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Friends Giving Society

The Friends Giving Society is an exclusive membership opportunity for high-level annual donors. From Zoo memberships to behind-the-scenes tours and tickets to signature events, our donors will have the chance to become a part of our Zoo family – and we want you to join them!

All Friends Giving Society Memberships include:

  • Three named adults

  • Up to six dependent children or grandchildren under the age of 18 per visit

  • Four one-time use guest tickets

  • Bring up to two guests each daily visit (valid only at the Greenville Zoo)

  • Unlimited daily admission to the Greenville Zoo

  • Discounts on educational programs, birthday parties and Zoo Camp

  • Free or discounted admission to more than 130 other zoos around the country (view the Association of Zoos and Aquariums list)

  • 10% discount in the gift shop & concessions

To learn more, call 864-627-4200 or email info@greenvillezoofoundation.org.

Steward: $1,000 - $2,499

Donors at this level receive the following benefits:

  • Friends Plus Level Zoo Membership

  • Access to exclusive events hosted throughout the year 

  • A “Meet the Keeper” talk at a select exhibit 

  • Behind-the-scenes giraffe feeding for four 

  • Two complimentary tickets to Brew in the Zoo or Sippin’ Safari

Conservationist: $2,500 - $4,999

Donors at this level receive the following benefits:

  • Friends Plus Level Zoo Membership

  • Access to exclusive events hosted throughout the year 

  • A “Meet the Keeper” talk at a select exhibit 

  • Behind-the-scenes giraffe feeding for eight 

  • Four complimentary tickets to Brew in the Zoo or Sippin’ Safari

Benefactor: $5,000 - $9,999

Donors at this level receive the following benefits:

  • Friends Plus Level Zoo Membership

  • Access to exclusive events hosted throughout the year 

  • A “Meet the Keeper” talk at a select exhibit 

  • Behind-the-scenes giraffe feeding for eight 

  • Four complimentary tickets to Brew in the Zoo or Sippin’ Safari

  • One Private Ambassador Animal Encounter for up to 6 people

Ambassador: $10,000+

Donors at this level receive the following benefits:

  • Friends Plus Level Zoo Membership

  • Access to exclusive events hosted throughout the year 

  • A “Meet the Keeper” talk at a select exhibit 

  • Behind-the-scenes giraffe feeding for eight 

  • Four complimentary tickets to Brew in the Zoo or Sippin’ Safari

  • One Private Ambassador Animal Encounter for up to 6 people

  • The opportunity to host a private event at the Zoo, with the on-site fee waived