Leadership Society

Members Gone Wild!

The Leadership Society recognizes and thanks the generosity of donors whose leadership-level giving helps sustain and strengthen the Virginia Zoo's mission. In return, membership enjoy exclusive opportunities to connect more closely with the animals, conservation work, and experiences their generosity makes possible.

Your annual gift to the Zoo Fund provides the support needed to care for our animals, advance conservation efforts, and create engaging educational experiences that inspire our community to care for the natural world. 

Your generosity creates memorable experiences for families, inspires future conservationists, and sparks a lifelong appreciation for wildlife.
By making an annual gift of $1,200 or more, you help ensure the Virginia Zoo continues to thrive for generations to come.

Membership Levels

$1,200 Wildife Champion

  • Household Deluxe Membership (two adults, up to 10 children and three additional adult guests) 
  • 24 Train rides
  • Invitations to Leadership Society special events
  • 10 Zoo admission tickets to share

$2,500 Wildlife Ambassador

  • Household Deluxe Membership 
  • 24 Train rides
  • Behind the Scenes Tour for up to 6 guests
  • Invitations to Leadership Society special events
  • 10 Zoo admission tickets to share

$5,000 Wildlife Protector

  • Household Deluxe Membership 
  • 24 Train rides
  • Behind the Scenes Tour for up to 6 guests led by Zoo Director
  • Invitations to Leadership Society special events
  • 10 Zoo admission tickets to share

$10,000 Wildlife Guardian 

  • Household Deluxe Membership 
  • 24 Train rides
  • Behind the Scenes Tour for up to 6 guests led by Zoo Director
  • Invitations to Leadership Society & Corporate Partner special events
  • 10 Zoo admission tickets to share

* 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 call 757-441-2374 (226) or email.

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.