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Giving Communities
There are multiple ways to make a collective difference at the Minnesota Zoo. By joining one of our Giving Communities, you play an important role in expanding and accelerating the impact of the Zoo’s mission.
Friends of the Minnesota Zoo
$300 - $1,199
Support the Zoo we love while earning donor benefits like event invites and a donor membership.
✪ Benefits
Donor newsletter
Donor membership
Two guest tickets per visit
Invites to insider events and experiences
Director’s Circle
$1,200 - $9,999
Create a significant impact and access special Director’s Circle benefits and activities.
✪ Benefits
Donor newsletter
Donor membership
Two guest tickets per visit
Invites to insider events and experiences
Annual Impact Report and Donor Wall recognition
Dedicated parking spot
Bonus Friends membership
Behind-the-scenes experiences
President’s Club
$10,000+
Invest in the Zoo and advance its growth while receiving exclusive President's Club benefits.
✪ Benefits
Donor newsletter
Donor membership
Two guest tickets per visit
Invites to insider events and experiences
Annual Impact Report and Donor Wall recognition
Dedicated parking spot
Bonus Friends membership
Behind-the-scenes experiences
Exclusive President’s Club events and experiences
Circle of Life Society
Help the Zoo thrive for generations when you include the Minnesota Zoo Foundation in your estate planning and earn a place in our Circle of Life Society.
✪ Benefits
Donor newsletter
Invites to insider events and experiences
Annual Impact Report and Donor Wall recognition
Behind-the-scenes experiences
Compare Donor Benefits
The best part about being a Minnesota Zoo Foundation donor: you'll see firsthand your impact today, while making an investment in the Zoo’s tomorrow. You’ll also receive a variety of unique benefits and insider experiences for helping us further the Zoo’s mission.
| $50 | $100 | $300+ (Friends) | $1,200+ (Director’s Circle) | $3,000+ (Director’s Circle) | $6,000+ (Director’s Circle) | $10,000+ (President’s Club) | Circle of Life Society | |
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| Donor newsletter | ||||||||
| Invites to donor appreciation day | ||||||||
| Donor Membership to the Zoo* | ||||||||
| Invites to insider events and experiences | ||||||||
| Annual Impact Report and Donor Wall recognition | ||||||||
| Dedicated parking spot (first come, first served) | ||||||||
| Friends membership to give away* | ||||||||
| Behind-the-scenes experience | ||||||||
| Invites to President's Club events and experiences |
*Donor membership includes Zoo admission for two adults living at the same address, any children and/or grandchildren ages 21 and under, and allows the membership holder to bring two complimentary guests with each visit. Event invitations are sent via email. Please email us at donations@mnzoo.org to ensure we have your preferred email on file.
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Ways to Give
Everyone can support the Zoo in their own way. Every contribution makes an impact.
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Donor Resources
We answer questions and make contributing easy with these handy resources.
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Impact Stories
Read about the incredible work being done at the Zoo thanks to donor support.