About Wildlife Legacy Society
Wildlife Legacy Society members have expressed their commitment to the Oregon Zoo with a profound and meaningful form of financial support – they have named the Oregon Zoo Foundation as the beneficiary of an estate or a “planned” gift. Even after your lifetime, you can continue to make a difference for all the animals at the zoo with thoughtful planning.
Benefits
Membership in the society includes an expression of our gratitude, an invitation to an annual luncheon with opportunities to learn about the programs society members support, and other exclusive donor events and previews.
Share Your Intent
Please notify us of your intent to make a gift so that we can thank you for your generosity and to ensure that we will be able to follow your wishes. We look forward to welcoming you into the Wildlife Legacy Society and celebrating you today for the support you are providing to the zoo tomorrow and well into the future.
Have questions?
Please contact Rachel Patterson at 503-893-4382 or email rachel.patterson@oregonzoo.org to learn more!
We’re here to help you meet your goals!
Our team would be happy to speak with you in confidence about your giving goals, with no obligation.
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More ways to make an impact
Gifts in a will or trust
Donations in your will or trust are (by far) the most popular type of planned gift. Learn more, or get help starting your will (for free!).
Beneficiary designations
Gifting assets not covered by your will — like 401(k) or IRA accounts — may help your heirs avoid unwanted taxes, even if you’re below the estate tax threshold.