Join Zoo Knoxville’s Circle of Friends
Each Circle of Friends membership includes the opportunity for exclusive access + a complimentary family membership (a value of $185) for two adults and your children or grandchildren (age 18 and under):
Complimentary unlimited admission and parking year round
15% Discount on general admission guest tickets
Reduced or free admission to 130+ zoos and aquariums nationwide
Discounts on events (“BOO! At the Zoo” and “Zoo Camp”)
15% discount on concessions and merchandise at the Zoo Shop
Learn from leaders in animal care and conservation
Join Zoo Knoxville's Circle of Friends today and experience the inside world of Zoo Knoxville like never before.
Keeper – $300+
Benefits at this level:
- Membership and all Circle of Friends discounts +
- Invitations to private preview parties, special receptions, ribbon-cutting ceremonies, and sneak peeks at new animals
- 2 general admissions tickets for your guests
- 10 complimentary carousel and train ride tokens
Curator – $600+
Benefits at this level:
- Membership and all Circle of Friends discounts +
- 1 behind-the-scenes animal encounter
- Invitations to private preview parties, special receptions, ribbon-cutting ceremonies, and sneak peeks at new animals
- 4 general admissions tickets for your guests
- 20 complimentary carousel and train ride tokens
Steward – $1,200+
Benefits at this level:
- All access zoo membership with unlimited zoo admission and unlimited rides on the carousel and train for your family and friends.
- 1 behind-the-scenes animal encounter
- Invitations to private preview parties, special receptions, ribbon-cutting ceremonies, and sneak peeks at new animals
- 10 general admissions tickets for your guests
- 10 complimentary carousel and train ride tokens
- Recognition in Zoo Knoxville publications
Protector – $3,000+
Benefits at this level:
- All access zoo membership with unlimited zoo admission and unlimited rides on the carousel and train for your family and friends
- VIP limo cart excursion — you and up to 6 guests will experience the zoo in a unique and memorable way
- 2 behind-the-scenes animal encounters
- 2 family gift memberships for you to share with anyone you choose
- Invitations to private preview parties, special receptions, ribbon-cutting ceremonies, and sneak peeks at new animals
- 15 general admissions tickets for your guests
- 10 complimentary carousel and train ride tokens
- Recognition in Zoo Knoxville publications
Guardian – $6,000+
Benefits at this level:
- All access zoo membership with unlimited zoo admission and unlimited rides on the carousel and train for your family and friends
- VIP limo cart excursion — you and up to 6 guests will experience the zoo in a unique and memorable way
- 3 behind-the-scenes animal encounters
- 4 family gift memberships for you to share with anyone you choose
- Invitations to private preview parties, special receptions, ribbon-cutting ceremonies, and sneak peeks at new animals
- 15 general admissions tickets for your guests
- 10 complimentary carousel and train ride tokens
- Recognition in Zoo Knoxville publications
Conservationist – $12,000+
Benefits at this level:
- All access zoo membership with unlimited zoo admission and unlimited rides on the carousel and train for your family and friends
- Reserved premium parking spot
- VIP limo cart excursion — you and up to 6 guests will experience the zoo in a unique and memorable way
- 4 behind-the-scenes animal encounters
- 6 family gift memberships for you to share with anyone you choose
- Invitations to private preview parties, special receptions, ribbon-cutting ceremonies, and sneak peeks at new animals
- 15 general admissions tickets for your guests
- 10 carousel and train ride tickets to share *More available upon request
- Recognition in Zoo Knoxville publications
Benefactor – $15,000+
Benefits at this level:
- All access zoo membership with unlimited zoo admission and unlimited rides on the carousel and train for your family and friends
- Reserved premium parking spot
- VIP limo cart excursion — you and up to 6 guests will experience the zoo in a unique and memorable way
- 5 behind-the-scenes animal encounters
- 8 family gift memberships for you to share with anyone you choose
- Invitations to private preview parties, special receptions, ribbon-cutting ceremonies, and sneak peeks at new animals
- 15 general admissions tickets for your guests
- 10 carousel and train ride tickets to share *More available upon request
- Recognition in Zoo Knoxville publications