Donate to the Zoo Foundation

The Minnesota Zoo Foundation is devoted to supporting the Minnesota Zoo's mission of connecting people, animals, and the natural world to save wildlife. Your gift will contribute to these efforts and make a positive impact on the Zoo.

Explore the many giving opportunities in the drop-down below. If you have a specific interest, please contact the Minnesota Zoo Foundation at [email protected] or 952.431.9237.

If you would like to make a donation by mail, please send your gift to:
Minnesota Zoo Foundation
13000 Zoo Blvd
Apple Valley, MN 55124


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Donate to the Annual Fund

Make a gift today to help the Minnesota Zoo Foundation support the Minnesota Zoo's mission of connecting people, animals, and the natural world to save wildlife.

Donor Levels and Benefits
To donate $250 or more, please choose “Friends Plus - $250+ Level” from the dropdown menu above. This will ensure we have all of the information needed to process your benefit of a Friends Plus membership.


The Minnesota Zoo Foundation is committed to responsible financial management and stewardship of gifts. The Board of Trustees and staff work together to ensure that all financial matters are addressed with care and integrity, and in the best interest of the Minnesota Zoo Foundation. As recommended by best practices within the non-profit community, the Foundation makes the following documents available in electronic and paper format to promote transparency and openness in its activities within the public domain. Please contact the Minnesota Zoo Foundation office 952-431-9237 for further information.