Donor Memberships

Make an Impact, Become a Donor Member!

Donor memberships of $300 or more are tax deductible less the value of the membership ($165). Members at the donor level enjoy membership to the Zoo and White River Gardens for their family and four guests, as well as special donor benefits. If you would like to mail in your donation, click here to print out the giving slip.   Proceeds from Donor Memberships help support the animal conservation mission of the Indianapolis Zoo.  Photo by Susan Lang

Gift Clubs

Levels and Benefits of Support

Keeper's Circle ($300-$599)
  ●  One year of FREE admission for two adults and all (grand)children under 21 PLUS four guests per visit
  ●  Discounted tickets to Zoobilation and Golfari
  ●  Three early Saturday admissions per year
  ●  Invitations to exclusive donor events
  ●  FREE subscription to the Inside the Zoo donor magazine
  ●  FREE admission to Christmas at the Zoo, Halloween ZooBoo, and Animals and All That Jazz
  ●  FREE parking during regular operating hours
  ●  20% discount on guest admission
  ●  15% discount on most items at the gift shops

Curator's Circle ($600-$899)
  ●  All of the benefits above
  ●  Four ride tickets per year

Director's Circle ($900-$1,249)
  ●  All of the benefits above
  ●  FREE stroller rental

Lowell Nussbaum Society

Journalist Lowell B. Nussbaum was not satisfied to simply imagine a zoo in Indianapolis. He helped found the Zoological Society on October 24, 1944. For the next eleven years he helped plan the future of the Zoo. The Indianapolis Zoo has named its donor society in Mr. Lowell Nussbaum's honor and it recognizes supporters who make an annual gift of $1,250 or more. The vision of Mr. Nussbaum and the founders of our Zoo lives on today through our friends who help make the dream a reality with generous financial support.

Levels and Benefits of Support

Chairman's Circle ($1,250-$2,499)
  ● All of the Gift Club benefits above
  ● One private behind-the-scenes experience
  ● Early ticket purchase option for 2013 Zoobilation
  ● Invitations to Zoo openings, lectures, and sneak previews
  ● Invitations to exclusive Nussbaum Society events
  ● Recognition at the annual Appreciation Dinner

Naturalist's Circle ($2,500-$4,999)
  ● All of the benefits above
  ● Facility rental discount

Guardian's Circle ($5,000-$9,999)
  ● All of the benefits above
  ● Private tour and lunch

Conservationist's Circle ($10,000-$24,999)
  ● All of the benefits above
  ● Meet & Greet with Zoo President, Mike Crowther

Steward's Circle ($25,000 and above)
  ● All of the benefits above
  ● Private gathering with a Zoo leader 

For more information about annual giving contact:
Ms. Taylor Schuh
Annual Giving Officer
(317) 630-2025
nussbaum@indyzoo.com

100% tax deductible