Debauchery hosts a wild party — and they're not lion
- The fundraiser will help build a home for exotic tigers and leopards in Osceola County.
- Central Florida Animal Reserve's future $1.1 million compound is near Forever Florida, which is about 8 miles south of Holopaw.
- CFAR houses and cares for 43 abandoned and rescued great cats at a 1.7-acre private complex in Canaveral Groves.
- Debauchery has contracted with Xtreme Entertainment, a Sorrento party rental company, to display exotic animals Saturday.
Debauchery is kicking off its first-ever charity benefit with a "Jungle Party" on Saturday to benefit Central Florida Animal Reserve.
Xtreme Entertainment, a Sorrento party rental company, will bring a lion, a Capuchin monkey and a boa constrictor into the bar.
The main event is a $25-per-person VIP party from 5 to 8 p.m. featuring complimentary beverages and food from Meg O'Malley's, Matt's Casbah and Old School Pizza. Silent auction items include gift certificates, artwork, concert tickets, liquor-distributor merchandise and a Jagermeister grill.
Afterward, general admission is $5 from 8 p.m. until close. Reggae artist Aima Moses will perform, and a $300 costume contest will reward the best Tarzan, Jane, or jungle animal lookalike.
CFAR is building a compound for rescued and abandoned tigers, lions, cougars and leopards near Forever Florida, south of Holopaw.
Proceeds from the benefit will help build a home for exotic cats in Osceola County, specifically Central Florida Animal Reserve's $1.1 million compound at Florida EcoSafaris at Forever Florida.
CFAR is a nonprofit group that houses and cares for 43 abandoned and rescued great cats at a 1.7-acre private complex in Canaveral Groves.
Construction is under way on caged "enclosures" that will house 32 tigers (including nine rare white tigers), four lions, four cougars and three leopards.
An online funding drive has raised more than $293,000.
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The details
What: Jungle Party
When: VIP party is from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday with free food and drinks. General admission is 8 p.m. to 1:40 a.m.
Where: Debauchery, 807 E. New Haven Ave., Melbourne
Cost: VIP tickets are $25. General admission is $5.
Info: Call 321-821-4914.