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Giving Communities

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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.

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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


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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


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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


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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
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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