Planned Giving
For more than a century, the Detroit Zoological Society has been igniting positive change for animals and nature. When you make a planned gift to the Zoo, you leave a legacy of caring and help create meaningful connections between people, animals, and the natural world so all can thrive.
Become a Wildlife Legacy Circle Member
The Wildlife Legacy Circle is made up of a group of thoughtful supporters who have made plans to include the Detroit Zoological Society in their estate plans.
Join other dedicated Zoo supporters who have included the Zoo in their estate plans, and let us recognize and celebrate your Detroit Zoo legacy. As a Wildlife Legacy Circle member, you receive:
- Recognition in Habitat magazine
- An invitation to the annual Renaissance Circle Picnic
Join now by contacting Nora Rhein at (248) 336-5725 or [email protected].
Make a will or notify us of your gift
Planned Giving
We’ve partnered with FreeWill to help make the process of creating a will simple and easy so you can rest assured that you have a plan in place for your loved ones, assets, and the future. Visit our full planned giving page to create a will, to learn more about the Wildlife Legacy Circle and all the ways in which you can leave your legacy at the Detroit Zoo, or to let us know that you’ve already included the Detroit Zoological Society in your estate plans!
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Bequest Language
Here’s an example of bequest language that you can use when working with your financial planner
to ensure your gift is directed to support the Detroit Zoological Society.
“I give to the Detroit Zoological Society_____[written amount of percentage of the estate or description of property]
for it’s unrestricted charitable use and purpose.”
Legal Name:
Detroit Zoological Society
Address:
8450 W. 10 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI 48067
Tax ID:
38-6027356
Is there a particular area of the Detroit Zoological Society’s mission that you would like your gift to support?
If so, we want to learn more about how you would like to leave your legacy at the Detroit Zoological Society.
Do you have a question? Please contact Nora Rhein at [email protected] or (248) 336-5725 so we can assist you.
