The Aquarium’s exciting future would not be possible without the generous support of special friends who make annual contributions above and beyond their membership dues.
In recognition of the vital difference these members make to our future, new ways to involve and appreciate special donors have been launched.
Donor Memberships
Stingray Club: $300
- Full membership privileges for one or two adults and up to six of their unmarried children 21 and under living in the same household
- Two guest benefits and four one-time-use member guest passes
- Exciting sneak previews of new exhibits
- Two tickets to our Marjorie Lynn Bank Lecture Series
- Exclusive invitations to select donor fuctions
- 10% member discount in our food and gift shops and discounts on parking and other member programs
Dolphin Club: $500
- All Stingray Club membership benefits
- Plus two additional one-time-use member guest passes
Leadership Circles
Aquarist Circle: $1,000–2,499
- Recognition in the Annual Report and on the Annual Giving Donor Plaque in the Pier 4 Pavilion
- Invitations to events
- VIP preview of new exhibits
- Quarterly animal update newsletter
- All general membership benefits, including unlimited express-entry admission for one or two adults and all unmarried children in same household; subscription to quarterly magazine, Watermarks; and member discounts
- Two guests per visit, and 10 one-time-use tickets
Curator’s Circle: $2,500–4,999
- Recognition in the Annual Report and on the Annual Giving Donor Plaque in the Pier 4 Pavilion
- Invitations to events
- VIP preview of new exhibits
- Quarterly animal update newsletter
- All general membership benefits, including unlimited express-entry admission for one or two adults and all unmarried children in same household; subscription to quarterly magazine, Watermarks; and member discounts
- Two guests per visit, and 12 one-time-use tickets
Director’s Circle: $5,000–9,999
- Recognition in the Annual Report and on the Annual Giving Donor Plaque in the Pier 4 Pavilion
- Invitations to events
- VIP preview of new exhibits
- Quarterly animal update newsletter
- All general membership benefits, including unlimited express-entry admission for one or two adults and all unmarried children in same household; subscription to quarterly magazine, Watermarks; and member discounts
- Two guests per visit, and 14 one-time-use tickets
Chairman’s Circle: $10,000–24,999
- Recognition in the Annual Report and on the Annual Giving Donor Plaque in the Pier 4 Pavilion
- Invitations to events
- VIP preview of new exhibits
- Quarterly animal update newsletter
- All general membership benefits, including unlimited express-entry admission for one or two adults and all unmarried children in same household; subscription to quarterly magazine, Watermarks; and member discounts
- Two guests per visit, and 16 one-time-use tickets
Founder’s Circle $25,000
- Permanent on-site recognition
- Recognition in the Annual Report and on the Annual Giving Donor Plaque in the Pier 4
- Invitations to events
- VIP preview of new exhibits
- Quarterly animal update newsletter
- All general membership benefits, including unlimited express-entry admission for one or two adults and all unmarried children in same household; subscription to quarterly magazine, Watermarks; and member discounts
- Two guests per visit, and 20 one-time-use tickets
For more information, please contact the development services coordinator at 410-576-8678.


