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Fun on the outside, serious about animals on the inside. Zoo Knoxville is committed to being part of the solution to save species from extinction, both locally and globally.
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Loyalty Status
Circle of Friends recognizes those generous supporters who are committed to our mission—to deliver dynamic guest experiences while inspiring action to save wildlife and wild places—and are able to support Zoo Knoxville through qualifying support of $300 or more. Circle of Friends Loyalty members truly make an impact.
Circle of Friends
Zoo Knoxville’s Loyalty program is designed to give more members, Support a Species participants, and donors exclusive, insider access to behind-the-scenes activities at the zoo.
Earning Loyalty Status is based on qualifying activities during the calendar year (January 1 – December 31). Once you qualify for Loyalty Status, it is valid from the qualification date through the end of the following program year (e.g., qualify today, and your status lasts through December 2025). Qualifying activities include:
- Membership purchases
- Animal adoptions
- Annual Fund donations
- Fundraising event participation