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Sponsor an Animal is a program of the Zoological Society of Milwaukee, a non-profit organization whose mission is to support the Milwaukee County Zoo, to educate people about the importance of wildlife and the environment, and to take part in conserving wildlife and endangered species.

Each year the Zoological Society raises funds to improve exhibits, upgrade buildings and maintain quality habitats for the animals living at the Milwaukee County Zoo. By sponsoring an animal, you are contributing directly to those habitat improvements for all of the Zoo's animals.

Animal sponsorships are renewable each year. You may choose to continue supporting the same animal, or you may change to a different animal. All the animals listed are available to an unlimited number of sponsors. If you would like to be the only sponsor of an animal, please contact our office at (414)-258-2333 for more information.

What’s included when I sponsor an animal?
You can sponsor an animal at a variety of dollar levels. Please click here for a complete listing of benefits at each level.

CONSERVATION CLUB FOR KIDS
Here is your chance to make a difference in the world! The Zoological Society is introducing a new club for kids. The Conservation Club is designed to give children more information about endangered species and what they can do to help those animals and others survive. Each year, the Kids Conservation Club member will sponsor an endangered animal. Upon renewal each year, the club member will sponsor a different endangered animal chosen by the Zoological Society staff.

GIFT SPONSORSHIPS
If you sponsor an animal as a gift, benefits apply to the gift recipient. Gift donors, however, are invited to the Animal Safari, an exclusive, behind-the-scenes event for animal sponsors.

LIMITED-TIME OFFERS
Don't miss these exciting offers — they are here for a limited time only!

SCHOOL & YOUTH GROUPS
Special benefits are available to school and youth groups who participate in the program. All school and youth groups receive a picture of their sponsored animal at the $25 donation level and up. For those groups who sponsor an animal at the $100 level or higher, we will arrange an informal zookeeper presentation on your next field trip to the Milwaukee County Zoo. (A minimum donation of $150 is required for school/youth groups with more than 130 students to receive the zookeeper presentation benefit). This is a great opportunity to talk with someone who works directly with the animals and to ask any questions you may have. Keeper presentations are held from October through April and must be scheduled four to five weeks prior to your visit.

MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM
If you work for an organization that has a matching-gifts program for cultural institutions, your company may be able to match your donation. Send the appropriate form available through your company, along with your donation or proof of it, to the Zoological Society. Some companies match the entire donation, and some match only the tax-deductible portion of your donation. Please check with your company.

Sponsor an Animal
Sponsor an Animal as a Gift
Animal Sponsorships for School & Youth Groups
Conservation Club for Kids


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