The Annual Fund

Donate to Lincoln Park Zoo

Your contribution to the Annual Fund helps keep the zoo free and open every day, enabling millions of individuals and families to experience the wonder of wildlife each year.

Because of friends like you, we’re able to provide exemplary animal care, offer an array of education programs and maintain our world-class conservation efforts at home and around the globe.

You can be proud of your support of Lincoln Park Zoo’s animals and exhibits—our shared treasure in the heart of Chicago.

Gifts to the Annual Fund are welcome in any amount.

Lincoln Park Zoo Donor Clubs

Please consider joining a special group of dedicated zoo friends as a Donor Club member. You will be first in line for insider information and exclusive experiences.

Donors' Circle

Curators' Circle - Gifts of $365 to $499
Explorers' Circle - Gifts of $500 to $999
Ecologists' Circle - Gifts of $1,000 to $1,999

Conservators' Council

Council Associate - Gifts of $2,000 to $2,999
Council Patron - Gifts of $3,000 to $4,999
Council Steward - Gifts of $5,000 to $9,999
Council Ambassador - Gifts of $10,000 to $24,999

Chairman's Council

Gifts of $25,000+

Curators' Circle Benefits

Unlimited free daily parking when you visit the zoo
Recognition in the Lincoln Park Zoo Annual Report
Invitation to exclusive Breakfast at the Zoo event
Subscription to biannual Zoo Insider e-newsletter
Priority enrollment for Summer Conservation Camp and Zoo Crew
Discounts on select programs and in zoo shops and restaurants
Free or discounted admission at more than 100 zoos nationwide
Two complimentary passes to SuperZooPicnic
Free admission to Members Lounge at ZooLights
Invitations to free Members-Only Mornings and Zoo Safari Tours
Updates on the latest news and arrivals with the award-winning Lincoln Park Zoo magazine

Explorers' Circle Benefits

Unlimited free daily parking when you visit the zoo
Opportunity to attend a curator-led walking tour
Invitation to the Annual Meeting
Recognition in the Lincoln Park Zoo Annual Report
Invitation to exclusive Breakfast at the Zoo event
Subscription to biannual Zoo Insider e-newsletter
Priority enrollment for Summer Conservation Camp and Zoo Crew
Discounts on select programs and in zoo shops and restaurants
Free or discounted admission at more than 100 zoos nationwide
Two Complimentary passes to SuperZooPicnic
Free admission to Members Lounge at ZooLights
Invitations to free Members-Only Mornings and Zoo Safari Tours
Updates on the latest news and arrivals with the award-winning Lincoln Park Zoo magazine

Ecologists' Circle Benefits

Unlimited free daily parking when you visit the zoo
Invitation to exclusive Lincoln Park Zoo Night Hike
10 free AT&T Endangered Species Carousel rides
Opportunity to attend a curator-led walking tour
Invitation to the Annual Meeting
Recognition in the Lincoln Park Zoo Annual Report
Invitation to exclusive Breakfast at the Zoo event
Subscription to biannual Zoo Insider e-newsletter
Priority enrollment for Summer Conservation Camp and Zoo Crew
Discounts on select programs and in zoo shops and restaurants
Free or discounted admission at more than 100 zoos nationwide
Four complimentary passes to SuperZooPicnic
Free admission to Members Lounge at ZooLights
Invitations to free Members-Only Mornings and Zoo Safari Tours
Updates on the latest news and arrivals with the award-winning Lincoln Park Zoo magazine

Council Associate Benefits

Unlimited free daily parking when you visit the zoo
Opportunity to attend a walking tour with a zoo luminary
Invitation to VIP ZooLights Party
Recognition on Honor Roll of Donors in the Kovler Lion House
Invitation to exclusive VIP Sip Donor Cocktail Reception
Invitation to Lincoln Park Zoo Night Hike
10 Free AT&T Endangered Species Carousel rides
Opportunity to attend a curator-led walking tour
Invitation to the Annual Meeting
Recognition in the Lincoln Park Zoo Annual Report
Invitation to Breakfast at the Zoo Event
Subscription to biannual Zoo Insider e-newsletter
Priority enrollment for Summer Conservation Camp and Zoo Crew
Discounts on select programs and in zoo shops and restaurants
Free or discounted admission at more than 100 zoos nationwide
Four complimentary passes to SuperZooPicnic
Free admission to Members Lounge at ZooLights
Invitations to free Members-Only Mornings and Zoo Safari Tours
Updates on the latest news and arrivals with the award-winning Lincoln Park Zoo magazine

Council Patron Benefits

Unlimited free daily parking when you visit the zoo
Opportunity to schedule a silver-level behind-the-scenes tour
Unlimited AT&T Endangered Species Carousel rides
Opportunity to attend a walking tour with a zoo luminary
Invitation to VIP ZooLights Party
Recognition on Honor Roll of Donors in the Kovler Lion House
Invitation to exclusive VIP Sip Donor Cocktail Reception
Invitation to Lincoln Park Zoo Night Hike
Opportunity to attend a curator-led walking tour
Invitation to the Annual Meeting
Recognition in the Lincoln Park Zoo Annual Report
Invitation to Breakfast at the Zoo event
Subscription to biannual Zoo Insider e-newsletter
Priority enrollment for Summer Conservation Camp and Zoo Crew
Discounts on select programs and in zoo shops and restaurants
Free or discounted admission at more than 100 zoos nationwide
Four complimentary passes to SuperZooPicnic
Free admission to Members Lounge at ZooLights
Invitations to free Members-Only Mornings and Zoo Safari Tours
Updates on the latest news and arrivals with the award-winning Lincoln Park Zoo magazine

Council Steward Benefits

Unlimited free daily parking when you visit the zoo
Opportunity to schedule a gold-level behind-the-scenes tour
Invitation to Dinner with the President
Unlimited AT&T Endangered Species Carousel rides
Opportunity to attend a walking tour with a zoo luminary
Invitation to VIP ZooLights Party
Recognition on Honor Roll of Donors in the Kovler Lion House
Invitation to VIP Sip: Donor Recognition Cocktail Reception
Invitation to exclusive Lincoln Park Zoo Night Hike
Opportunity to attend curator-led walking tour
Invitation to the Annual Meeting
Recognition in the Lincoln Park Zoo Annual Report
Invitation to Breakfast at the Zoo event
Subscription to biannual Zoo Insider e-newsletter
Invitation to VIP Sip Donor Cocktail Reception
Priority enrollment for Summer Conservation Camp and Zoo Crew
Discounts on select programs and in zoo shops and restaurants
Free or discounted admission at more than 100 zoos nationwide
Four complimentary passes to SuperZooPicnic
Free admission to Members Lounge at ZooLights
Invitations to free Members-Only Mornings and Zoo Safari Tours
Updates on the latest news and arrivals with the award-winning Lincoln Park Zoo magazine

Council Ambassador Benefits

Unlimited free daily parking when you visit the zoo
Zookeeper or Vet for a Day experience
Opportunity to schedule a gold-level behind-the-scenes tour
Invitation to a Dinner with the President
Unlimited AT&T Endangered Species Carousel rides
Opportunity to attend a walking tour with a zoo luminary
Invitation to VIP ZooLights Party
Recognition on Honor Roll of Donors in the Kovler Lion House
Invitation to exclusive VIP Sip Donor Cocktail Reception
Invitation to Lincoln Park Zoo Night Hike
Opportunity to attend a curator-led walking tour
Invitation to the Annual Meeting
Recognition in the Lincoln Park Zoo Annual Report
Invitation to Breakfast at the Zoo event
Subscription to biannual Zoo Insider e-newsletter
Priority enrollment for Summer Conservation Camp and Zoo Crew
Discounts on select programs and in zoo shops and restaurants
Free or discounted admission at more than 100 zoos nationwide
Four complimentary passes to SuperZooPicnic
Free admission to Members Lounge at ZooLights
Invitations to free Members-Only Mornings and Zoo Safari Tours
Updates on the latest news and arrivals with the award-winning Lincoln Park Zoo magazine

Chairman's Council Benefits

Receive all the benefits of the Council Ambassador level in addition to a personalized zoo experience crafted for each donor's specific interest at Lincoln Park Zoo.