Donate Despite our temporary closure to help slow the spread of coronavirus, the animals continue to receive the best quality care each and every day and our dedicated team continues to think of ways to keep you and your loved ones engaged while at home. While we strive to continue to create connections and inspire actions that will have a lasting impact on conservation, your support is more important than ever to help us keep our vital work going. You can help Riverbanks during these challenging times by making a donation today. Thank you. Thank you for your generous gift! Gift Amount: Thank you for your donation. Please select your gift amount: Gift Information 1 Gift Details 2 Personal Information 3 Gift Info $25$50$100$250 How would you like to direct your donation? * Gift Details Mail a letter on my behalf (to) Full Name * First Name Last Name * Phone Email Personal Info Pay by Credit Card Pay via Direct Debit Back Continue Complete Payment Cancel Payment Want to learn more? Consider contributing to one of our many Individual or Corporate donor programs listed below. Individual Giving Opportunities Remember when you would chase butterflies in an open field or scout for toads along the nearby creek? You can help ensure your children and grandchildren will have fond memories like this, too, by participating in one of Riverbanks’ many fundraising programs, all of which support local, regional or international efforts to preserve wildlife and wild places. Annual Fund Each year, Riverbanks Society sets aside a special fund to assist with the areas of greatest need within the Zoo and Garden. Donations are tax-deductible and help fulfill the Riverbanks mission. Learn More Carousel Sponsorships No need to travel around the world to see exotic animals. Some of the most popular animal sightings at Riverbanks Zoo are the exotic animals on the Endangered Species Carousel. Carousel sponsorships are a permanent way to honor family and friends or remember a special occasion while benefiting local, regional and international conservation efforts. Learn More Honorary and Memorial Gifts Honorary or memorial gifts to Riverbanks are a compassionate way to pay tribute to or commemorate a friend or family member while ensuring the animals at the Zoo continue to receive the best care. A personalized letter of acknowledgment will be mailed to the person being honored or to the family of your loved one announcing your generous gift to Riverbanks on behalf of this special person. Learn More Library Wish Fund Making a donation to Riverbanks’ Library Wish Fund is a thoughtful way to honor or remember a loved one while helping to maintain the highest quality Zoological & Botanical Library in the Southeast. Each book includes a bookplate inscribed with the name of the donor as well as that of the person being honored. Learn More Matching Gifts You can double-or even triple-your gift to the Zoo by participating in your employer’s Matching Gifts program. Additional funds raised through matching gifts at Riverbanks enables us to continue to expand, renovate and rebuild, enhancing our ability to remain one of the country’s top zoos. Learn More Satch Krantz Conservation Fund For more than two decades, the Satch Krantz Conservation Fund has provided important assistance to conservation biologists involved an array of local, regional and international wildlife conservation projects. Up to half of all available funds each year may be dispersed to projects developed by Riverbanks’ staff, and the remaining funds are distributed to outside researchers. Learn More Silverback Society Planned Giving The Silverback Society Planned Giving program offers many giving opportunities that benefit you and the Zoo. From gifts of cash, stock, insurance, real estate, lead trusts to bequests, the Silverback Society program is designed to assist you in planning your contributions with the latest tax guidelines in mind. Learn More Tribute Brick Campaign Looking for a timeless, heartfelt gift for someone wild about the Zoo? Donate a brick in his or her honor and the family name or your special message will become a part of Riverbanks’ history. Learn More Wild Parent Sponsorship Wild about wildlife? Sponsor an animal at the Zoo. Sponsorship is as easy as 1, 2, 3! Your Wild Parent sponsorship will help provide care to your favorite animal and support the preservation of its species. Learn More Corporate Giving Opportunities From philanthropic gifts to corporate sponsorships, small businesses to large corporations, partnering with Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is naturally rewarding. All sponsorships support the Zoo and Garden’s ongoing conservation and education efforts, striving to enhance the future for the animals, our children and the community. Carousel Sponsorships More than 200,000 children ride the Endangered Species Carousel each year. Carousel sponsorships are a highly visible way to show your business cares about the future of the animals, our children and the community. Learn More Community Partners Riverbanks is paving the way for nature with this unique corporate partnership program, which offers visibility, publicity, networking and extraordinary gathering opportunities. Learn More Corporate Conservation Champions Annual corporate partnerships support ongoing conservation and education efforts at Riverbanks and beyond, ensuring a sustainable future for the animals, our children, and the community. Learn More Event Sponsorship Take advantage of high visibility opportunities with an event sponsorship. From the wildly popular Riverbanks ZOOfari fundraiser to the family-friendly Boo at the Zoo, your company’s participation in any of Riverbanks events can make a world of difference. Learn More Matching Gifts Your employees can double-or even triple-their gifts to the Zoo by participating in your Matching Gifts program. Additional funds raised through matching gifts at Riverbanks enables us to continue to expand, renovate and rebuild, enhancing our ability to remain one of the country’s top zoos. Learn More Tribute Brick Campaign Looking for a unique employee reward or retirement gift? Donate a brick in his or her honor and your special message will become a part of Riverbanks’ history. Learn More About Riverbanks Society Established in 1976 by a group of concerned citizens, Riverbanks Society started out with a base of 200 members and has grown far beyond expectations with more than 40,000 member households representing over 190,000 individuals, making it one of the largest nonprofit zoo societies per capita in the United States. Members and donors provide important resources for the research, education and conservation efforts of the Zoo and Garden, strengthening Riverbanks’ position as a world-class zoo and leader in wildlife conservation. Wild adventures begin with Riverbanks membership! Learn more.