“We may be able to survive in a world where the giant panda, the California condor and the black rhino exist only as pictures in a book. But do we want to?”
- Jack Hanna, director emeritus
Jack Hanna has played a vital role in making our Zoo the globally recognized and locally appreciated institution it is today. Supporting the Zoo’s endowment funds helps ensure the legacy of Jack and the Zoo for future generations. Utilizing gift-planning methods, you can make a significant impact on animals tomorrow and receive great personal benefits today. Contact the Zoo’s
development staff for more information on how to join the Jack Hanna Legacy Society.
What is a planned gift?
Planned gifts can take a variety of forms, from IRAs to bequests to charitable trusts. Each method demonstrates your commitment to the Zoo and conservation, while ensuring that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will have an enduring impact on animals, conservation and education for our local community and the natural world.
Planned gifts can be an important part of your financial, philanthropic and estate planning. Please consult your own financial and legal advisors to discuss your specific situation and your desire to support the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.
Please take a moment to read
a letter from Jack Hanna
Contact the Zoo development department
online, by phone at (614) 645-3545,
or send a letter to:
Development Department
Box 400
9990 Riverside Drive
Powell, OH 43065