The Guardian Society

Through cumulative annual gifts of $365 or more, Guardian Society donors provide Potter Park Zoo the stability and support to provide the very best care to our animals and outstanding programming to residents. You can make a one-time gift or spread your gift over the year (by donating monthly or on whatever schedule you prefer). Benefits and opportunities by circle level are outlined below.

Join a Circle by donating here.

Keeper Circle: $365 one-time or $30 per month

  • An invitation to our annual Keeper Walk — a chance to tour the Zoo with our Head Zookeeper and hear about the inside scoop at the Zoo.
  • Unlimited daytime admission for 2 adult members and all children in household plus free parking (Deluxe Zoo membership). Also includes free admission to Boo at the Zoo & Wonderland of Lights for your family!
  • At least two special behind-the-scenes videos with our keepers annually.

Leader Circle: $1,000 one-time or $84 per month

  • All Keeper Circle perks.
  • An invitation to a small group donor behind-the-scenes experience (for example, feeding an animal, experience an animal training, etc.).
  • Personalized zoo tour for up to 6 people.
  • Recognition on the donor board in entry plaza.

Champion Circle: $5,000 one-time or $417 per month

  • All Leader Circle perks.
  • Behind-the-scenes animal experience for up to 4 people.
  • Six additional tickets to the annual event or events of your choice.*

Director Circle: $10,000 one-time or $834 per month

  • All Champion Circle perks.
  • Personal tour and breakfast or lunch for up to 6 people with our Zoo Director.
  • Website recognition, if desired.

*Please note: Tickets to events are often limited. We will do our best to accommodate as many ticket requests as possible so please get requests in as early as possible.

Also note: You can opt in or out of the “perk” of deluxe membership. Opting in will reduce the tax deductibility of your gift by $145.