Are the gray seals your favorite part about visiting Brookfield Zoo?

Curious, easy-going, and playful, Kiinaq is a joy to watch gliding through the water.

Now imagine having the opportunity to truly know him, and to play a key role in providing top-notch care for the animals of Brookfield Zoo by becoming Kiinaq'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 Kiinaq.

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

As Kiinaq's VIP Lead Patron, your family name will be on display at Pinniped Point for one year (beginning July 1, 2021). You will have special VIP access, allowing you to truly get to know this gregarious gray seal. This includes:

• A poolside on-deck experience at Pinniped Point, with VIP parking, a cart tour and lunch for four.
• A Zoom chat or Birthday shout out with a member of Kiinaq'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 Kiinaq at the VIP Lead Patron level.

More about Kiinaq:
Born in the wild, Kiinaq arrived at a stranding center with a broken jaw when he was only a few months old. His injury resulted in the loss of the majority of the teeth on his lower jaw and meant that he was not able to be released back into the wild. Now 19, Kiinaq lived at the Detroit Zoo until coming to Brookfield Zoo in May of 2018. Since arriving here at Brookfield Zoo, Kiinaq has sired two offspring in January 2020 (Peanut and Celia), and resides with his newest mate Georgette at Pinniped Point. While weighing in at more than 500 pounds, Kiinaq is calm and relaxed while working with his care team.

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.

Please note: Participants in behind-the-scenes experiences are required to be a minimum of 12 years of age.

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.