Friends of the Wild, our closest circle of donors, fuel our work for animals, people, and the planet while enjoying our most generous benefits.
Your gift will be matched up to $150,000 by a group of generous donors now until December 31. Make 2x the impact for the animals at the Zoo and those we help protect in the wild.
GIVING LEVELS:
Zoologist $1,000+ | Curator $2,500+ | Veterinarian $5,000+ | Director $10,000+ | Ambassador $25,000+ | Advocate $50,000+ | Champion $100,000+
Explore Benefits
ALL GIVING LEVELS ($1,000+ Annually)
- Transferable Zoo Membership for four adults, age 18 and older, and four children
- Free year-round daytime admission and free parking with no reservations required
- Special Access for four individuals: Summer Early Entry and Glowfari Lantern Festival
- Discounts: Gift Shop, ZooCamp, Education programs, and select special events
- Discounted admission at over 125 zoos and aquariums nationwide
- Invitations to donor-exclusive events and previews
- Annual recognition in Oakland Zoo's Impact Report
$2,500+
- Benefits above, plus Zoo or Vet Hospital tour for up to four people so you can learn about the Zoo’s programs for animal wellbeing, conservation and rescue
$5,000+
- Benefits above, plus intimate Behind-the-Scenes gathering: Invitation for up to four people to experience the level of care we provide our resident animals and rescued wildlife
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Gibbons photo: Steven Gotz
