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Tax Deduction Information
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo is a nonprofit organization, charitable tax ID number 53-0206027. All donations are 100% tax deductible.
Memberships, as well as portions of event tickets, are also tax-deductible.
Smithsonian National Zoo Memberships
| Membership Level | Deductible Amount |
|---|---|
| Standard, Premier, Premier Plus | 100% of membership dues |
| Patron Circle | 100% of membership dues |
| Sponsor Circle | 100% of membership dues |
| Benefactor Circle | 100% of membership dues |
| Director Council | 100% of membership dues |
| Explorer Council | 100% of membership dues |
| Ambassador Council | 100% of membership dues |
Past Ticketed Events
| Event | Deductible Amount |
|---|---|
| ZooFari: Dine for Wildlife | All but $75 of each ticket |
| Brew at the Zoo | All but $25 of each ticket |
| Zoo Uncorked | All but $25 of each ticket |
| Conservation Discovery Day | 100% of each ticket |
| Boo at the Zoo | All but $10 of each ticket |
| Night of the Living Zoo | All but $15 of each ticket |
| BrewLights at ZooLights | All but $15 of each ticket |
Adopt a Species Program
| Adopt Level | Deductible Amount |
|---|---|
| $75 | $55 |
| $1,000 | $970 |