Annual Fund


Fort Worth Zoo Annual Fund

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Give to the Fort Worth Zoo’s Annual Fund to make a world of difference.

Your tax-deductible gift to the Fort Worth Zoo’s Annual Fund will:

  • Provide state-of-the-art animal housing and care
  • Provide outstanding education opportunities for children
  • Promote wildlife conservation efforts here and around the world
  • Help maintain our beautiful zoological gardens
  • Provide flexible funds that can be used to enhance the Zoo’s mission
  • Help us grow and improve

Annual Fund Benefits and Recognition

Donation Level Benefits
MEERKAT
$250
  • Complimentary Zoo Membership for two adults and up to four children (annual Zoo pass)
  • Special invitation to Zoopreciation, an event honoring Annual Fund donors
  • Recognition on the Zoo’s Donor Wall and in the Year In Review
CHIMPANZEE
$500
  • All of the above, plus…
  • One annual complimentary guest pass
GIRAFFE
$1,000
  • All of the above, plus…
  • Four complimentary Boo at the Zoo passes
  • Invitation to the family-friendly pre-Boo at the Zoo party
  • Invitation to a holiday event


Donors who make an annual gift of $2,500 or more are members of the Serengeti Society and will receive more exclusive opportunities to experience the Zoo.

Donation Level Benefits
CHEETAH
$2,500
  • All of the above plus…
  • Exclusive invitations to exhibit opening previews
  • One behind-the-scenes tour
LION
$5,000
  • All of the above plus…
  • Complimentary admission to select ticketed Zoo events
RHINO
$10,000
  • All of the above plus…
  • A scheduled custom painting session with Rasha, the Zoo’s elephant artist
TUSKER
$25,000
  • All of the above plus…
  • Private VIP tour for up to 10 guests upon request

How to Make Your Gift

There are several easy ways to make your contribution:

By Mail
Please print the PledgePanel and mail or fax it to:

Fort Worth Zoological Association
Attention: Development Department
1989 Colonial Parkway
Fort Worth, Texas 76110

Fax number: 817/759-7501

By Phone
Please call 817/759-7350 for more information.

A Special Reminder
You may also send gifts of stock, mutual funds or other securities. These types of gifts not only help further the Fort Worth Zoo’s mission—they provide contributors with significant tax benefits.

The Fort Worth Zoo is a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. Contributions are deductible for federal and state income tax purposes as provided by law.

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