The Zoo Society
The Zoo Society is a 501(c)3 non-profit fundraising organization whose purpose is to lend financial support to Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium.
The Zoo Society fosters the relationship between Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium and our community by raising funds and generating community support.
The Zoo Society supports the mission of PDZA by providing financial and in-kind resources for the Zoo's recreation, education and conservation programs, its animal collections, and its permanent and temporary exhibitions.
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Ways to Give to the Zoo
Vision Keeper Club
Through our Vision Keeper program, you can help build and maintain a quality facility for generations to come by taking the lead in supporting world-class exhibitions, educational programming and animal acquisition. Adopt an Animal
Give a gift of a ZooParent or become one yourself and help support animal care and facilities, wildlife conservation and educational programs for children and adults.Annual Giving
Your gift to the annual fund goes towards supporting the ongoing activities of the Zoo & Aquarium, including conservation efforts, school group visits and animal care.Planned Giving
By remembering the Point Defiance Zoological Society in your estate plans, you can make a difference for wildlife and future generations who love it.
Endowment
The Point Defiance Zoological Society’s endowment funds provide ongoing support to The Zoo Society and Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium.
Zoo Society Staff
Larry Norvell
Executive Director
253.404.3663
Ellen Aronson
Annual Fund and Special Events Director
253.404.3651
Jessica Dort
Development Operations and Database Specialist
253.404.3657
(Click title above to send an email to selected individual)
Board of Directors
President
David Panco
Vice President
Dr. Richard Cockrell
Treasurer
Peter Hendrick
Secretary
Karen Veitenhans
Past President
Edward Grogan
Pamela Baade
Sally Jo Bose
Kim Burkes
Rachel Carroll
Susan Caulkins
Dianne K. Conway
John Gazecki
Paul Hamrick
Sherlyn Iverson
Jean Jackman
Judd Johnson
Tom Kerstetter
Dr. Eric Kvinsland
Jack Meehan
Scott Sabo
Nathan Sackett