Leadership 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 Zoo Fund and annual fund that that enables our education team to provide exceptional programming that will delight, inspire and motivate patrons to care for the natural world.

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 $1,200 or more, you profoundly impact the Zoo’s day-to-day activities and, ultimately, its future.

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, Greg Bockheim
  • 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, Greg Bockheim
  • 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 or to set up a payment plan, 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.