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Matching Gifts
Your support of Denver Zoo could be doubled if your employer offers a matching gift program! Many employers will match, even double, the charitable contribution portion of an employee’s Denver Zoo membership fee. The process is simple; merely complete your employer’s matching gift form and mail it to the Membership Department; we’ll do the rest! Check with your company’s human resources department for matching gift forms today!
Mail to:
Denver Zoo
Membership Department Matching Gifts
2300 Steele St
Denver, CO 80205
If you are renewing BEFORE your membership expires, please go to our early renewal page.
YOU SHOULD BE A MEMBER OF DENVER ZOO!
Your membership supports our work providing exceptional care for our animals, and conservation efforts both locally and internationally.
Terrific value - membership pays for itself in just three visits
Enjoy the zoo 365 days a year
Members’ only discounts – 20 percent off in gift shops, 10 percent off in restaurants
Members’ only check-in - No standing in line to buy tickets
Unlimited daytime admission for one adult member and one guest per zoo visit. Guest must attend with member.
Member benefits include:
One guest pass, good one time only
Zoo for Two
Unlimited daytime admission for two adults living at the same address named on the membership card, and does not include a guest feature.
Member benefits include:
One guest pass, good one time only
Family
Unlimited daytime admission for up to two adults living at the same address named on the membership card, and their children and/or grandchildren through the age of 18.
Member benefits include:
Two individual, one-time use, guest passes
Family Plus
Unlimited daytime admission for up to two adults living at the same address named on the membership card, and their children and/or grandchildren through the age of 18, PLUS one guest per zoo visit.
Member benefits include:
Two individual, one-time use, guest passes
Zoo Pride
Zoo Pride is a special group of patron level members who are deeply committed to Denver Zoo's mission and partner with us to ensure the continued vitality of the Zoo and our conservation and educational programs.
Zoo Pride levels allow unlimited daytime admission for up to two adults living at the same address named on the membership card, and their children and/or grandchildren through the age of 18. Additionally, all levels include an invitation to our annual Patron Breakfast just for Zoo Pride members and their families.
Join online by clicking on the category you want. We also offer a quarterly or bimonthly payment option to make it even easier to join! If you'd like to take advantage of this, please contact Bill Tortorici at 720-337-1475 or
btortorici@denverzoo.org.
Levels of Membership
Curator's Club
Member benefits include:
Four guests with every visit
Three single-use guest passes
Invitation to annual Patron Brunch
Director's Circle
Member benefits include:
Eight guests with every visit
Four single-use guest passes
Two tickets to Zoo Lights
Invitation to annual Patron Brunch
Invitation for two to annual Zoo Pride Dinner
President's Circle
Member benefits include:
10 guests with every visit
5 single-use guest passes
Invitation to annual Patron Brunch
4 tickets to Zoo Lights
Recognition on zoo donor wall
Invitation for two to annual Zoo Pride Dinners
Invitations to exhibit openings and special previews
Behind-the-scenes tour for 6 people
Chairman's Circle
Member benefits include:
10 guests with every visit
5 single-use guest passes
Invitation to annual Patron Brunch
6 tickets to Zoo Lights
Recognition listing on zoo donor wall
Invitation for two to annual Zoo Pride Dinner
Invitations to exhibit openings and special previews
Behind-the-scenes tour for six people
Breakfast or lunch with zoo senior staff member
Guardian Society
Member benefits include:
10 guests with every visit
5 single-use guest passes
Invitation to annual Patron Brunch
8 tickets to Zoo Lights
Invitations to exhibit openings and special previews
Recognition listing on Zoo donor wall
Invitation for two to annual Zoo Pride Dinner
Behind-the-scenes tour for six people
Breakfast or lunch with Zoo senior staff member
Conservation Society
Member benefits include:
10 guests with every visit
5 single-use guest passes
Invitation to annual Patron Brunch
10 tickets to Zoo Lights
Invitations to exhibit openings and special previews
Recognition listing on Zoo donor wall
Invitation for four to annual Zoo Pride Dinner
Behind-the-scenes tour for six people
Breakfast or lunch with Zoo senior staff member
10 percent discount on a facility rental (restrictions apply)
Special gift from Denver Zoo President
Estimated Fair Market Value of Benefits:The Internal Revenue Service has issued guidelines that affect the charitable contribution portion of memberships. Under those guidelines, members may claim the amount of their membership fee, less the fair market value of benefits received. For Individual members, the fair market value of benefits received is not substantial. The estimated fair market value of benefits received for other categories are: Individual & Guest $19; Zoo for Two $19; Family $34; Family Plus $34; Curator's Club $73; Director's Circle $174; President's Circle $205; Chairman's Circle $233; Guardian Society $275 and Conservation Society $375.
The material on this website is intended to provide general information, not legal or tax advice about specific situations or problems. Donors are encouraged to consult a lawyer or accountant for legal or tax matters.
MEMBERSHIP FAQs
Helpful answers to our most frequently asked membership questions
Q. How long is my membership valid?
Your membership is valid for one full year from the time of purchase.
Q. How can I purchase or renew a Zoo membership?
We offer four easy options:
Online - just fill out the appropriate information on our online membership application.
By phone - call the Membership Services Office 720-337-1478 Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Purchases by phone will be accepted with a MasterCard, Visa, Discover or American Express credit card.
In person - come into the Boettcher Welcome Center located at the Zoo's Main Entrance seven days a week, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. from March 1 to October 31, and between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. from November 1 to February 28. We will process your membership and give you your permanent membership cards right away.
Print and complete the membership application and mail it to:
Denver Zoo
2300 Steele Street
Denver, CO 80205
Q. At what age do you charge admission for child?
We charge admission for children age 3 and above. Children age 2 and younger are admitted free.
Q. How old must I be to have a membership in my name?
You must be at least 16 years or older to have a membership in your name.
Q. How long will it take to receive my membership cards?
If you come to the Zoo, you will receive your cards right away. If you submit your application by mail, online or by phone, your membership will be processed and mailed to you within two to three business days.
Q. How many cards will I receive?
The number of cards you receive is determined by the category you have selected, but no more than two.
Q. Can I loan out my membership card to a family member or friend?
No, your membership card(s) and associated privileges are not transferable to any other individual. Your membership has a tremendous value. To protect the rights of our members, we will ask to see your photo ID, such as a driver's license, at the time of your visit.
Q. Can I use my membership at other zoos?
No. At this time we do not participate in the reciprocity program.
Q. What do I do if I lose my membership card?
Call the Membership Services Office to report lost cards or come in to the Membership Services & Information Office. There is a $10 fee for replacement cards.
