Philadelphia Zoo is Offering Wild Gifts Designed to Fit any Budget

By Kirsten Wilf

Philadelphia, PA - This holiday season the Philadelphia Zoo is offering wild gifts designed to fit any budget with prices ranging from $20 to $20,000. These offerings allow loved ones to give unique and fun presents, sure to delight the biggest scrooge.

Gift of a Future-$20
The Gift of a Future is one that will last for quite a long time, 70 years to be exact. By donating $20 to the Philadelphia Zoo’s Footprints Carbon Offset Program in the name of your gift recipient, two tons of trees will be planted. Those trees ensure the future of this great planet by removing carbon dioxide and reforesting habitats. The Gift of a Future includes a certificate for presentation to your loved one. For more information or to purchase, visit the Philadelphia Zoo Carbon Offset Program.

Gift of Caring-$50

Don’t monkey around this holiday! Adopt an animal from the Philadelphia Zoo for the animal lover on your gift list. With more than 40 to choose from your gift recipient will receive a certificate of parentage, fact sheet, color photo and an invitation for two to our annual ADOPT Day. All contributions go towards the care and enrichment of all our animals. ADOPTions can be made by visiting ADOPT online or by calling 215-ADOPT-ME.

Gift of Time-$99

Give your family the best gift of all this holiday season - time with you! Experience the wonder and excitement as you discover the animal kingdom year-round with your family as a member of the Philadelphia Zoo. For just $99 you can purchase a membership for two adults and the children in their household. Included in their membership is free parking, discounts to zoos and aquariums throughout the country, and access to member-only newsletters and programs. Visit the Membership website or call 215-243-5254 to shop.

Gift of Adventure-$5,000

Have you ever fed a giraffe or pet a 2 ton rhino? This holiday take that special someone in your life on an adventure by becoming a member of the President’s Circle of the Friends of the Philadelphia Zoo and gain exclusive access to a behind the scenes adventure with some of the Zoo’s most beloved animals. Friends of the Philadelphia Zoo also receive free admission all year long, four party tickets to the Zoo’s annual fundraiser - Zoobilee, invitations to private events and much more. To see a full list of benefits or to obtain a Friends of the Philadelphia Zoo membership, contact Lori Franzke at 215-243-5392 or franzke.lori@phillyzoo.org

Gift of Whimsy-$7,000

Who doesn’t love the whimsy of a carousel? Say happy holidays with the fanciful gift of naming an animal on our Amazon Rainforest Carousel in honor of someone special. Choose which of the Carousel’s featured endangered animals you would like to name. The animal will hold the name you choose for five years and the person being honored will receive a plaque of recognition on both the Carousel and the Zoo’s website. The gift recipient will also receive 25 free passes for the Amazon Rainforest Carousel. For more information or to purchase a gift of whimsy, contact Clayton Platt at 215-243-5227.

Gift of Legacy-$20,000

What’s in a name? A name creates a legacy for years to come. When you give a Keeper of the Kingdom membership for the holidays, your loved one will have the opportunity to name a Philadelphia Zoo animal. The named animal will have a special meaning to your gift recipient and will be a source of pride whenever they visit the Zoo. Along with the naming of the animal, Keepers of the Kingdom receive a ton of other benefits such as a complimentary Zoo on Wheels program, 10 general admission guest passes and all the benefits from all the membership levels. As the name implies, you’re pretty much the Keeper of the Kingdom! To see a full list of benefits or to obtain a Friends of the Philadelphia Zoo membership, contact Lori Franzke at 215-243-5392 or franzke.lori@phillyzoo.org

About Philadelphia Zoo:

Philadelphia Zoo, America’s first zoo, is celebrating the 150th anniversary of its founding. Chartered by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on March 21, 1859,the Zoo is currently home to over 1,300 animals from around the world, many rare and endangered. Welcoming more than one million visitors each year from throughout the region and beyond, the Zoo serves children and families as a unique and engaging public resource for wildlife conservation and education. The Philadelphia Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. For more information or to purchase and print tickets online, visit www.philadelphiazoo.org.

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