Leadership Conservation Society

Members Gone Wild!

The Leadership Society is the Zoo’s way of thanking its most generous annual supporters and bringing donors even closer to the life of the Zoo.

As a Leadership Society donor, your gift supports the Virginia Zoo’s annual fund, the Zoo Fund, and helps fill the gap between our earned revenue and the costs of providing exceptional mission based programming.

Your generosity creates experiences that bond families, inspire students, and spark a lifelong appreciation for the animals we all love. By making an annual gift of $1,000 or more, you make a profound impact on the Zoo’s day-to-day activities and, ultimately, its future.

Membership Levels

$1,000 Wildife Champion

  • Annual Membership for members immediate family and up to 5 guests per visit PLUS
  • Unlimited Train rides
  • Behind the Scenes Tour for up to 4 guests
  • Invitations to Leadership Society special events
  • Virginia Zoo Leadership SWAG, new every year
  • 10 Zoo admission tickets to share

$2,500 Wildlife Ambassador

  • Annual Membership for members immediate family and up to 5 guests per visit PLUS
  • Unlimited Train rides
  • Behind the Scenes Tour for up to 6 guests
  • Invitations to Leadership Society special events
  • Priority registration for Zoo Camp
  • Virginia Zoo Leadership SWAG, new every year
  • 25 Zoo admission tickets to share
  • 2 tickets to Roar & Pour

$5,000 Wildlife Protector

  • Annual Membership for members immediate family and up to 10 guests per visit PLUS
  • Unlimited Train rides
  • Behind the Scenes Tour for up to 6 guests led by Zoo Director, Greg Bockheim
  • Invitations to Leadership Society special events
  • Priority registration for Zoo Camp
  • Virginia Zoo Leadership SWAG, new every year
  • 50 Zoo admission tickets to share
  • Annual membership to gift to someone special
  • 2 VIP tickets to Roar & Pour
  • 4 tickets to ZooBoo

$10,000 Wildlife Guardian 

  • Annual Membership for members immediate family and up to 10 guests per visit PLUS
  • Unlimited Train rides
  • Behind the Scenes Tour for up to 8 guests led by Zoo Director, Greg Bockheim
  • Invitations to Leadership Society & Corporate Partner special events
  • Priority registration for Zoo Camp
  • Virginia Zoo Leadership SWAG, new every year
  • 100 Zoo admission tickets to share
  • Annual membership to gift to someone special
  • 4 VIP tickets to Roar & Pour
  • 8 tickets to ZooBoo

* Tangible benefits may be declined to allow for a fully tax-deductible contribution. Benefits and admission tickets may also be waived or donated as certificates for charity auction/school events at the donor’s request.

For more information or to set up a payment plan, call 757-441-2374 (220) or email the Development Director, Angela Benard.

All gifts are directed to the Zoo Fund unless otherside designated. If you wish to direct your gift to someone else, please contact the Development Department.