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The very best quality of life for the animals in our care
Join the ZooKeepers' Circle
The ZooKeepers' Circle: Enjoy all the privileges of Zoo membership, plus exclusive invitations, unique VIP tours, four guests on every visit, extra guest passes and special recognition. Benefits for ZooKeepers' Circle members are continually improved as new exhibits and events are brought to the Zoo. To allow as many ZooKeepers' Circle Members as possible to experience our behind-the-scenes tours reservations for multiple nights of the same tour will not be accepted. For more information, please call (216) 661.6500 x4440.
VIP Member Packages
Keepers' Club Membership $250 - $499
All of the above, PLUS
- 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
- Subscription to ZtoU, the Zoo Society's VIP newsletter
- Separate invitation to attend ZooFriends' Night
Explorers' Club Membership $500 - $999
All of the above, PLUS
- Invitations to up to four tours, including more intimate, smaller behind-the-scenes tours (Member adults only)
- Separate invitation to attend the David Steffee Address
Naturalists' Club Membership $1,000 - $2,499
All of the above, PLUS
- Invitations to six tours including the most exclusive behind-the-scenes tour sites
- An exclusive Zoo Dinner where you can meet the curators and keepers and learn more about the Zoo / Zoo Society's thriving public / private partnership and the impact it is having locally and globally
- Recognition on prominent Zoo signage
- Facility rental discounts -- 25% off first rental, 20% off subsequent rentals
Directors' Club Membership $2,500 - $4,999
All of the above, PLUS
- Invitations to all tours including the most exclusive behind-the-scenes tour sites
- Enjoy Behind-the-scenes Private Cart Tours with a Zoo Docent (for up to six people) OR join us for Curator Breakfast to enjoy a walking tour of the Zoo grounds with one of our curators.
- Facility rental discounts -- 50% off first rental, 20% off subsequent rentals
- Recognition in the Zoo Society's Annual Report and Z Magazine
Benefactors' Club Membership $5,000 - $9,999
All of the above, PLUS
- In a very intimate setting, enjoy a gourmet food tasting by (and enjoyed with) the Zoo's gifted Executive Chef Vinnie Gaikens
- Facility rental discounts -- 75% off first rental, 20% off subsequent rentals
Founders' Club Membership $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
Read our Membership Terms & Conditions and Unaccompanied Minor Policy.
