Honor and Memorial

Looking for a thoughtful way to honor a loved one? A dedicated bench or sign can commemorate their love of animals or fond family memories at the Zoo.

This program can honor all the important occasions that fill our lives such as birthdays, marriages, anniversaries, graduations, retirements, and memorials. These contributions support the Cleveland Zoo Society’s Zoo Fund.

When you make a memorial or honor donation you will receive a receipt acknowledging your gift. If you choose, we will also send a letter to the individual(s) being honored or a family member of your loved one who has passed, informing them of your gift but keeping the amount of your gift confidential.

Obituary Information

If you want to direct family and friends to make gifts to the Cleveland Zoological Society, the following is suggested wording for an obituary:

In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to the Cleveland Zoological Society in memory of {deceased name}, Cleveland Zoological Society, 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH 44109 or online at ClevelandZooSociety.org/memorial.

Animal Habitat Signs

Includes a sign with your loved one’s name on it at the animal habitat of your choice (see list below). All placements are based on availability and exact location at each habitat will be selected by our staff.

This sign will remain at the habitat you choose for 10 years; at which time you may renew your gift or receive the sign as a memento.

$2,500 to $4,999 Signage Opportunities:

• Bison
• Reindeer
• Wolf Cabin

$5,000- $9,999 Signage Opportunities:

• Black Bear
• Greenhouse
• Grizzly Bear
• Lion
• Rhino Barn Indoor Viewing Window

Questions?

For additional information, please contact Kristen Levy, Philanthropy Officer, at 216-635-3346 or email Levy@ClevelandZooSociety.org

The Cleveland Zoological  Society reserves the right for final approval of all signage language.