Partners in Conservation

Our Premier Membership

The generosity and commitment of our Partners in Conservation support the Zoo’s operations and ongoing education and conservation efforts.

Our Premier Membership

The generosity and commitment of our Partners in Conservation support the Zoo’s operations and ongoing conservation efforts.

African lions behind the scenes experience

The generosity and commitment of our Partners in Conservation are essential to providing a foundation for ongoing operations, education, and conservation efforts. They take pride in providing essential annual support to the operations of the Seneca Park Zoo Society, knowing that their investment inspires hundreds of thousands of visitors each year, while also working to save animals from extinction.

Members at this premier level receive a range of benefits and privileges not available to others. They can enjoy special behind-the-scenes tours, meet our keepers and zoologists, and learn inside information about animal training, breeding and conservation programs.

Membership Levels

Advocate

At the Advocate level, you’ll receive these member benefits:

  • Free admission for two named adults
  • Free admission for all members’ children and grandchildren ages 18 and younger
  • Free admission for an adult caregiver
  • Free admission for two guests each visit
  • Members-only early entry at 9:30 a.m.
  • 50% off admission at over 150 zoos and aquariums
  • ZooNooz member magazine mailed to your home
  • Discounts at Zoo restaurants and retail locations
  • Two free tickets to every summer ZooBrew
  • Two free exclusive member T-shirts
  • Discounts and events in your inbox each month
  • Private behind-the-scenes tour for you and up to 6 guests
    *For the health of animals, guests, and animal care staff behind the scenes tours will not be held in 2020
  • 1 patron ticket to Zoobilation
  • 2 tickets to Party Mad at the Zoo
  • Recognition in Annual Report
  • Invitation to Donor Appreciation event(s)
  • 8 one-way tram tickets*

*Subject to schedule and availability day of redemption

$500

JOIN
Ambassador

At the Ambassador level, you’ll receive these member benefits:

  • Free admission for two named adults
  • Free admission for all members’ children and grandchildren ages 18 and younger
  • Free admission for an adult caregiver
  • Free admission for two guests each visit
  • Members-only early entry at 9:30 a.m.
  • 50% off admission at over 150 zoos and aquariums
  • ZooNooz member magazine mailed to your home
  • Discounts at Zoo restaurants and retail locations
  • Two free tickets to every summer ZooBrew
  • Two free exclusive member T-shirts
  • Discounts and events in your inbox each month
  • Private behind-the-scenes tour for you and up to 6 guests
    *For the health of animals, guests, and animal care staff behind the scenes tours will not be held in 2020
  • 2 patron tickets to Zoobilation
  • 2 tickets to Party Mad at the Zoo
  • Recognition in Annual Report and on Zoo Donor Wall
  • Invitation to Donor Appreciation event(s)
  • Ability to give a Family Membership as a gift
  • Opportunity to participate in regional field research with a Zoo expert
  • Tram is always free of charge*

*Subject to schedule and availability day of redemption.

$1,000

JOIN
Defender

At the Defender level, you’ll receive these member benefits:

  • Free admission for two named adults
  • Free admission for all members’ children and grandchildren ages 18 and younger
  • Free admission for an adult caregiver
  • Free admission for two guests each visit
  • Members-only early entry at 9:30 a.m.
  • 50% off admission at over 150 zoos and aquariums
  • ZooNooz member magazine mailed to your home
  • Discounts at Zoo restaurants and retail locations
  • Two free tickets to every summer ZooBrew
  • Two free exclusive member T-shirts
  • Discounts and events in your inbox each month
  • Private behind-the-scenes tour for you and up to 6 guests
    *For the health of animals, guests, and animal care staff behind the scenes tours will not be held in 2020
  • 4 patron tickets to Zoobilation
  • 2 tickets to Party Mad at the Zoo
  • Recognition in Annual Report and on Zoo Donor Wall
  • Invitation to Donor Appreciation event(s)
  • Ability to give a Family Membership as a gift
  • Opportunity to participate in regional field research with a Zoo expert
  • Personal animal art experience
  • Tram and giraffe feedings always free of charge*

*Subject to schedule and availability day of redemption.

$2,500

JOIN
Champion

At the Champion level, you’ll receive these member benefits:

  • Free admission for two named adults
  • Free admission for all members’ children and grandchildren ages 18 and younger
  • Free admission for an adult caregiver
  • Free admission for two guests each visit
  • Members-only early entry at 9:30 a.m.
  • 50% off admission at over 150 zoos and aquariums
  • ZooNooz member magazine mailed to your home
  • Discounts at Zoo restaurants and retail locations
  • Two free tickets to every summer ZooBrew
  • Two free exclusive member T-shirts
  • Discounts and events in your inbox each month
  • Private behind-the-scenes tour for you and up to 6 guests
    *For the health of animals, guests, and animal care staff behind the scenes tours will not be held in 2020
  • 4 patron tickets to Zoobilation
  • 4 tickets to Party Mad at the Zoo
  • Recognition in Annual Report and on Zoo Donor Wall
  • Invitation to Donor Appreciation event(s)
  • Ability to give a Family Membership as a gift
  • Opportunity to participate in regional field research with a Zoo expert
  • Personal animal art experience
  • Tram and giraffe feedings always free of charge*
  • Ability to give ZooMobile visit or Butterfly Beltway garden to organization of your choice

*Subject to schedule and availability day of redemption.

$5,000

JOIN
Guardian

At the Guardian level, you’ll receive these member benefits:

  • Free admission for two named adults
  • Free admission for all members’ children and grandchildren ages 18 and younger
  • Free admission for an adult caregiver
  • Free admission for two guests each visit
  • Members-only early entry at 9:30 a.m.
  • 50% off admission at over 150 zoos and aquariums
  • ZooNooz member magazine mailed to your home
  • Discounts at Zoo restaurants and retail locations
  • Two free tickets to every summer ZooBrew
  • Two free exclusive member T-shirts
  • Discounts and events in your inbox each month
  • Private behind-the-scenes tour for you and up to 6 guests
    *For the health of animals, guests, and animal care staff behind the scenes tours will not be held in 2020
  • 4 patron tickets to Zoobilation
  • 6 tickets to Party Mad at the Zoo
  • Recognition in Annual Report and on Zoo Donor Wall
  • Invitation to Donor Appreciation event(s)
  • Ability to give a Family Membership as a gift
  • Opportunity to participate in regional field research with a Zoo expert
  • Personal animal art experience
  • Tram and giraffe feedings always free of charge*
  • Ability to give ZooMobile visit or Butterfly Beltway garden to organization of your choice
  • Recognition on exhibit

*Subject to schedule and availability day of redemption.

$10,000

JOIN

For questions or to purchase or renew by phone, call 585.336.7217
Membership Rates and Benefits subject to change without notice.

4 Ways to Pay

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Online

Join or renew online and instantly receive an email confirmation

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By Phone

Call 585.336.7217

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In Person

At the Zoo’s Front Gate during normal Zoo hours.

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By Mail

If you have a form you picked up at the Zoo or elsewhere, mail it to:

Development Office, Seneca Park Zoo Society
2222 St. Paul Street, Rochester NY 14621