Friends of the Minnesota Zoo – A Giving Society

Friends of the Minnesota Zoo is an exceptional group of individuals who have taken a leadership role through their commitment to the Zoo. In return for their investment in the Zoo’s conservation and education work, Friends are rewarded with opportunities to enjoy a variety of special benefits and privileges that deepen their commitment to wildlife and the Zoo.

We invite you to become a Friend of the Minnesota Zoo today!

All Friends of the Minnesota Zoo receive:

• A Supporting Membership, which includes a maximum of two named adults residing at the same address and their dependent children or grandchildren under 18 (must be accompanied by the member) and free parking
• Two free guests each visit (must be accompanied by the member)
• Invitations to Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Tours offered throughout the year

		Invitation to the Friends-Only Farm Babies Event and two additional Behind-the-Scenes Tours Two transferable Good-Any-Day passes: free parking and admission for two individuals. Valid for one year from issue date
		Advance Registration to Zoo Camp Invitation to the Friends-Only Farm Babies Event and two additional Behind-the-Scenes Tours Two transferable Good-Any-Day passes: free parking and admission for two individuals. Valid for one year from issue date
		Invitation to a special Behind-the-Scenes Tour Advance Registration to Zoo Camp Invitation to the Zoo Director’s Dinner Four transferable Good-Any-Day passes: free parking and admission for two individuals. Valid for one year from issue date Invitation to the Friends-Only Farm Babies Event and three additional Behind-the-Scenes Tours Recognition on the Annual Donor Wall and in the Zoo’s Annual Report
		Private Behind-the-Scenes Tour for up to six people Advance Registration for Zoo Camp Invitation to Zoo’s Director’s Dinner Four transferable Good-Any-Day passes: free parking and admission for two individuals. Valid for one year from issue date Invitation to the Friends-Only Farm Babies Event and three additional Behind-the-Scenes Tours Recognition on the Annual Donor Wall and in the Zoo’s Annual Report
		Exclusive Animal Encounter Advance registration for Zoo Camp Invitation to Zoo’s Director’s Dinner Four transferable Good-Any-Day passes: free parking and admission for two individuals. Valid for one year from issue date Invitation to the Friends-Only Farm Babies Event and three additional Behind-the-Scenes Tours Recognition on the Annual Donor Wall and in the Zoo’s Annual Report
		Private Tour of the Minnesota Zoo and lunch with Zoo Director Advance registration for Zoo Camp Invitation to Director’s Dinner Four transferable Good-Any-Day passes: free parking and admission for two individuals. Valid for one year from issue date Invitation to the Friends-Only Farm Babies Event and three additional Behind-the-Scenes Tours Recognition on the Annual Donor Wall and in the Zoo’s Annual Report
	For more information regarding benefits, please call the Minnesota Zoo Foundation Office at 952.431.9237.

Many Reasons to Support the Minnesota Zoo
	The Minnesota Zoo is the state's largest environmental learning center, serving more than one million people every year
	The Minnesota Zoo is a conservation leader within its 500 acre site and around the world
	The Minnesota Zoo is a statewide attraction with award winning exhibits, animal demonstrations and public events
	The Minnesota Zoo participates In 24 Aza species survival programs and directs the Tiger Survival Plan.
	More than 145,000 students and teachers visit the Zoo each year on field trips.
	The Zoo has nearly 2,500 animals in its collections representing 380 species.