If you have seen a koala “joey” cling to its mother’s back, a polar bear lazily swimming in its own pool on a warm summer day or an orangutan swing through the vines, you can appreciate their diversity and the richness they bring to our lives. The possibility of these animal icons becoming extinct is mobilizing many people around the world to take action.

As someone who cares about animals and the future of wildlife, you are invited to become a member of ZooFutures, our special giving society, by providing for the Cleveland Zoological Society in your estate plans. Through your thoughtful vision the ZooFutures Fund will help the Zoo thrive for future generations of families like yours and help protect endangered species by securing our conservation education and research efforts locally and internationally.

As a member of ZooFutures you will receive recognition on Zoo grounds, special publications, and invitations to previews and appreciation events.

Through our wide array of options, you can benefit your loved ones and enjoy such benefits, as:

• Guaranteed income during your lifetime
• An immediate charitable tax deduction
• The avoidance or reduction in estate taxes and probate costs
• The elimination or decrease of capital gains taxes
• Knowing that you are part of a worldwide effort to encourage the protection and propagation of endangered species

We can work with you and your advisor to help determine the most appropriate way for you to give while achieving your goals.

For Advisors Please let us know when a client provides for the Cleveland Zoological Society in their estate plans, so we can invite them to enjoy the benefits of membership in ZooFutures. If you would like to be part of the Zoo Society Planned Giving Advisory Group, please contact us.

When naming the Zoo in your estate plans, please use our legally incorporated name - the Cleveland Zoological Society. Our Federal Tax ID# is 34-0816490. For more information or if you have made a provision and are not a member of ZooFutures, please e-mail ZooFutures@ClevelandZooSociety.org or call (216) 635.3346.

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