Enjoy the benefits of sponsorship while supporting ocean science and conservation!
A partnership with us delivers the benefits associated with a high-quality science institution coupled with exposure to our passionate and engaged audience. The Seymour Center is one of the most visited institutions in Santa Cruz, California, with more than 65,000 visitors each year. While many guests are from the local community, visitors come from across California and beyond.
Support your goal of community involvement, increase brand recognition, enjoy client and employee entertainment, and support science and conservation through a partnership with the Seymour Center. Please contact us to talk about how we can craft a mutually beneficial sponsorship package.
Sponsorship Benefits
*Based on availability—regular business hours only; mutually agreeable date to be determined.
**Based on availability—weekday use only during regular business hours; mutually agreeable date to be determined.
Fair market values differ by category.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Learn more about the sponsorship opportunities at the Seymour Center, and take a look below to see the current events for which we need sponsors:
| Ocean Sponsor | Sea Sponsor | Coastal Sponsor | Become a Sponsor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Husbandry Activities | $10,000 | $5,000 | $1,000 | Sponsor Now |
| Auction (Spring 2020) | $5,000 | $2,500 | $1,000 | Contact Us |
| Community Free Days 2018-2019 (Six days throughout the year) | $5,000 for the year | $2,500 for 3 days | $500 for 1 day | Sponsor Now |
| Earth Week (April 2020) | $5,000 | $2,500 | $500 | Sponsor Now |
| Exhibit: Squidtoons (2018-19) | $2,500 | $1,500 | $500 | Sponsor Now |
| Fall Festival (October 2019) | $2,500 | $1,000 | $500 | Contact Us |
| Father’s Day (June 16, 2019) | $5,000 | $2,500 | $500 | Sponsor Now |
| Frans Lanting / Chris Eckstrom Presentations (2020 TBD) | $2,500 | $1,500 | $500 | Sponsor Now |
| Girls in Marine Science (Summer 2019) | $10,000 | $5,000 | $2,500 | Contact Us |
| Global Oceans Gala (Spring 2020) | $10,000 | $5,000 | $2,500 | Sponsor Now |
| Jingle Shells (December 15, 2019) | $2,500 | $1,500 | $500 | Sponsor Now |
| Ken Norris Memorial Lecture (Fall 2019) | $5,000 | $2,500 | $1,500 | Contact Us |
| Mother’s Day (May 12, 2019) | $5,000 | $2,500 | $500 | Sponsor Now |
| Ocean Explorers (June-August, 2019) | $10,000 | $5,000 | $2,500 | Sponsor Now |
| School Programs (2018-19) | $10,000 | $5,000 | $1,000 | Contact Us |
| Schools and Scholarship | $10,000 | $5,000 | $2,500 | Contact Us |
| Science Sundays (third Sunday of the month, 11 per year) | $5,000 per year | $2,500 for 6 months | $500 for 1 month | Sponsor Now |
| Sea Otter Awareness Week (September 2019) | $5,000 | $2,500 | $500 | Sponsor Now |
| Shark Science Week (July 2019) | $5,000 | $2,500 | $500 | Sponsor Now |
| Sunday Seaside Crafts (every Sunday, 4 times a month) | $5,000 per year | $2,500 for 6 months | $1,500 for 2 months | Contact Us |
| Volunteer Programs | $10,000+ | $5,000 | $2,500 | Sponsor Now |
| Volunteer Recognition Event (April 2020) | $5,000 | $2,500 | $500 | Contact Us |
| World Oceans Day (June 8, 2019) | $5,000 | $2,500 | $500 | Sponsor Now |
| Younger Lagoon Reserve Tours (2 tours a month, on select Thursdays and Sundays) | $5,000 per year | $2,500 for 6 months | $1,500 for 2 months | Contact Us |
To become a sponsor, please call Lauren Donnelly-Crocker at 831-459-4568.
List of 2018-19 Sponsors
Deep Sea and Ocean Sponsors $5,000-$10,000+
Rachel and David Kliger
Rocky Reef Sponsors $2,500-$4,999
Bud and Rebecca Colligan
Carroll & Strong Builders, Inc.
David Morrell, Santa Cruz Real Estate-C21
Dignity Health Dominican Hospital
Fred and Jo Lynne Jones
Looker
Sandy Shore Sponsors $1,000-$2,499
Alexis Party Rental
District 7 Wines
Dr. Elizabeth Quinn
Expressive Photographics
Monterey Bay Seaglass/Nancy Allen
Naomi Kirschenbaum
Omega Nu of Santa Cruz
Impact Creative
SantaCruzParent.com
Santa Cruz Sentinel
