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Animal Sponsorship: Komodo Dragon

Komodo monitors, commonly known as Komodo dragons, are the largest lizards in the world. Their unusual size has evolved as the result of needing less food (due to their slow metabolism) and not having to compete with other carnivores on their island habitat. A top predator, their hunting strategy is based on stealth and power.

But Komodo dragons are in danger. The species suffers natural and human threats, including a small habitat range, increasing human populations, poaching, volcanoes, earthquakes, and tsunamis. The Minnesota Zoo is active in the Komodo Dragon Species Survival Program (SSP), a breeding program designed to maintain a genetically healthy population of Komodo dragons in human care. Your animal sponsorship helps the Minnesota Zoo Foundation support the Minnesota Zoo’s efforts to make a difference for wildlife here and around the world.

Your sponsorship package will be mailed within 10 business days and will include:

• A 5x7 print of a painting created by a Minnesota Zoo Komodo dragon
• A QR code and URL that provides you with exclusive access to the Komodo Dragon Animal Sponsorship webpage that includes:
• Video of the Komodo dragon creating the art print
• Komodo dragon quiz
• Komodo dragon fun facts, photos, conservation info, and more
• A personalized Komodo dragon animal sponsorship certificate

Want to sponsor a different animal? View available animals here.

If you have any questions about making an Animal Sponsorship donation, please email the Minnesota Zoo Foundation: donations@mnzoo.org