The Calgary Zoo is a key contributor to the quality of life in Calgary and surrounding communities. With your help, it will continue to move forward with new projects and programs over the coming years. Planned gifts will ensure that the best possible habitats are created for our wildlife. Your gift will provide critical educational programming and support for the Zoo's contribution to specific conservation projects.

Types of Planned Gifts

A Bequest in your Will

You may bequest a portion of your estate to the Calgary Zoo, the Calgary Zoo Foundation, or a specific Calgary Zoo program. Bequests allow you to maintain control over your estate throughout your lifetime and beyond.

Gifts of Securities

Gifts of publicly-traded securities to the Calgary Zoo are welcome, and have increased considerably since the Federal Government decreased the tax on capital gains.

Gifts of Life Insurance Policies    

You can make a very significant gift to the Calgary Zoo without great expense by donating a new insurance policy or an existing policy that you no longer need.

Gifts of Property

Gifts of real estate, works of art and other tangible assets may be made as a current donation or through your will. You may also decide that you or your beneficiaries retain use of that particular asset for your or their lifetimes.

Charitable Gift Annuities

You may purchase an annuity whereby you or a beneficiary realizes a guaranteed income payment for life, and a portion is donated to the Calgary Zoo.

Charitable Remainder Trusts

Transfer cash or other assets to a trust, and receive or designate a fixed payment or interest income. Following your death, the assets in the trust become the property of the Calgary Zoo.

For additional information regarding planned gifts, please contact

Robert Locke at 232-9382, or email robertl@calgaryzoo.ab.ca

We recommend that you consult with your financial advisor concerning an arrangement for a planned gift.