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Turn Your Zoo Into a Brand Experience Destination

Partner with top brands to bring free premium product samples to your visitors—boosting engagement, adding value, and earning incremental revenue.

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Zoo brand activation
60.5K+
Samples Distributed
328.5K+
Consumers Reached
16+
Top Markets
6+
Active Brand Offers

Trusted by Leading Brands

Liquid I.V.
Red Bull
Clif Bar
KIND
Kraft Heinz
Anheuser-Busch
La Croix
GT's Kombucha

Everything You Need to Succeed

We've built a platform that makes it effortless to connect with brands and delight your members.

Access Premium Brand Demand

Connect with leading CPG, food, beverage, wellness brands and more actively seeking zoos like yours to reach engaged visitors.

Generate Incremental Revenue

Earn money for every sample distributed—with zero upfront costs, inventory risk, or operational burden on your team.

Enhance Member Experience

Delight your visitors with free products from brands they love. Sampling creates memorable moments that boost satisfaction and loyalty.

Effortless Operations

We handle logistics end-to-end—from brand coordination to product delivery. You just provide the space and your members do the rest.

Brand-Safe Partnerships

Every brand and campaign is vetted to ensure alignment with your values. You approve what comes into your zoo.

Join a Nationwide Network

Become part of 10,000+ venues partnering with Recess to transform how brands connect with consumers in real-world spaces.

How It Works

Get started in minutes and start earning with your very first campaign.

1

Create a Listing for Your Zoo

Create and list your profile in under 5 minutes. 100% free to join and no obligations.

2

Get Matched with Brands

We connect you with brands looking to reach your specific visitors. You review and approve every campaign.

3

Receive & Distribute Samples

Products ship directly to your zoo and surprise and delight your community.

4

Get Paid

Get paid for every sample distributed to your visitors after completion of event.

Brand Success Stories

See what brands achieved at Zoo venues

We were nervous about how a brand activation would fit with our mission, but this partnership actually enhanced the visitor experience. The sampling event introduced guests to eco-friendly products that aligned with our values, and the brand's sponsorship helped us fund our education programs.

EM

Emerald Conservation Zoo

Brand Partner

The product sampling activation we hosted brought incredible energy to our zoo during what's typically a slower season. Families loved the interactive experience, and we saw a noticeable uptick in gift shop sales as visitors stayed longer to explore. It was a win-win that strengthened our relationship with the community.

RI

Riverside Wildlife Park

Brand Partner

The activation generated genuine buzz among our guests and gave us a legitimate reason to promote our venue across social channels. We're still getting comments from families who attended, and the brand's support helped us cover operating costs during peak season. Definitely looking to do more of these.

SA

Safari Springs Zoo & Nature Reserve

Brand Partner

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost to me?
Nothing. It's 100% free for your organization. There are never any costs or fees associated with using the Recess platform.
When and how do we get paid?
Within 7 days of distributing the products and completing your recap survey, you'll receive payment via ACH transfer.
Are we responsible for getting the product to our venue?
No. Products are shipped directly to your location during a timeframe that you provide. We coordinate all logistics to make it as convenient as possible for you.
What happens if we deny a brand's offer that isn't a good fit for our venue?
There are no penalties. You always have the option to accept or deny offers and aren't penalized in any way. We want to make sure it's a program you would be excited about and that aligns with your brand values.