DONOR CIRCLES

Your Support Makes a World of Difference! When you invest in Brookfield Zoo Chicago as a member of the Donor Circles, you become an essential partner in all that we do.

Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s Donor Circles celebrate the enthusiastic partners who share our passion for wildlife conservation. The consistent support for our Annual Fund from the members of these groups helps us maintain the highest level of care and welfare for every animal, develop enriching educational programs for visitors, and invest in conservation efforts worldwide.

 

 


Support for our Annual Fund ensures we can:

  • • Create unique and enriching activities for each of the more than 3,500 animals who call our Zoo home.
  • • Provide meaningful experiences for our Zoo guests and outreach program participants.
  • • Invest in understanding the science behind animal care and welfare.
  • • Collaborate in field research efforts around the world.
  • • Develop innovative veterinary and animal health practices.
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Join our community of enthusiastic partners who share our passion for wildlife conservation and invest in our success.


ALL MEMBERS OF THE SAFARI CIRCLE, BISON CIRCLE, AND PRESIDENT'S CIRCLE RECEIVE:

  • • Access to the Donor Societies phone line and email for requests or questions
  • • Priority registration opportunities
  • • Exclusive communications with insider information
  • • Private event room rental discount
  • • Complimentary one-time use Zoo coupons


IN ADDITION, ALL MEMBERS OF THE BISON CIRCLE AND PRESIDENT'S CIRCLE RECEIVE:

  • • A Donor Circles recognition card, which provides all the benefits of a general Brookfield Zoo Chicago membership PLUS unlimited free admission to ticketed attractions
  • • Complimentary South Lot parking
  • • Discounts throughout the Zoo:
  •      • Free seed sticks for the parakeet aviary
  •      • Free giraffe feeding 
  •      • 10% food and beverage discount (excludes alcohol)

 
Additional benefits are offered at each Donor Circle level (see details below). For more information, email DonorCircles@brookfieldzoo.org or call 708.688.8560.

LEVELS OF DONOR CIRCLES

 

Additional Donor Circle benefits by level include: 

Safari Circle Friend ($1,000-$1,999)
• Opportunity for an annual docent-led tour of the zoo
• ​Invitation to one annual lecture series event, featuring zoo experts
• 6 all-inclusive guest passes to share with friends and family


Bison Circle Patron ($2,000-$4,999)
• Opportunity for an annual private golf cart tour
• Invitation to lecture series, featuring zoo experts
• 10 all-inclusive guest passes to share with friends and family
• Invitations to special animal and exhibit previews
• Invitations to exclusive donor appreciation events (Summer Picnic and Holiday Magic Reception)
• Recognition in the annual Impact Report and on donor wall
 
Bison Circle Advocate ($5,000-$9,999)
• All of the benefits listed above, plus:
• An annual exclusive animal encounter
• VIP Parking (subject to availability) during one visit per year
• The opportunity to invite two additional guests to our donor appreciation events
 
Bison Circle Conservator ($10,000-$24,999)
• All of the benefits listed above, plus:

• Additional all-inclusive guest passes to share with friends and family

• VIP Parking (subject to availability) for pre-scheduled visits
 
President’s Circle Benefactor ($25,000+)
• All of the benefits listed above, plus:
• VIP Parking (subject to availability) on request
• The opportunity to invite additional guests to our donor appreciation events
• Invitation to travel with the President/CEO
• Invitation to an annual event hosted by the President & CEO