What’s included when I sponsor an animal?
The grid below outlines the various benefits at the different levels of sponsorship.
Sponsorship Levels of Giving
| $25 - $74 | $75 - $249 | *$250 - $499 | *$500 - $999 | *$1,000 - $2,499 | $2,500+ | |
| Certificate of Sponsorship featuring sponsor's name | ||||||
| Information on sponsored animal | ||||||
| Name recognition on donor board in Peck Welcome Center | ||||||
| Alive magazine & Wild Things newsletter subscription | ||||||
| Invitation to Animal Safari, a behind-the-scenes event for sponsors & gift donors | ||||||
| Sponsor an Animal Decal | ||||||
| Zoo attraction passes | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | |
| 4-by-6-inch photo of sponsored animal | ||||||
| 8-by-10-inch photo of sponsored animal | ||||||
| A framed 8-by-10-inch photo of sponsored animal | ||||||
| Zoo admission pass | 2 | 4 | 8 | |||
| Parking pass | 1 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Behind-the-scenes Zoo tour for 6 people | ||||||
| Private keeper talk on sponsored animal for 6 people |
* You also have the option to decline your benefits to make your donation 100% tax-deductible.
A photo is only included with a new animal sponsorship package. You do not receive a photo with a renewal unless you have switched animals.
Listed below is the tax-deductible portion of each giving level:
- All giving levels $249 and under are 100% tax-deductible
- $250-$499 level - $9 is not tax-deductible
- $500-$999 level - $69 is not tax-deductible
- $1,000-$2,499 level - $97.50 is not tax-deductible
- $2,500+ level - $189.50 is not tax-deductible
At the $500 or higher giving level, animals are available for "sole" sponsorship. Click here for more information.