Renew your donor circle
Donors play a critical role in everything we do to inspire conservation of the ocean. Support from annual donors allows us to tackle the most pressing threats to ocean health—overfishing, plastic pollution, habitat loss and the impacts of climate change. Please join us in this vital work and help make a difference for the global ocean that sustains us all.
Donor benefits
- Free admission for one year
- Exclusive member-only hours and events
- Discounts on tours, dining and merchandise in our gift shop and online store
- A free subscription to our member magazine, Shorelines, and exclusive updates through our membership texting program.
- Members at all levels can access Aquarium Live! These exclusive virtual events take you up close with your favorite furry, feathered, flippered and finned friends.
Ocean Advocate Circle
$500 to $999*
In our Ocean Advocate Circle, you'll receive all membership benefits, PLUS:
- Two transferable guest passes good for admission year-round
- Invitations to special exhibit previews and exclusive donor events, including Donor Morning
- Complimentary passes for a behind-the-scenes tour
- Membership text messages with account updates and insider information
$1,000 to $2,499*
You'll receive all the above benefits, PLUS:
- A total of four transferable guest passes good for admission year-round
- Your name listed on an Aquarium donor plaque
Packards' Circle
$2,500 to $4,999*
In our Packards' Circle, you'll receive all Ocean Advocate Circle benefits, PLUS:
- Special Packards' Circle membership cards for each family member
- A total of four transferable guest passes good for admission year-round
- Five complimentary one-time Aquarium admission tickets
- Your name listed on an Aquarium donor plaque
- Invitations to exclusive donor events and special exhibit receptions with Executive Director Julie Packard
$5,000 to $9,999*
You'll receive all the above benefits, PLUS:
- A total of 10 complimentary one-time Aquarium admission tickets
Leadership Council of the Packards' Circle
$10,000 to $24,999*
In our Leadership Council, you'll receive all Packards' Circle benefits, plus:
- A total of 15 complimentary one-time Aquarium admission tickets
- Your name listed on an Aquarium donor plaque
- Invitations to attend exclusive Leadership Council events featuring prominent guest speakers addressing ocean conservation issues
- Private Aquarium tour with advance reservation
$25,000 and above*
You'll receive all the above benefits, PLUS:
- A total of 20 complimentary one-time Aquarium admission tickets
* To help in ensuring your gift aligns with IRS tax requirements, you’ll receive personalized membership cards only, with no guest cards, when you give through a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) or an Individual Retirement Account (IRA).