The Black and White Party

Celebrate our inaugural year in style at Mote Science Education Aquarium (Mote SEA)! Please join us for an evening beneath the mesmerizing glow of the ocean, where the vibrant energy of the Southern Hemisphere comes alive at Mote SEA. Inspired by our charismatic Chilean Humboldt penguins, our first-ever Black & White Party will transport you to the coasts of South America, where the rhythm of the music meets the flavor of the sea. Indulge in bold, artfully designed small plates and cocktails infused with South American zest as you wander through Mote SEA’s luminous underwater galleries. Then, let the pulse of Latin music lead you into the lavish Exploration Hall, where you’ll dance the night away in true Mote style, surrounded by marine science and ocean wonders. Sponsorship and ticket information: Contact Danielle Dwyer, (941) 388-4441 ext. 131, or Ddwyer@mote.org. What to wear: Black & White cocktail attire—elegant, playful and perfectly penguin-inspired.   Mote's resident Humboldt penguins A blacktip reef shark swims in the Indo-Pacific gallery at Mote Science Education Aquarium. Humboldt penguins at Mote Science Education Aquarium (Mote SEA) Guests meet a ray at Mote SEA Humboldt penguins at Mote Science Education Aquarium (Mote SEA) A sea nettle jelly in the Indo-Pacific habitat of Mote SEA. Sponsorship Opportunities Contact Danielle Dwyer for sponsorship and ticket information at (941) 388-4441 ext. 131 or Ddwyer@mote.org. Emperor Sponsor | $15,000 Recognition as presenting sponsor Logo (or name) listed prominently on all event collateral and media 10 event tickets with reserved seating Private behind-the-scenes tour of Mote’s animal hospital Option to name an enrichment item used in animal care Verbal recognition during event  Logo and link on event webpage  Framed thank you photo with a Penguin Royal Tux Sponsor | $10,000 Logo (or name) listed in all event emails Logo (or name) listed on all event collateral Eight event tickets with reserved seating Logo (or name) on event webpage Framed thank you photo with a penguin Waddle Squad Sponsor | $6,500 Logo (or name) listed in all event emails Logo (or name) listed in all event collateral Six event tickets with reserved seating Photo/Photo Booth Sponsor | $5,000 Logo (or name) listed in all event emails Logo (or name) listed on all event collateral Four event tickets with reserved seating Logo (or name) displayed on photo-booth prints Flipper Friend Sponsor | $2,500 Four event tickets Name listed in event program Pebble Partner Sponsor | $500 Two event tickets Name listed in event program   Thank you to our 2026 sponsors! Presenting Sponsor