Become a member today!

The Great Bend Zoological Society's mission is to provide general charitable, benevolent, social service, educational, and public benefit work in the community, and particularly for developing and improving the Great Bend-Brit Spaugh Zoo.

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Goals for the Great Bend Zoological Society include:

  • To deliver an appreciation of wildlife through exhibits and programs which emphasize education, conservation, and recreation.
  • To promote the zoo.
  • To support rehabilitation efforts of the Great Bend Raptor Center.
  • To help provide the highest quality healthcare to the animals at the Zoo.
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  • Coordination of fund-raising events
  • Sharing information with the public regarding zoo initiatives and future plans.
  • Providing supporters a tax exempt method for donations.
  • Funding items and activities that fall outside of the zoo's normal operating budget.


  • 20% discount in the Zoo gift shop
  • Access to members only events
  • Free wagon rental for children
  • $1 mobility cart rental
  • Opportunity to apply for Society Board leadership positions
  • Your $25 membership helps with ongoing improvements for the Zoo

You can fill out an application online or stop by the Zoo to pick up an application to become a member today!