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Give or renew the gift of membership to a friend!
Give the gift of FONZ membership! A FONZ membership will send your friends and family on a fun-filled journey with exclusive experiences, free parking, members-only celebrations, and discounts on shopping and event tickets. But the perks don't stop there! Your gift membership supports the Smithsonian's National Zoo's mission to save species. Gift memberships are offered at the Premier and Premier Plus levels. Please note that Member Month deals are not valid on gift memberships.
Gift Membership Options
Cost: $80.00
As a FONZ member at the Premier level, you get to enjoy all the exciting benefits from a Basic membership, and many more. Plus, you know how crucial your membership contribution is to the Zoo's critical work here and abroad, and you want to get even more involved.
Benefits
- Free parking while visiting the Zoo
- Up to two named cardholders per household
- Free carousel ride coupons
- 10% discount in Zoo stores
- Quarterly subscription to Smithsonian Zoogoer magazine
- Discounts on stroller rentals
- 10% discount coupons for food purchases
- Discounts on popular Zoo event tickets
- Discounts on Zoo camps, classes, and overnights
- Free or discounted admission to over 100 other zoos and aquariums nationwide
- Invitations to member-only previews and exhibit openings
- Invitations to special events
- Access to birthday parties at the Zoo
- Zoo Friends e-newsletter
- Access to the FONZ Photo Club
- Access to the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Club ($30)
- Access to the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute Club ($30)
Early Bird Member Access
We HERD you loud and clear! You want additional opportunities for exclusive access to the Zoo animals you love. That’s why we are excited to announce our new benefit just for FONZ members: the Early Bird Member Access series.
Cost: $110.00
Membership at the Premier Plus level is one of the most popular and there's definitely a good reason. As a Premier Plus member, you get to enjoy all the great benefits from the Premier level, plus some exclusive extras. On top of that, you share in our passion and dedication to support the Zoo in their mission to save species.
Benefits
- Up to three named cardholders per household
- Free parking while visiting the Zoo
- Free carousel ride coupons
- Free fountain drink coupons
- 10% discount in Zoo stores
- Priority enrollment for birthday parties
- Priority enrollment for Snore & Roar overnights
- Priority enrollment for children’s camps
- Discounts on stroller rentals
- 10% discount coupons for food purchases
- Discounts on popular Zoo event tickets
- Discounts on Zoo camps, classes, and overnights
- Free or discounted admission to over 100 other zoos and aquariums nationwide
- Invitations to member-only previews and exhibit openings
- Invitations to special events
- Access to birthday parties at the Zoo
- Quarterly subscription to Smithsonian Zoogoer magazine
- Zoo Friends e-newsletter
- Access to the FONZ Photo Club
- Access to the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Club ($30)
- Access to the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute Club ($30)
Early Bird Member Access
We HERD you loud and clear! You want additional opportunities for exclusive access to the Zoo animals you love. That’s why we are excited to announce our new benefit just for FONZ members: the Early Bird Member Access series.
