Conservation Circle members comprise the premier membership group for the Oregon Zoo, with annual contributions starting at $1,000. Members are those who support wildlife conservation, education, environmental sustainability and a financially strong future for the zoo.
As a member of the Conservation Circle, your donation will make a difference in the care and well being of animals both at the zoo and around the world, and you'll have a positive influence on a cherished community resource. Plus, you'll receive these benefits:
Special events and recognition
- a special welcome event and behind-the-scenes tour for new Conservation Circle members
- an exclusive ZooLights holiday event
- recognition on the zoo's annual donor wall
- exclusive previews of new exhibits
- Beastly Bites, special insider events exclusive to Conservation Circle members
- invitation to Zoofari, a series of behind-the-scenes experiences
- discounts on Zoolala
- Sunrise events
- recognition in ZooTracks
Free admission, passes and subscriptions
- unlimited regular zoo admission for 12 months for one or two named individuals and children or grandchildren 18 or younger
- four free guests with every visit
- four free guest passes for family and friends*
- free admission to all Sunset at the Zoo events
- unlimited admission to ZooLights
- member coupons throughout the year
- subscription to ZooTracks, the Oregon Zoo member magazine, and eTracks updates
- insider news
Discounts and gift certificates
- two $25 gift certificates for zoo camp or other education programs*
- Washington Park and Zoo Railway tickets
- purchases at the ZooStore
- zoo eating establishments
- reciprocal admission benefits at over 120 zoos throughout the United States
Silver level
In addition to the above benefits, for an annual contribution of $5,000 or more, Silver Conservation Circle members receive:
- a private, behind-the-scenes tour
- four family-level zoo memberships to give to friends or family members
Gold level
In addition to the above benefits for the basic and Silver Conservation Circle memberships, for an annual contribution of $10,000 or more, Gold Conservation Circle members receive:
- private catered event and private behind-the-scenes tour led by the zoo director
- recognition on the zoo's lifetime donor wall after five years at the Gold level
Join online now
Questions?
Shannon Christianson
Major gifts/gift planning manager
shannon.christianson@oregonzoo.org
503-914-6029
*The value of these benefits is not tax-deductible. You may choose to decline these benefits to receive a full tax deduction, and OZF will donate them to a worthy organization in our community.