The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium’s Grow Wild Society (GWS) is a group of philanthropic individuals who generously support our mission of connecting people to wildlife, inspiring our communities to conserve nature for future generations.
Annual donations totaling $1,000 or more that directly support the Zoo entitle the donor to be welcomed into the Grow Wild Society, allowing them to enjoy exclusive tours, events, and more!
Our Grow Wild Society donors know that we can do more together than we can alone. We cannot say thanks enough for their support and are thrilled to provide these donors with benefits that last for one year following the date of their qualifying donation.
Premium benefits for all Grow Wild Society Members:
- Family Zoo membership
- Invitation to the Fall Grow Wild Society donor appreciation event and experience.
- Invitation to Grow Wild Society Spring family event and experience.
- Invitations to other exclusive events throughout the year
- Recognition in the Zoo annual report
- Member presale for events
- Discounted admission to more than 100 other zoos and nature centers
- Free Zoo Insider newsletter
- Discounts to educational classes and lectures
- 10% discount at Zoo gift shops
Additional benefits based on support level:
A Flamboyance is a gathering of flamingos.
- One Wild Encounter for up to 4 people.
A Raft is a group of resting otters.
- 20 complimentary Zoo admission passes.
- Discounted admission for two people to the annual Summer Safari event.
- Opportunity to be featured in the ZooInsider Member newsletter and on social media as a donor.
- Education program sent to a qualifying classroom of your choice.
- One Wild Encounter for 4 people and one behind-the-scenes tour for up to 6 people for each experience.
A Pride is a group of lions.
- 40 complimentary Zoo admission passes.
- Discounted admission for 2 people to the annual Summer Safari event.
- Opportunity to be featured in the ZooInsider Member newsletter and on social media as a Grow Wild Society donor.
- Education program sent to a qualifying classroom of your choice.
- Discounted facility rentals at the Zoo.
- 25 Zoo tickets donated to the charity of your choice.
- Discounted admission to two Zoo events in addition to Summer Safari.
- One Wild Encounter for 4 people and one behind-the-scenes tour for up to 6 people for each experience.
A Tower is a group of giraffes.
- 50 complimentary Zoo admission passes.
- Discounted admission for 2 people to the annual Summer Safari event.
- Opportunity to be featured in the ZooInsider Member newsletter and on social media as a Grow Wild Society donor.
- Education program sent to a qualifying classroom of your choice.
- Discounted facility rentals at the Zoo.
- 50 Zoo tickets donated to the charity of your choice.
- Discounted admission to two Zoo events in addition to Summer Safari.
- Two behind-the-scenes tours for up to six people on each tour.
- Canvas wrapped print by Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium’s professional photographer, Paul Selvaggio.
A Parade is a group of elephants.
- 50 complimentary Zoo admission passes.
- Discounted admission for 2 people to the annual Summer Safari event.
- Opportunity to be featured in the ZooInsider Member newsletter and on social media as a Grow Wild Society donor.
- Education program sent to a qualifying classroom of your choice.
- Discounted facility rentals at the Zoo.
- 50 Zoo tickets donated to the charity of your choice.
- Discounted admission to two Zoo events in addition to Summer Safari.
- Two behind-the-scenes tours for up to six people on each tour.
- Invitation to a private tour at our International Conservation Center in Somerset, PA.
- Invitation to a private meet and greet with President & CEO, Dr. Jeremy Goodman and lunch with an executive level development team member.
- Canvas wrapped print by Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium’s professional photographer, Paul Selvaggio.