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.