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Lowell Nussbaum Society

Donor memberships of $1,350 or more are tax deductible less the value of the membership ($292). Members at the donor level enjoy membership to the Zoo and White River Gardens for their family and four guests, as well as special donor benefits. If you would like to mail in your donation, print out the giving slip or contact us below. Proceeds from donor memberships help support the animal conservation mission of the Indianapolis Zoo.

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The Nussbaum Legacy

Journalist Lowell B. Nussbaum was not satisfied to simply imagine a zoo in Indianapolis. He helped found the Zoological Society on Oct. 24, 1944. For the next eleven years he helped plan the future of the Zoo. The Indianapolis Zoo has named its donor society in Mr. Lowell Nussbaum’s honor and it recognizes supporters who make an annual gift of $1,350 or more. The vision of Mr. Nussbaum and the founders of our Zoo lives on today through our friends who help make the dream a reality with generous financial support.

  • One year of free admission for two adults and all (grand)children under 21, plus four guests per visit
  • Special invitations to donor-only events
  • Free subscription to the Inside the Zoo donor magazine
  • Free parking during regular operating hours
  • 20 percent discount on guest admission
  • 15 percent discount on most items at the gift shop
  • Exclusive invitations to Conservation Speaker Series
  • 25 percent discount at Café on the Commons, Crossing Café and Westside Café
  • One private behind-the-scenes experience annually
  • Early and discounted Zoobilation tickets in November
  • Invitations to Zoo exhibit openings, lectures and sneak previews
  • Invitations to Nussbaum Society only events
  • Recognition at the annual donor appreciation dinner
  • One year of free admission for two adults and all (grand)children under 21, plus four guests per visit
  • Special invitations to donor-only events
  • Free subscription to the Inside the Zoo donor magazine
  • Free parking during regular operating hours
  • 20 percent discount on guest admission
  • 15 percent discount on most items at the gift shop
  • Exclusive invitations to Conservation Speaker Series
  • 25 percent discount at Café on the Commons, Crossing Café and Westside Café
  • One private behind-the-scenes experience annually
  • Early and discounted Zoobilation tickets in November
  • Invitations to Zoo exhibit openings, lectures and sneak previews
  • Invitations to Nussbaum Society only events
  • Recognition at the annual donor appreciation dinner
  • Facility rental discount
  • One year of free admission for two adults and all (grand)children under 21, plus four guests per visit
  • Special invitations to donor-only events
  • Free subscription to the Inside the Zoo donor magazine
  • Free parking during regular operating hours
  • 20 percent discount on guest admission
  • 15 percent discount on most items at the gift shop
  • Exclusive invitations to Conservation Speaker Series
  • 25 percent discount at Café on the Commons, Crossing Café and Westside Café
  • One private behind-the-scenes experience annually
  • Early and discounted Zoobilation tickets in November
  • Invitations to Zoo exhibit openings, lectures and sneak previews
  • Invitations to Nussbaum Society only events
  • Recognition at the annual donor appreciation dinner
  • Facility rental discount
  • Private tour and lunch
  • One year of free admission for two adults and all (grand)children under 21, plus four guests per visit
  • Special invitations to donor-only events
  • Free subscription to the Inside the Zoo donor magazine
  • Free parking during regular operating hours
  • 20 percent discount on guest admission
  • 15 percent discount on most items at the gift shop
  • Exclusive invitations to Conservation Speaker Series
  • 25 percent discount at Café on the Commons, Crossing Café and Westside Café
  • One private behind-the-scenes experience annually
  • Early and discounted Zoobilation tickets in November
  • Invitations to Zoo exhibit openings, lectures and sneak previews
  • Invitations to Nussbaum Society only events
  • Recognition at the annual donor appreciation dinner
  • Facility rental discount
  • Private tour and lunch
  • Meet & Greet with Zoo President & CEO
  • One year of free admission for two adults and all (grand)children under 21, plus four guests per visit
  • Special invitations to donor-only events
  • Free subscription to the Inside the Zoo donor magazine
  • Free parking during regular operating hours
  • 20 percent discount on guest admission
  • 15 percent discount on most items at the gift shop
  • Exclusive invitations to Conservation Speaker Series
  • 25 percent discount at Café on the Commons, Crossing Café and Westside Café
  • One private behind-the-scenes experience annually
  • Early and discounted Zoobilation tickets in November
  • Invitations to Zoo exhibit openings, lectures and sneak previews
  • Invitations to Nussbaum Society only events
  • Recognition at the annual donor appreciation dinner
  • Facility rental discount
  • Private tour and lunch
  • Meet & Greet with Zoo President & CEO
  • Meet & Greet with conservation leaders

Contact us for more information about your donation to the Lowell Nussbaum Society or click here to complete your donor membership online.

Call us at (317) 630-2025 or complete the form below.