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Become a Friend
The Friends of the Philadelphia Zoo is an membership group dedicated to the improvement and well-being of the Zoo. This upper level membership allows each Friend to receive incredible benefits and attend exclusive Zoo events while providing integral support to many areas of the Zoo.
As a member of the Friends, you become a part of the Zoo’s immediate family, sharing in each and every new Zoo endeavor. Join today or upgrade now to immediately begin experiencing amazing benefits such as behind-the-scenes tours, special zookeeper talks and premium reserved parking!
You can join online today or contact us at 215-243-5392 or franzke.lori@phillyzoo.org for more information!
Friends of the Philadelphia Zoo Enjoy All the Offerings of General Zoo Membership
Free Zoo admission all year long
Free admission to Treehouse and Birds of Australia exhibits
Free or discounted admission to 100 zoos in the United States
MemberNews subscription and e-newsletter
Exclusive members-only Zoo strolls
Discounts on Zoo education programs, family workshops, Zoo gifts and souvenirs
The knowledge that your support helps the Zoo!
Supporter: $400 - $799 Level Membership
All the benefits of general Zoo membership plus:
Up to three adult names listed on your membership card
Unlimited admission for four additional guests per Zoo visit, when Friends membership card is presented
One free ride, per visit, for each family member on the Channel 6 Zooballoon ®, Swan Boats, camels, ponies, draft horses, PZ Express Train and Amazon Rainforest Carousel
Invitations to exclusive Friends of the Philadelphia Zoo events, including curator conversations, behind-the-scenes tours and conservation lectures
All the benefits of President’s Circle level membership plus:
100 tickets for the Zoo’s Community Passport Program*
One complimentary Zoo on Wheels or Zoo on Wheels Birthday Party **
Founder: $15,000 - $19,999 Level Membership
All the benefits of Leadership Partner level membership plus:
200 tickets for the Zoo’s Community Passport Program
Ten general admission guest passes
Keeper of the Kingdom: $20,000 Level Membership
All the benefits of Founder level membership plus:
400 tickets for the Zoo’s Community Passport Program
Opportunity to name a Philadelphia Zoo animal. (Animal and name must be approved, according to the discretion of the Zoo’s Chief Executive Officer)
*Free tickets to the Zoo will be donated, in your name, to an underserved area school or a charity of your choice. Every school or charity that receives free passes through your generosity will be advised of your contribution and requested to acknowledge your support of their Zoo trip. Zoo on Wheels
**Zoo on Wheels is a program in which Zoo experts bring an interactive, educational and engaging live animal experience to your school, library, place of worship, community festival, summer camp, corporate event, scout meeting, retirement center or other chosen location. Zoo on Wheels programs are suitable for small groups of less than 50 or can accommodate an auditorium of up to 300 people. Alternatively, a Zoo on Wheels Birthday Party creates a wild and memorable occasion for all. Parties are available for children ages one to twelve and include a live animal show, craft, gift bags, and more!
