Commemoratives

engraved brick area and statue

Commemorative Giving: Celebrate, Honor, Remember

Celebrate life’s special moments while making a lasting impact at the Alexandria Zoo. Our Commemorative Giving Program offers meaningful ways to honor, remember, or celebrate the people, milestones, and memories that matter most—while directly supporting animal care, conservation, and education.

Leave your mark. Share your story. Help support wildlife—today and for the future.

bench

Bench

$750 | 3-Years

Give the gift of rest and reflection at Alexandria Zoo. Dedicate a bench with a personalized plaque, creating a lasting place to honor a loved one or celebrate a milestone.

Please allow up to three months for bench installation following confirmation.

tree

Tree

$500 | 3-Years

A living tribute that grows stronger each year, symbolizing resilience and legacy. A plaque bearing the inscription of your choosing can be placed near the base of the tree.

The timing of tree plantings is determined by favorable weather and soil conditions to ensure healthy growth.

engraved brick patio

Engraved Brick

$100

Pave the Way with a permaent, engraved brick in the heart of the action — our Festival Plaza! It’s a visible, lasting legacy that supports conservation and community.

Installation Schedule
MAR: Orders from Nov. 1 & Jan. 31
JUN: Orders from Feb. 1 & Apr. 30
SEP: Orders from May. 1 & Jul. 31
DEC: Orders from Aug. 1 & Oct. 31

jaguar deck

Jaguar Deck Plaque

2" x 4": $50
4" x 4": $100
8" x 8": $250

Purchase personalized engraved plaques to be installed at the new Jaguar Deck. Etch your name, your family's legacy, or a special message into the foundation of this exciting new addition.

train car seat with plaque

Train Seat

$300 | 2-Years

Create a tribute or showcase your business with engraved plaques on our passenger benches. Guaranteed visibility to seated, attentive riders. Perfect for memorials, family names, or corporate support.

kids posing for photo on train car

Train Car

$2,500 | 2-Years

Turn one of our train cars into mobile advertisements for your brand. As the train circles the zoo, your message travels with it, seen by riders and pedestrians alike. The bright, colorful train is a favorite photo backdrop, ensuring your logo appears in countless family memories and social media.

Inscription Information

  • Number of characters and lines vary by commemorative item.
  • Punctuation and blank spaces are counted as characters.
  • You can inscribe anything you'd like, as long as it is family-appropriate and fits in the allotted spaces per line and total lines.
  • You can use any characters on the keyboard, so consider using "&" instead of "and" to save space. Unfortunately, if the character you want isn't on a regular keyboard, we are unable to inscribe it on your brick or plaque.
  • Inscriptions will be automatically centered on the brick / plaque.
  • FOTAZ reserves the right to refuse any submission it deems unsuitable for the purposes described in this offer.
  • You will be notified by email once your item has been installed.
  • We are unable to honor any special placement requests.