Circle & Council Memberships
Increase your impact!
Looking for more benefits? Unlimited parking? Guided specialty tours?
Become part of a special group who receive exclusive Zoo access and benefits. Circle and Council membership gifts allow the Zoo to provide world-class care, nutrition and enrichment. And that is only half the story — the Zoo's scientists, veterinarians and wildlife biologists are hard at work saving species around the globe.
Upgrading from a General Membership ($74-$122) level? Contact zoomembership@si.edu for assistance.
Sponsor Circle
3 Adult Cardholders
4 Free Parking* Passes Annually
Guided Specialty Tour
$500
Benefactor Circle
3 Adult Cardholders
Unlimited Free Parking* Passes
Guided Specialty Tour
$1,000
Director Council
3 Adult Cardholders
Unlimited Free Parking* Passes
Guided Specialty Tour
VIP Invites
And Much More!
$2,500
Explorer Council
3 Adult Cardholders
Unlimited Free Parking* Passes
Guided Specialty Tour
VIP Invites
And much more!
$5,000
Ambassador Council
3 Adult Cardholders
Unlimited Free Parking Passes
Guided Specialty Tour
VIP Invites
And much more!
$10,000
Guided Specialty Tours
Sponsor Circle ($500) level members and above are invited to register for one annual tour. The Animal Facts and History & Architecture tours are a great way to deepen your knowledge of the Zoo!
Director Council ($2,500) level members and above are invited to choose from two additional tours - Behind the Scenes and Science & Research.
Animal Facts
Join a guide from the Zoo to learn about our wild and wonderful residents!
History & Architecture
Follow historian and membership staff member Kim Smith for a fascinating journey through the Zoo’s rich history.
Animal Care Behind the Scenes
Explore what it takes to keep the Zoo’s 2,100+ animals happy and healthy with a sneak peek into our animal care spaces.
Science & Research
Visit the Front Royal, Virginia campus for the scoop on the site’s husbandry science and research.