The holiday shopping season has officially begun, and Riverbanks Zoo and Garden has the perfect present for the person on your list who has everything. Not only does a gift from Riverbanks provide shoppers with unique options, but it also gives back by helping to support the programs that continue to make the Zoo and Garden one of the best in the country.
There are various ways to treat your friends and family to a holiday gift from Riverbanks:
Give a Zoo Membership
Choose from several levels of membership designed to fit the needs of every family. Riverbanks memberships begin at $34 for individual and $59 for family. Every membership includes a subscription to
Riverbanks magazine, guest passes, one free visit to Lights Before Christmas, a 10% discount at Riverbanks’ retail shops, discounted rates on education adventures and special events along with reciprocal admission privileges at more than 100 zoos and aquariums nationwide. Gift givers may choose to purchase a gift membership online to print out a temporary membership pass right away, or purchase a gift certificate by phone that can be redeemed when the gift recipient is ready to activate the membership. Order gift memberships by noon, December 14, to ensure delivery before Christmas.
Sponsor a Finned, Feathered or Furry Friend
For as little as $35, you can make someone a proud Wild Parent and provide food and care to their favorite animal or plant. The proud parent will receive an official sponsorship certificate, fact sheet with color picture and a Wild Child photo keychain. Higher levels of sponsorship include a framed photo magnet of the sponsored animal or plant, guest passes to visit this special friend, an adorable bean bag creature and a certificate for a behind-the-scenes tour. Order Wild Parent gifts by noon, December 14, to ensure delivery before Christmas.
Purchase a Tribute Brick and Become Part of Riverbanks’ History
When you purchase a tribute brick engraved with your personal message, not only are you leaving a special mark on Riverbanks, but you are also providing the building blocks that are essential for the Zoo’s future success. Tribute bricks cost $100 and if you order a brick by December 31, it will be installed by February 28, 2008. The purchaser will immediately receive a certificate of engraving as a stocking stuffer; and once the brick is installed, a certificate of installation identifying the brick’s location will be mailed.
Don’t Forget to Add Riverbanks to Your Holiday Shopping List
This holiday season give a gift to Riverbanks by contributing to the annual fund. You can always make your donation in honor of friends and family. We will send them a letter notifying them of your generosity, and they will be delighted to know their gift is helping support the areas of greatest need within the Zoo and Garden.
Interested in giving a wild gift this year? Call (803) 779-8717 or visit Riverbanks online. Some contributions may be tax-deductible.
