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The Zoo is metamorphosing into something even more amazing! Experience the Zoo like never before at this extraordinary two-day event benefiting an extraordinary cause. Whether you attend The Gala, our benefit event under the stars, or The Gathering, our community-focused, free day at the Zoo with any donation amount, your philanthropy will help the Zoo achieve its mission to connect people, animals, and the natural world to save wildlife. Learn more and book your experience.

Be a Force for Nature

More than a destination, the Minnesota Zoo is a journey into the natural world. From lush grounds to majestic wildlife, the Minnesota Zoo is transformative for both humans and animals alike. A local habitat for human respite, the Zoo is also a catalyst for wildlife conservation across the globe. Your generosity helps keep the Zoo as a natural wonder for generations to come.

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Join a Giving Community with the Minnesota Zoo Foundation

With a gift of $300 or more, you'll become a Friend of the Minnesota Zoo Foundation where you'll experience exciting donor benefits like invitations to special events and a Friends membership which includes admission for your household and two free guests each visit.

Friends of the Zoo

By investing $1,200 or more annually to the Zoo, you become a member of the Director’s Circle. You’ll see the impact of your support more closely through special donor activities.

Director’s Circle

Established in 2020, the President’s Club is a group of dedicated supporters helping to sustain the Zoo into the future through annual donations of $10,000 or more.

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Special Giving Opportunities

Celebrate the nature-loving friends and family in your life with an animal sponsorship and you’ll help support wildlife conservation both in Minnesota and around the world.

Sponsor an Animal Now

You can provide for the future of the Zoo by naming the Zoo in your will, designating the Zoo as a beneficiary of your life insurance policy, or setting up a charitable gift annuity.

Learn More About Planned Giving

Honor your Zoo-loving friends and family while supporting the Zoo’s long-term sustainability with a tribute gift.

Make a tribute gift

Contact the Minnesota Zoo Foundation

We're here to help!

It is important to us that we are able to connect you to the Minnesota Zoo in a meaningful way that aligns with your philanthropic goals. Whether you have a quick question about your support of the Zoo or would like to explore opportunities to expand your giving, we’re here to help you find the right option for you.

Minnesota Zoo Foundation
13000 Zoo Boulevard
Apple Valley, MN 55124

952.431.9237

[email protected]

EIN: 51-0147653

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Create a new username/password, or enter your information if you are a returning user. Resources include updating email, mailing addresses, membership & gift membership purchases, and access to giving history.

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Your support of the Minnesota Zoo provides a window into the natural world, building lasting connections between people and the earth they inhabit. Together, we can care for hundreds of species of animals, conduct local and worldwide conservation efforts, educate about the importance of nature, and protect critical ecosystems. When we build strong connections between people and the natural world, we can save wildlife for generations to come. Explore more ways to give and donor resources here.

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