenes tour, Liliana will be guided by an aquarium ambassador and shown the restricted spaces of the aquarium. She will hear stories about what makes the aquarium special, explore pipes and machinery, and learn more about how the animals are cared for.

Liliana will get to explore many exhibits, including sea otters, sharks, sea jellies, frogs, and many more. This experience will surely bring her joy.

In this animal encounter, Liliana will get to spend time with a penguin as it explores the area outside its habitat. She will be able to learn all about the penguin colony and how this species differs from their cold weather cousins. What a sweet experience!

The single-day pass will allow Liliana to enjoy the nature retreat's beautiful grounds, discover more than 200+ animals in their habitat, enjoy lunch under a big oak tree, ask keepers any questions about the animals and surroundings, and open the door to the Be A Keeper For A Day experience.

In this experience, Liliana will shadow an experienced animal keeper for an entire day. She will have an opportunity to help her keeper with their daily duties that involve interaction with all animals at length. She will get an in-depth look into the life of a working farm and learn the personalities of the farm animals.

Liliana will have the privilege of free-flying a raptor in the stunning setting of the San Diego Mountains! She will experience multiple flights of a hawk gliding across an open field to land gracefully on her glove. She will play interactive training games, teaching techniques on how to build agility, strength, and trust with her birds of prey. She will also experience an engaging, educational talk on raptor biology, conservation, and history of the ancient art of falconry.

This shopping spree will allow Liliana the opportunity to take home memories from her experiences. She will be able to purchase merchandise, cool signature items, art or posters, animal memorabilia, photos of her experiences offered through the tours, any personalized gear, and possibly a little companion to take home.

This shopping spree will surely be a favorite of Liliana’s. A special treat, perfect for this Disney fan! Liliana will be able to shop for her favorite Disney animal swag and gear. A special birthday experience for a special little lady.

**Traducción al español de la información**

Queridos familiares y amigos, es un placer anunciar que nuestra hija, Liliana, celebra su dulce cumpleaños número 16 el 18 de agosto. Su deseo de cumpleaños es pasar sus días con una variedad de animales, cuidadores de animales, veterinarios y profesionales de la biología marina, en un esfuerzo por aprender tanto como sea posible sobre los animales más preciados de nuestro planeta. Su compasión por los demás se ha convertido en una pasión por trabajar algún día con la vida silvestre y la conservación. Su deseo nos ha llevado a reservar una serie de interacciones memorables y exclusivas uno a uno con los animales que ella ha elegido. Somos capaces de llevar a cabo esta tarea trascendental con el generoso patrocinio de nuestros seres queridos.

Estamos pidiendo a familiares y amigos que contribuyan con el patrocinio a un solo encuentro con un animal o a un costo parcial, de una lista compilada o de cualquier cantidad de donación que se destinará al costo total de sus actividades o juerga de compras en estos lugares. Su apoyo mejorará la calidad de su experiencia de cumpleaños y le permitirá sumergirse completamente en un mundo que le entusiasma explorar.

Además, su contribución también nos permitirá enviarle un recuerdo de las increíbles aventuras de Liliana, brindándole una visión de la alegría y la educación que traerá a su experiencia de cumpleaños.

Gracias por su generosidad y apoyo,

Janel y Ernie Ochoa

**Si elige una experiencia animal específica para patrocinar, incluya el número o el nombre de la experiencia en el cuadro de mensaje de donación para que podamos enviarle su recuerdo personalizado.

Lista compilada de encuentros y experiencias individuales con animales:

1. Admisión SeaWorld San Diego $59

2. Interacción entre la ballena SeaWorld y beluga en el agua $ 229

3. Tour exclusivo de SeaWorld-VIP $299

4. Entrada al zoológico de San Diego $64

5. San Diego Zoo-Ultimate VIP Animal Experience $675

6. Entrada al Parque Safari del Zoológico de San Diego $64

7. San Diego Zoo Safari Park-Walkabout Australia Tour $95

8. Zoológico de San Diego Safari Park-Flightline Safari $82

9. La entrada al zoológico de reptiles $ 15

10. El zoológico de reptiles-experiencia privada de monitor de agua asiático $ 250

11. Entrada al Acuario de la Bahía de Monterey $50

12. Monterey Bay Aquarium-Behind-the-Scenes Tour $21

13. Entrada al Acuario del Pacífico $37

14. Acuario del Pacífico-Encuentro con Animales Pingüinos $150

15. Entrada al Retiro de la Naturaleza para Niños $38

16. Retiro de la naturaleza de los niños: sé un cuidador por un día $ 195

17. Sky Falconry- Vida silvestre práctica, experiencia rapaz $ 70

18. Juerga de compras en cualquiera de los encuentros y experiencias de Liliana $ $ $Any Cantidad

19. Juerga de compras en Downtown Disney $$$Any Monto