• 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 Species 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.

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!

Levels & Benefits
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

Voyager $250-$499

• Invitation to the Friends-Only Farm Babies Event and two additional Behind-the-Scenes Tours

Explorer $500-$999

• Advance Registration to Zoo Camp
• Invitation to the Friends-Only Farm Babies Event and two additional Behind-the-Scenes Tours

Naturalist $1,000-$2,499

• Invitation to a special Behind-the-Scenes Tour
• Advance Registration to Zoo Camp
• Invitation to the Zoo Director’s Dinner
• 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

Guardian $2,500-$4,999

• Private Behind-the-Scenes Tour for up to six people
• Advance Registration for Zoo Camp
• Invitation to Zoo’s Director’s Dinner
• 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

Conservator $5,000-$9,999

• Exclusive Animal Encounter
• Advance registration for Zoo Camp
• Invitation to Zoo’s Director’s Dinner
• 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

Steward $10,000 and Above

• Private Tour of the Minnesota Zoo and lunch with Zoo Director
• Advance registration for Zoo Camp
• Invitation to Director’s Dinner
• 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.

If you prefer to send your donation through the mail, click here for a printable form.