Circle & Council Memberships
Increase your impact!
Looking for more benefits? Unlimited parking? Guided specialty tours?
Become part of a special group who receive exclusive Zoo access and benefits. Circle and Council membership gifts allow the Zoo to provide world-class care, nutrition and enrichment. And that is only half the story — the Zoo's scientists, veterinarians and wildlife biologists are hard at work saving species around the globe.
Upgrading from a General Membership ($74-$122) level? Contact ZooMembership@si.edu for assistance.
Membership Levels
Sponsor Circle
3 Adult Cardholders
4 Free Parking* Passes Annually
Guided Specialty Tour
$500
Benefactor Circle
3 Adult Cardholders
Unlimited Free Parking* Passes
Guided Specialty Tour
$1,000
Director Council
3 Adult Cardholders
Unlimited Free Parking* Passes
Guided Specialty Tour
VIP Invites
And much more!
$2,500
Explorer Council
3 Adult Cardholders
Unlimited Free Parking* Passes
Guided Specialty Tour
VIP Invites
And much more!
$5,000
Ambassador Council
3 Adult Cardholders
Unlimited Free Parking* Passes
Guided Specialty Tour
VIP Invites
And much more!
$10,000
Special Opportunities
A Little Bonus for Your Little Critters
Members get exclusive access to this special Little Critters Nature Play program — perfect for curious kids who love animals, stories, and hands-on discovery.
Member Tours
Nutrition Member Tours ›
Go behind the scenes with the National Zoo’s Department of Nutrition and discover how expert staff care for and feed more than 2,100 animals each day.
Animal Facts Member Tours ›
Join one of our expert Zoo guides for an engaging exploration of Smithsonian's National Zoo.
Animal Care: Behind the Scenes ›
Go beyond the public exhibit areas and discover what it takes to care for more than 2,100 animals at Smithsonian's National Zoo.
Science and Research Member Tours ›
Tour the campus of the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute in Front Royal, Virginia, and see conservation science in action.