Do you want to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the gala by supporting the event's namesake?

Agile, powerful, dignified, and regal, Whirl's dynamic personality ensures that she will captivate your imagination.

Now imagine having the opportunity to truly know her, and to play a key role in providing top-notch care for the animals of Brookfield Zoo by becoming Whirl's VIP Lead Patron.

Although supported by many zoo guests through our animal adoption program, we are offering the opportunity to be the VIP Lead Patron for Whirl.

What would this look like?
There are so many reasons to take part in this exclusive opportunity!

As Whirl's VIP Lead Patron, your family name will be on display at the Amur tiger habitat for one year (beginning July 1, 2021). You will have special VIP access, allowing you to truly get to know this flawless feline. This includes:

• A front of house chat in front of the Amur tiger habitat with VIP parking, a cart tour and lunch for six.
• A Zoom chat or Birthday shout out with a member of Whirl's animal care team.
• Regular video and written updates - allowing you up close and personal (but safe!) face to face access.
• Additionally, you'll receive photos, cards, and name recognition in the Chicago Zoological Society's Annual Report.

You can help make a difference by sponsoring Whirl at the VIP Lead Patron level.

More about Whirl:
Whirl, now 13, was born at Brookfield Zoo in 2007 and has lived here her whole life, with the exception of a brief stay at Minnesota Zoo when she was five-years-old. Whirl is distinguishable from other Amur tigers by her short tail-the result of an accident when she was a cub. Whirl is very active, and guests can see her jumping up and swatting at enrichment items, or interacting with another favorite treat: a frozen watermelon. In the fall, one of Whirl's favorite enrichment activities is playing with a whole pumpkin in her pool.

Leading the Field in Animal Care and Welfare:
Caring for animals and their habitats is central to the Chicago Zoological Society's mission. Through your support, you can ensure that we remain a leader in animal care and welfare.

Under IRS guidelines, the amount of your contribution that is deductible for federal income tax purposes is limited to the excess of your payment over the value of the goods or services provided by the Chicago Zoological Society. The estimated fair market value of goods or services received in return for this contribution is $150.