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 (online May 2019) | $5,000 | $2,500 | $1,000 | Contact Us |
| Community Free Days 2018-2019 (Six days sprinkled throughout the year) | $5,000 for the year | $2,500 for 3 days | $500 for 1 day | Sponsor Now |
| Earth Week (April 23-28, 2019) | $5,000 | $2,500 | $500 | Sponsor Now |
| Exhibit: A Perfect Day for an Albatross (2018-19) | $2,500 | $1,500 | $500 | Contact Us |
| 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 (February 2, 2019) | $2,500 | $1,500 | $500 | Contact Us |
| Gary Griggs Book Signing (November 29, 2018) | $2,500 | $1,500 | $500 | Sponsor Now |
| Girls in Marine Science (Summer 2019) | $10,000 | $5,000 | $2,500 | Contact Us |
| Global Oceans Gala (March 2019) | $10,000 | $5,000 | $2,500 | Contact Us |
| Jingle Shells (December 9, 2018) | $2,500 | $1,500 | $500 | Sponsor Now |
| Ken Norris Memorial Lecture (November 13, 2018) | $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 22-30, 2018) | $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 2019) | $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 2017-18 Sponsors
Deep Sea and Ocean Sponsors $5,000-$10,000+
Bud and Rebecca Colligan
Jack and Stephanie Harkness
New Leaf Community Markets
Rocky Reef Sponsors $2,500-$4,999
Fred and Jo Lynne Jones
Carroll & Strong Builders, Inc.
David Morrell/Coldwell Banker
Peter and Rita Prindle
John and Enid Rusev
Santa Cruz Rotary
Santa Cruz Sentinel
Sandy Shore Sponsors $1,000-$2,499
Alexis Party Rental
Allterra Solar
Bay Photo
Monterey Bay Seaglass/Nancy Allen
Omega Nu of Santa Cruz
Storrs Winery & Vineyard
Salt Marsh and Kelp Forest Sponsors $250-$999
California Pajarosa
Drake’s Brewing Company
Eadie Consultants
Epic Wines & Spirits
Pelican Ranch Winery
RedFin Properties
Santa Cruz Triathlon
Seal Cove Inn
Sones Cellars
