Recognition Levels

For 130 years, the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden has adhered to its mission of Creating Adventure, Conveying Knowledge, Conserving Nature and Serving Community. As we continue our tradition of excellence, we hope you will join us to ensure the future by helping to fund the Zoo!

Andrew Erkenbrecher Society

In honor of our founder, the Andrew Erkenbrecher Society was created to recognize our dedicated and visionary donors who give $1,000 or more annually to support the mission of the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden.  This distinguished membership includes a Family Gold Membership and exclusive benefits (PDF). We invite you to join the Andrew Erkenbrecher Society by making a donation today!

2008 Andrew Erkenbrecher Society Exclusive Events

Festival of Lights Special Open House Events :

  • Family Friendly Open House: December 4, 2008
  • Festival of Lights Cocktail Reception Open House: December 9, 2008

Do to the overwhelming attendance for this event in the past, we have created two different evenings for your family to chose from. We look forward to seeing you on the 4th or 9th!

2009 Andrew Erkenbrecher Society Exclusive Events

  • Spring Dinner, Wednesday, May 20, 2009
  • Mast Farm Family Picnic, Saturday, October 3, 2009
  • Festival of Lights Speical Open House Events: Wednesday, December 2, 2009 or Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Keeper circle

Join our newest giving circle and enjoy exclusive benefits (PDF) that bring you significantly closer to your Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. By giving a gift of $250 -$999, you will be taking an important step toward ensuring the future of your Zoo. We invite you to join the Keeper Circle today!

2008 Keeper Circle Exclusive Events

Festival of Lights Open House, December 1, 2008

2009 Keeper Circle Exclusive Events

  • Family Friendly Zoo Valentine's Party, Saturday, February 7, 2009
  • Wake Up on the Wild Side Breakfast at the Zoo, Saturday, June 13, 2009
  • Keeper Circle Cocktail Reception, Friday, August 14, 2009
  • Festival of Lights Open House, Thursday, December 10, 2009

Please contact the Development Department, (513) 559-7719 or supportthezoo@cincinnatizoo.org, with questions or to make a donation.