Installation Information

– Tiles purchased between November 2022 and October 18, 2023, engraved on one of four earth-toned tiles, have been installed in the entryway of our Water’s Edge: Africa hippo building – come visit us to see your tile!
– Tiles ordered between October 19, 2023 and May 31, 2024 have been submitted to our engraver. These tiles will be installed on blue tiles and installed inside the Hippo Building in Water’s Edge: Africa.
– Tile orders received between June 1, 2024 and October 31, 2024 will be submitted to our engraver after the installation window closes. These tiles will be installed on blue tiles and installed inside the Hippo Building in Water’s Edge: Africa.
– Tile orders received November 1, 2024 and beyond will be installed in 2025. These tiles will be installed on blue tiles and installed inside the Hippo Building in Water’s Edge: Africa.
– Please contact membership at [email protected] if you are unsure of the current deadline or installation cycle.

Purchase online or by mail

Click on the tile of your choice below to purchase online, or download this mail-in Tile Order Form

*Please note, though these displays are designed for longevity we cannot guarantee they will remain undamaged over time due to weather and natural deterioration. If you see that your tile, rock, brick or giraffe spot has been damaged, please contact Membership at 719-424-7815. We will be happy to help find a solution for you.


Tile Details

  • Each tile is 6 inches high, by 6 inches wide.
  • There are 12 letters or spaces per line, and two lines, totaling 24 letters or spaces for your message.
  • Choose which animal to engrave onto your tile: crane, hippo, lemur, pelican, penguin, warthog.
  • All tiles will be engraved on a blue porcelain tile (shown to the right).
  • Cost $250 per tile; includes your engraved message and installation.
  • Special characters (i.e. hearts) are an extra $15 each to engrave. To include special characters with your order, contact us at 719-424-7815.