Charter Member dinner

Become a Charter Member

Shape the Future of the Fresno Aquarium

Imagine being part of a small, visionary group creating a place where kids and people of all ages can explore the wonders of our aquatic world, develop STEM and critical thinking skills, and discover how science and education can make our community stronger and more connected.

That’s what it means to be a Charter Member of the nonprofit 501(c)(3) Aquarius Aquarium Institute and the Fresno Aquarium project.

As a Charter Member, you aren’t just a supporter—you are a founding partner in bringing this dream to life. Your membership directly powers exciting hands-on educational programs, advances the Fresno Aquarium project, and leaves a legacy that will inspire generations.

And here’s the exclusive part:

Once the Fresno Aquarium opens its doors, Charter Memberships will close forever. Annual memberships will continue, but the opportunity to be recognized as a Charter Member—a true pioneer—will never come again.

Join us today at any Charter Member level and see your name alongside others who share your passion for education, conservation, and community impact. Together, we’re building something extraordinary for California’s Central Valley and beyond.

Updated Charter Member listing

Charter Member Benefits

Join at higher levels to bring additional family members living outside your household, friends or employees as your guests to our Annual Charter Member Dinner and to other Institute events going on now at discounted rates.

 

Annual Charter Member Giving Levels

All levels listed below (except Single Student) are family memberships and include adult(s) and children sharing the same address.

 

$100+ Member Level




Household Family Membership Includes

  • The Inland Sea member newsletter
  • Family invitation to our annual Charter Member Dinner
  • Family invitations to previews of the Fresno Aquarium
  • Member discounts to Institute events and programs
  • Member discounts on Institute merchandise

 

$250+ Donor Level




All benefits of Member Level plus

  • 2 additional guest invitations to Charter Member Dinner
  • 2 additional event and merchandise discount passes
  • $25 discount on educational outreach programs

 

$500+ Contributor Level




All benefits of Member Level plus

  • 4 guest invitations to Charter Member Dinner
  • 4 additional event and merchandise discount passes
  • $50 discount on educational outreach programs

 

$750+ Supporter Level




All benefits of Member Level plus

  • 6 guest invitations to Charter Member Dinner
  • 6 additional event and merchandise discount passes
  • $75 discount on educational outreach programs

 

$1000+ Patron Level




All benefits of Member Level plus

  • 8 guest invitations to Charter Member dinner
  • 8 additional event and merchandise discount passes
  • $100 discount on educational outreach programs

 

$25 - Single Student (w/ valid school i.d. number)