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Planned Giving
Leave a Legacy
Personal Giving Stories
Learn how donors like you are supporting the Zoo’s mission of conservation and creating their legacies at the Indy Zoo.
Join the Laura Githens Smith Society
We encourage you to consider joining the supporters who have made a legacy gift to the Indy Zoo.
Planned Giving Blog
2026-02-01
Win-Win Plan Balances Charitable and Family Financial Goals
Did you know you can make a current gift to support our work and replace that asset in your estate with life insurance? Read more to learn about the benefits of such a plan.
2026-01-01
An Estate-Planning Checklist for the New Year
Have you recently created or updated your estate plan? Read more to learn about some of the key elements you should be sure to include in a complete estate plan.
2025-12-01
Use Charitable Giving’s “Superpower” to Guide Your Year-End Planning
Do you have a plan to control the most important elements of your charitable giving? Read more to learn how to make the most of your year-end planning opportunities.
Planned Giving Committee
Financial and legal professionals have generously volunteered their time and expertise to assist the Indianapolis Zoological Society in its planned-giving efforts.
Plan Your Gift at Any Life Stage
Decide which type of gift is most appropriate for you at your life stage.