How the Circle Grows

Up close and personal takes on a fantastic new meaning when you're a member of the ZooKeepers' Circle. With a membership you get access to behind the scenes tours, VIP invitations to exclusive gatherings, and what's more, your membership fee goes to improving the future for wildlife. Become a VIP Zoo member today. It's your only chance to hang out with the animals on their side of the fence.

In addition to the basic ZooKeepers' Circle membership package, enjoy enhanced benefits at select levels.


 
 
    Keepers' Club $250 to $499
  • Invitations to at least two behind-the-scenes group tours during the year
  • Six complimentary guest passes to use year-round, PLUS four free guests on each visit
  • Free gift with enrollment
  • Invitations to Zoo-related international travel package tours
  • Subscription to The Radius, the director's VIP newsletter


 
 
    Explorers' Club $500 to $999
    All of the above, PLUS
  • Invitations to all group tours as well as more intimate, smaller behind-the-scenes tours during the year (Member adults only)
  • Recognition in the Annual Report and Z magazine


 
 
    Naturalists' Club $1,000 to $2,499
    All of the above, PLUS
  • Invitations to all tours including the most exclusive behind-the-scenes tour sites
  • An exclusive Zoo Dinner where you can meet the curators and keepers, and get close to some of the wildest animals in the world. (Invitation for member adults only.)
  • Recognition on prominent Zoo signage
  • Facility rental discounts -- 25% off first rental, 20% off subsequent rentals


 
 
    Directors' Club $2,500 to $4,999 All of the above, PLUS
  • Behind-the-scenes Private Cart Tours with a Zoo Docent (for up to six people)
  • Facility rental discounts -- 50% off first rental, 20% off subsequent rentals


 
 
    Benefactors' Club $5,000 to $9,999
    All of the above, PLUS
  • Directors' Choice Surprise -- This could mean attending a Zoo baby's birth, participating in on-grounds research or animal relocation. You'll be the first to know!(Member adults only)
  • Facility rental discounts -- 75% off first rental, 20% off subsequent rentals


 
 
    Founders' Club $10,000 or more
    All of the above, PLUS
  • Special Exhibit Sponsor -- Choose an annual sponsorship from a select list of traveling or permanent exhibits

Benefits for ZooKeepers' Circle members are continually improved as new exhibits and events are brought to the Zoo. For more information, please call (216) 635.3323.