The zoo's West Gate

Join a Donor Club

When you support Lincoln Park Zoo as a Donor Club member, you fund world-class animal care, protect species across the planet, and share the gift of science and nature with the next generation. As a thank you, you’ll receive exclusive benefits, including special event invites, priority registration for camps and programs, and unlimited free parking.

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Adult and child riding the AT&T Endangered Species Carousel

Donor Club Members May Receive:

  • Unlimited free parking
  • Behind-the-scenes tour opportunities
  • Invitations to special events, like Walking Tours and Breakfast at the Zoo
  • Earliest registration opportunity for zoo camps
  • Free rides on the AT&T Endangered Species Carousel and Lionel Train Adventure
  • Free or discounted admission to more than 100 Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA)-accredited institutions nationwide
  • …and more!

Donor Club Levels

Donors’ Circle

For as little as $1 per day, enjoy unlimited free parking, train and carousel rides, priority camp registration, a front-of-scenes tour, and more.

$365+

Conservators’ Council

Become an integral partner in the work we do in Chicago and around the world. Enjoy behind-the-scenes opportunities, special events, and more.

$2000+

Chairman’s Council

Deepen your commitment to Chicago’s free zoo and enjoy one-of-a-kind experiences for you and your family.

$25,000+

Donors’ Circle Benefits

Benefits
Curators’ Circle
$365 to $499
Explorers’ Circle
$500 to $999
Ecologists’ Circle
$1,000 to $1,999
Unlimited free parking Included
Included
Included
Early access for Summer Conservation Camp registration Included
Included
Included
Exclusive access to Lincoln Park Zoo Member Lounge Included
Included
Included
10 Complimentary rides on the Endangered Species Carousel or Lionel Train Adventure Included
Included
Included
Discounts in Lincoln Park Zoo gift shop and restaurants Included
Included
Included
New animal previews Included
Included
Included
Members-only ZooLights preview Included
Included
Included
Discounts on zoo-wide ticketed events Included
Included
Included
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Invitations to donor-exclusive zoo programs Included
Included
Included
FREE access to zoolife TV Included
Included
Included
Free or discounted admission to other AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums Included
Included
Included
Recognition in the digital Annual Report Included
Included
Included
Invitation to the Annual Meeting Included
Included
Invitation to Zoo Luminary tours Included
Included

Conservators’ Council Benefits

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Benefits
Council Patron
$2,000 to $4,999
Council Steward
$5,000 to $9,999
Council Ambassador
$10,000 to $24,999
Unlimited free parking Included
Included
Included
Early access for Summer Conservation Camp registration Included
Included
Included
Exclusive access to Lincoln Park Zoo Member Lounge Included
Included
Included
Unlimited complimentary rides on the Endangered Species Carousel or Lionel Train Adventure Included
Included
Included
Discounts in Lincoln Park Zoo gift shop and restaurants Included
Included
Included
New animal previews Included
Included
Included
Members-only ZooLights preview Included
Included
Included
Discounts on zoo-wide ticketed events Included
Included
Included
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Invitations to donor-exclusive zoo programs Included
Included
Included
FREE access to zoolife TV Included
Included
Included
Free or discounted admission to other AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums Included
Included
Included
Recognition in the digital Annual Report Included
Included
Included
Invitation to the Annual Meeting Included
Included
Included
Invitation to Zoo Luminary tours Included
Included
Included
Recognition on the Honor Roll of Donors (located at Pepper Family Wildlife Center) Included
Included
Included
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Private front-of-scenes tour with Animal Care staff Included
Private behind-the-scenes tour with Animal Care staff Included
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Invitation to Chair’s Dinner with Members of the Board of Trustees Included

Chairman’s Council Benefits

Benefits
Chairman’s Council
$25,000+
Unlimited free parking Included
Early access for Summer Conservation Camp registration Included
Exclusive access to Lincoln Park Zoo Member Lounge Included
Unlimited complimentary rides on the Endangered Species Carousel or Lionel Train Adventure Included
Discounts in Lincoln Park Zoo gift shop and restaurants Included
New animal previews Included
Members-only ZooLights preview Included
Discounts on zoo-wide ticketed events Included
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Invitations to donor-exclusive zoo programs Included
FREE access to zoolife TV Included
Free or discounted admission to other AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums Included
Recognition in the digital Annual Report Included
Invitation to the Annual Meeting Included
Invitation to Zoo Luminary tours Included
Recognition on the Honor Roll of Donors (located at Pepper Family Wildlife Center) Included
Invitation to ZooLights Holiday Party  width=
Private behind-the-scenes tour with Animal Care staff Included
Invitation to Chair’s Dinner with Members of the Board of Trustees Included
Curated zoo experience Included

More Information


Have a question about joining a Donor Club? Want to talk to a real person? Email annualfund@lpzoo.org or call 312-742-2321 to learn more.

Get more information on making a stock gift; scheduling monthly giving; contributing via a Donor Advised Fund, Foundation, or IRA; or making your dollar go further with a matching gift.

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