The Bison Circle was established to recognize the zoo's most generous donors—people who are committed to the Chicago Zoological Society's mission and are able to support the Society through significant gifts. These gifts make it possible for CZS to inspire caring behaviors and attitudes in many generations of its guests.

Bison Circle Friend $1,500 - 2,499

  • Free Brookfield Zoo admission and parking
  • Free admission to Dolphin Shows, Children's Zoo, Hamill Family Play Zoo, and Motor Safari tram tours
  • Special discounts on merchandise in gift shops and the bookstore
  • 10% discount on food at zoo restaurants
  • Complimentary tickets to zoo lectures
  • Ten optional guest passes to share with friends
  • Invitations to special events for Bison Circle donors
  • Listing in the Annual Report and at Discovery Center
  • Invitations to the Annual Meeting and exhibit previews

Bison Circle Partners $2,500 - 4,999

  • Benefits of Bison Circle Friends
  • Construction tours of new exhibits
  • Opportunities for other special evenings hosted by the zoo director

Bison Circle Fellows $5,000 - 9,999

  • Benefits of Bison Circle Partners
  • Opportunities for guided tours for you and your guests

Bison Circle Honored Fellows $10,000 - 24,999

  • Benefits of Bison Circle Fellows
  • Opportunities for behind-the-scenes tours of Brookfield Zoo

Bison Circle Benefactors $25,000 or more

  • Benefits of Honored Fellows
  • Opportunity for one-on-one meetings with the zoo director.

Brookfield Zoo recognizes and appreciates that in many cases, the benefits of Bison Circle membership are less important to donors than the knowledge that you have helped support the important work undertaken by the zoo.

For more information please call (708) 688-8317.

 

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