“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 played a vital role in making our Zoo the globally recognized and locally appreciated institution that it is today. Our planned giving programs allow you to honor Jack Hanna's extraordinary contributions to our Zoo, our community, and wildlife around the world. By making a planned gift today, you will ensure that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will have an enduring impact on animals, conservation, and education for our local community and the natural world.
Learn more and explore which planned giving options are right for you by selecting a link to the left.
For legal, tax, and financial services providers, the Planned Giving Design Center (PGDC) is a free online service with tools to assist you in advising your clients about charitable giving. It provides up-to-date technical content and planning resources on the topic of charitable giving and estate plannning.
For both donors and advisors, the Planning Perspectives site allows you to review the benefits of the Zoo's various gift plans and create personalized illustrations that can be saved, printed, and emailed to others. It offers access to unparalleled planned giving information resources, including Internal Revenue Service (IRS) codes and regulations and thousands of reference articles.
For both donors and advisors looking for specific financial breakdowns, the Planned Giving Calculation Center provides real-time computations when considering charitable deductions.
For more information or to ask specific questions, please email Cheryl Lesko, Director of Philanthropy, or give her a call at 614-724-3747.