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Member Appreciation Events

As a small token of our appreciation for your membership in 2025, we have a list of monthly member appreciation times with themes and special things happening at the Alaska Zoo for active members (list is subject to change):

  • Sat, Jan 18, 9-11am: Member Morning with polar bears Cranbeary and Kova

  • Thu, Feb 23, 1pm and 5pm: Member Movie “Migration” in the Gateway Hall (two showings, reservations online required in advance, check your inbox for the 1/29/25 member email with links).

  • Sat, Mar 22, 8:30-10am: Morning Flock Talk

  • Sun, Apr 13, 8-10am: Get Outdoors Morning

  • Thu, May 22, 6-8pm: Summer Celebration

  • Wed, Jun 25, 10:30-11:30am: Member-only Storytime

  • Sat, July 12, 7:30-9am: Breakfast at the Zoo

  • Thu, Aug 7, 7-9pm: MemBEAR Appreciation Evening

  • Sun, Sep 14, 8-9am: Morning with Seal and Otters

  • Fri, Oct 3, 5-8pm: Evening Halloween Crafts

  • Mon, Nov 17, 4-6pm: Zoosgiving Member Evening

  • Sun, Dec 21, 10am-8pm: Christmas for the Animals with FREE Member Zoo Lights!

This information will be published with details soon as we work to place all 2025 events online. The dates and themes are subject to change, but we will send you notices before each one and will have the list posted on our website and on the member's only page.

We look forward to a year of growth, adventures and great memories at the zoo. We thank you for supporting what we do to help wildlife and for being there along with us for the ride in 2025!

We appreciate your support of our mission!

Zoo Support

Thank you for your support on Giving Tuesday! We reached our goal of $10,000 in matching funds thanks to your generosity.

Zoo Events

Join us for weekly Wednesday Zoo Storytime on zoo grounds! MEMBERS ARE FREE! Come meet Pearl the bunny, hear animal stories, enjoy new floor cushions and decorations, and pick up a free colorable tote bag all courtesy of ConocoPhillips Alaska!

Little Rock and Fluffy Matt Election Victory!

Team Little Rock and Fluffy Matt are the new 2024 Alaska Zoo Animal President and Vice President! Thank you to everyone who donated votes to help us raise $6,274.75 for our nonprofit operations and animal care.

 
 

Stop by the newly remodeled Zoo Coffee Shop by Kape espresso Tayo! Open daily during zoo hours! Offerings include a full espresso menu, cold drinks and Filipino baked goods. Menu is subject to change from the image shown. Our Kape Espresso Tayo friends also offer changing animal themed menu items and a loyalty card with your 11th drink free!

Social Media Toolkit

Help us share the word about zoo memberships by sharing these fun images on your social media accounts! We have images sized to use on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Use #akzoomember #akzoofamily with your posts and tweets!

Sample social media posts (tweet for Twitter):

Facebook:

Izzy the brown bear is just one of the many orphaned and injured animals at the Alaska Zoo. He arrived as an orphaned cub in 2010 from King Cove, Alaska. The Alaska Zoo has been caring for Alaska’s wildlife in need since 1969 and memberships provide critical support to the zoo’s mission. Buy or renew your membership today! Image by John Gomes. https://www.joinit.org/o/alaska-zoo-annual-memberships

#akzoomember #akzoofamily

Instagram:

Izzy the brown bear is just one of the many orphaned and injured animals at the Alaska Zoo. He arrived as an orphaned cub in 2010 from King Cove, Alaska. The Alaska Zoo has been caring for Alaska’s wildlife in need since 1969 and memberships provide critical support to the zoo’s mission. Buy or renew your membership today at www.alaskazoo.org! Image by John Gomes.

#akzoomember #akzoofamily

Twitter:

Izzy is just one of the many orphaned and injured animals at the Alaska Zoo. The zoo has been caring for Alaska’s wildlife in need since 1969 and memberships provide critical support. Buy or renew today! www.alaskazoo.org. J.Gomes image.

#akzoomember #akzoofamily

Questions about your membership or benefits? Email our Membership Liaison!