Become a Friend of the Zoo and enjoy a unique membership with exciting benefits and recognition.
The Friends of the Philadelphia Zoo are our most dedicated supporters. By becoming a Friend, you will receive all the benefits of a general membership plus invitations to exclusive behind-the-scenes tours, special recognition and a host of unique events. Call 215-243-5673 for more information, or join online now.
Join/Renew Friends
Supporter—$400
All the benefits of the general membership plus
- Up to three adult names listed on your membership card
- Unlimited admission for 4 guests with cardholder visit
- One free ride per visit for each family member on the Channel 6 Zooballoon, Swan Boats, camels, ponies and draft horses, PZ Express Train, and Dodge Wild Earth™
- Complimentary admission for four to Razzle Dazzle Friends Picnic
- Invitation to exclusive conservation lectures
- Invitation to An Evening Among Friends dinner and awards ceremony
- Invitation to Zoobilee, one of the Zoo's most popular fundraising parties
- Advance notice of the Zoo's travel programs
- Subscription to the North Gate newsletter
- Recognition of support in the Zoo's Annual Report
Benefactor—$800
All the benefits of the Supporter level plus
- Invitation to behind-the-scenes curator breakfast
- Discount on selected domestic trips via the Zoo's travel program
- 4 guest passes
Associate—$1,300
All the benefits of the Benefactor level plus
- Two complimentary tickets to An Evening Among Friends dinner and awards ceremony
- Invitation to the Zoo's season premiere event
- Two complimentary passes for the Channel 6 Zooballoon
- Onsite recognition on the Friends donor board, located at Bird Lake Plaza
- 6 guest passes
Patron—$2,500
All the benefits of the Associate level plus
- Two complimentary tickets to Zoobilee, the 2nd Thursday in June.
- Invitation to the Zoobilee preview party
- 8 guest passes
President's Circle—$5,000
All the benefits of the Patron level plus
- Exclusive behind-the scenes adventure for you and four guests with a Zoo curator (upon request)
- Two additional complimentary tickets to An Evening Among Friends dinner and awards ceremony
- 10 guest passes
Leadership Partner—$10,000
All the benefits of the President's Circle level plus
- Private dinner and tour for you and four guests with Zoo President (upon request)
- Two top level tickets to Zoobilee with associated recognition and benefits
- Discount of 15% on a Zoo facility rental
- 12 guest passes
Founder—$15,000
All the benefits of the Leadership Partner level plus
- Private dinner and tour for you and six guests with Zoo President and a Zoo curator (upon request)
Keeper of the Kingdom—$20,000
All the benefits of the Founder level plus you may select one of the following:
- A cocktail reception for you and ten guests in Solitude
- Animal feeding frenzy for you and four guests
- Evening Channel 6 Zooballoon ride with you and four guests (weather permitting)
- Opportunity to name a new baby zoo animal*
*Animal and name to be approved at the discretion of the Zoo's Chief Executive Officer.
Join/Renew Friends
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