Experience the mystique of the Mexican gray wolf, one of the planet’s most endangered mammals, at a one-of-a-kind Dinner with Wolves at the Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center on April 19, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The evening will benefit Defenders of Wildlife and Arizona’s Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center. Guests can drive themselves or ride on the private bus, included in the ticket price, with pick up and drop off at the Omni Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Montelucia located at 4949 East Lincoln Drive in Paradise Valley, Arizona‎.

The intimate evening will begin with a 4:00 p.m. departure from the Omni. Upon arrival and during the cocktail hour, guests will have the opportunity to take guided tours of Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center and see the resident Mexican gray wolves.

Cocktail hour and tours will be followed by a silent auction, sit-down dinner and presentation by Don Barry, senior vice president of conservation programs for Defenders of Wildlife. The evening will conclude at approximately 6:30 p.m. when guests may board the private bus back to the Omni.

Mingling mere feet from the wolves’ enclosures, guests attending Dinner with Wolves will be up close and personal with several Mexican gray wolves now living at the Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center, along with other animals including bears, mountain lions and leopards.

Dinner with Wolves will introduce guests to the plight and beauty of the Mexican gray wolf, the most endangered wolf in the world.  At last count, there were fewer than 90 wild Mexican gray wolves in the entire world and about half of them live in Arizona. Guests will learn how their support can save this special animal within our own state boundaries.

“Last year we raised more than $22,000 to help raise awareness about the Mexican gray wolf and this year, we hope to double that and continue raising awareness so people understand how terribly close this animal is to extinction,” said Title Sponsor, Ann Siner, founder and CEO of My Sister’s Closet. “We have a chance to save this wolf right here in Arizona, but it’s going to take education and everyone pitching in to save these endangered wolves.”

Don Barry oversees all of the conservation activities and programs at Defenders, ranging from field conservation and public policy advocacy to conservation law. With more than 39 years of experience working on wildlife and public land management conservation issues, Barry says Arizona has an opportunity to make a difference.

“Defenders of Wildlife is thrilled to be working with Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center and dedicated conservationist Ann Siner to raise awareness and support for the plight of Mexican gray wolves,” said Barry. “It’s people like Ann who make a real difference in the recovery of our nation’s imperiled wildlife.”

Only 100 seats are available for this intimate and rare Dinner with Wolves event so reserve your space now.  Individual tickets are $250.00 and can be purchased online at www.dinnerwithwolves.com. Corporate sponsorship opportunities are also available. 100% of the proceeds will benefit Defenders of Wildlife and Arizona’s Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center.

To set up an interview with Don Barry or Ann Siner please contact Jennifer Parks at 480.495.3806 or by email at Jparks@RoseMoserAllynPR.com.