If all the beasts were gone, man would die from a great loneliness of spirit. For whatever happens to the beasts, soon happens to man. We invite you to become a member of the Zoological Society's Simba Society by a planned gift during your lifetime or by making specific provisions to name the Zoological Society as a direct beneficiary of a will, trust, or insurance policy. Simba Society members allow the Zoological Society to plan for the future while enabling us to recognize and thank you in your lifetime. Recognition of Simba Society members will be on signage at the Milwaukee County Zoo and listed in Zoological Society publications.
Animals are such agreeable friends, they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms.
Charitable Remainder Trust Charitable Remainder Trusts are an effective way of making a gift to the Zoological Society and still receive income for life. The donor receives an immediate charitable-contribution tax deduction and the Zoological Society receives the remainder interest of the trust. The Charitable Remainder Trust is especially useful when you have highly appreciated assets and cash flow can be increased for the donor without paying capital gains tax. A gift annuity is a unique charitable gift that earns a charitable deduction for the donor while earning an income for life. All the flowers of all the tomorrows are in the seeds of today and yesterday.