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Animal SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES
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Animal Sponsorship Program
By sponsoring an animal, you not only help in the care and feeding of our animals at John Ball Zoo but also support conservation programs near and far. We care for more than 2,400 animals representing more than 200 species. A portion of your contribution through this program supports wildlife conservation both in the Great Lakes region and around the world.
Yes! An Animal Sponsorship is a great gift for any occasion. Simply enter the individualâs name in the âname for recognition materialsâ section when purchasing a sponsorship.
We care for more than 2,200 animals representing more than 200 species. Your contribution helps fund the care and feeding of the animals here at John Ball Zoo, as well as supporting wildlife conservation both in the Great Lakes region and around the world.
Animal sponsorships are available for animals not listed, however, the benefits materials outlined in this page are specific to this selection of animals. If you choose to sponsor an animal not listed, you will not be eligible for animal-specific benefits.
Sponsor benefits will be shipped via USPS. Shortly after your payment has been processed, you will receive a confirmation email detailing your shipping information. If any of the shipping details in the email are incorrect, please contact Kelli Smith at [email protected] or call 616.336-4927.
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2022 Animal Sponsorship Levels
$1000 Level
- Message from sponsored animalâs area keeper
- 4x6 photo of the sponsored animal
- Certificate of adoption
- Zoo News subscription
- Name recognition on Animal Sponsorship webpage
- Plush of your sponsored animal (pick up at gift shop)
- 4 Zoo Entry Passes
- Name listed on Animal Sponsorship sign in John Ball Zooâs Central Plaza
- Invitation to Donor Night (held annually in May)
$500 Level
- Message from sponsored animalâs area keeper
- 4x6 photo of the sponsored animal
- Certificate of adoption
- Zoo News subscription
- Name recognition on Animal Sponsorship webpage
- Plush of your sponsored animal (pick up at gift shop)
- 2 Zoo Entry Passes
- Invitation to Donor Night (held annually in May)
$250 Level
- Message from sponsored animalâs area keeper
- 4x6 photo of the sponsored animal
- Certificate of adoption
- Zoo News subscription
- Name recognition on Animal Sponsorship webpage
- Plush of your sponsored animal (pick up at gift shop)
- 2 Zoo Entry Passes
$100 Level
- Message from sponsored animalâs area keeper
- 4x6 photo of the sponsored animal
- Certificate of adoption
- Name recognition on Animal Sponsorship webpage
$50 Digital Sponsorship
- Message from sponsored animalâs area keeper
- Photo of the sponsored animal
- Digital certificate
- *Digital delivery of all items.
$150 Group Sponsorship
- This sponsorship level is great for classrooms, offices, teams, etc.
- Message from sponsored animalâs area keeper
- 4x6 photo of the sponsored animal
- Certificate of adoption
- Name recognition on Animal Sponsorship webpage
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Can't get enough of the Zoo? join Conservation Circle!
For a gift of $500, you can join Conservation Circle! Conservation Circle is a group of donors whose annual gifts totaling $500 or more helps to ensure the sustainability of John Ball Zoo’s core values and community. In appreciation of their giving, Conservation Circle donors have access to exclusive special events, early Zoo Camp registration, exclusive digital behind-the-scenes, and much more!Â
To learn more about Conservation Circle, please contact:
Kelli Smith, Chief Development & Engagement Officer
[email protected]
616.336.4927
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Conservation Circle Donor Levels
All levels of Conservation Circle donors receive exclusive benefits including special Zoo communications, personal staff concierge, priority Zoo Camp registration, and onsite recognition at the Zoo.
Director: $500 - 999
All of the benefits listed above, plus:
- Complimentary Preferred membership
- Invitation to Donor Night
- Invitation to Conservation Circle events
- Personal staff concierge
- Priority Zoo camp registration
- Onsite recognition at the Zoo
Guardian: $1,000 -2,499
All of the benefits listed above, plus:
- Complimentary Preferred membership
- Invitation to Donor Night
- Invitation to Conservation Circle events
- Personal staff concierge
- Priority Zoo camp registration
- Onsite recognition at the Zoo
- Behind-the-scenes tour (digital in 2022)
Scientist: $2,500 - 4,999
All of the benefits listed above, plus:
- Complimentary Preferred membership
- Invitation to Donor Night
- Invitation to Conservation Circle events
- Personal staff concierge
- Priority Zoo camp registration
- Onsite recognition at the Zoo
- Behind-the-scenes tour (digital in 2022)
- Animal training (digital in 2022)
Explorer: $5,000 - 9,999
All of the benefits listed above, plus:
- Complimentary Preferred membership
- Invitation to Donor Night
- Invitation to Conservation Circle events
- Personal staff concierge
- Priority Zoo camp registration
- Onsite recognition at the Zoo
- Behind-the-scenes tour (digital in 2022)
- Animal training (digital in 2022)
- Private Zoo tour & lunch
Adventurer: $10,000 - 24,999
All of the benefits listed above, plus:
- Complimentary Preferred membership
- Invitation to Donor Night
- Invitation to Conservation Circle events
- Personal staff concierge
- Priority Zoo camp registration
- Onsite recognition at the Zoo
- Behind-the-scenes tour (digital in 2022)
- Animal training (digital in 2022)
- Private Zoo tour & lunch
- Personal invitation to animal hospital tour
Educator: $25,000 +
All of the benefits listed above, plus:
- Complimentary Preferred membership
- Invitation to Donor Night
- Invitation to Conservation Circle events
- Personal staff concierge
- Priority Zoo camp registration
- Onsite recognition at the Zoo
- Behind-the-scenes tour (digital in 2022)
- Animal training (digital in 2022)
- Private Zoo tour & lunch
- Personal invitation to animal hospital tour