Looking for the perfect gift? We’ve got you covered. Check out our top picks below – and remember, each gift you give gives back. As a non-profit organization, your support helps us continue to educate and inspire our guests!
Family Membership
Best for: families with young children, grandparents, animal lovers
Price: Starting at $37.80 per person
How to purchase: Online
More info: A membership is truly a gift that keeps on giving. With a GSC membership, your loved one will receive a full year of memorable visits to the Greensboro Science Center. Additional member benefits include lots of discounts: for guests, in the TriceraShop gift shop, in the café, for classes, camps, birthday parties and much more!
Animal Adoption
Best for: kids, the person who has everything, animal lovers
Price: $40 for virtual adoptions; $50 for adoptions featuring tangible items
How to purchase: virtual adoptions can be purchased online; adoptions featuring tangible items may be purchased on site in our TriceraShop or online to be mailed or for pick-up (holiday deadlines apply – see website for details)
More info: Animals available for symbolic adoption are African penguins, sharks, red pandas, and tigers. Virtual adoptions include a digital certificate of adoption and a digital photo card. Adoptions featuring tangible items include a stuffed animal, certificate of adoption, bamboo tote bag, and photo fact card. When you symbolically adopt a GSC animal for someone, you are giving a meaningful gift that also provides critical support for animal care, education programs and wildlife conservation at the GSC!
Gift Cards
Best for: kids, families, grandparents, couples
Price: sold in increments of $25
How to purchase: On site
More info: Gift cards are a versatile option for just about anyone! They can be used for general admission or membership, in our gift shop, and in our café. Whether you’re giving grandparents a day out with their grandkids, your favorite couple a unique date destination, or a family a day of learning together, recipients will have a chance to see endangered animals up close, experience life among ancient animals, and discover amazing animals that inhabit our watery world!
SKYWILD Adventures
Best for: ages 8+, fitness aficionados, thrill seekers, outdoor enthusiasts
Price: $46 per person
How to purchase: Online at skywild.org
More info: A gift certificate to SKYWILD will give your loved ones an exciting, memorable and rewarding day of adventure! In addition to two full hours on the course, gift recipients also receive complimentary admission to the Greensboro Science Center for an entire day of discovery.
Give the gift of adventure right here at home with a SKYWILD Gift Certificate!
Donation in Honor of Someone
Best for: the person who has everything, fans of the GSC, animal lovers, science education supporters
Price: you decide
How to purchase: Online via our donation form (click I would like to dedicate this donation to recognize recipient)
More info: Honoring a loved one with a donation to the GSC in his or her name is a meaningful gift that gives back. Not only will this save the recipient from yet another coffee mug or pair of socks, but it will serve a much-needed purpose – helping our non-profit organization continue our commitment to community, conservation, and science education!
Gifts for the GSC
Is a gift to the Greensboro Science Center on your shopping list? Here are a few ways you can support our non-profit organization:
Amazon Smile
If you’re shopping online this year, please make the GSC your charity of choice on Amazon Smile. We’ll receive 0.5% of the purchase price from your eligible purchases. It’s simple and impactful!
Amazon Wish List
Help us out by purchasing something from our wish list! Each item on our list is less than $25 but would be priceless to our team!
Join Wonder 365
With just a $10 donation, you can join our annual fund, Wonder 365! Every gift makes a difference and we’d be honored to be included in your end-of-year giving plans.
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