HELP THE SOCIETY
Ways to Help Our Mission
Through generous support from our community and beyond, the Zoological Society has contributed to conservation efforts all over the world, educated hundreds of thousands of families about animals and the environment, and helped maintain and improve our beloved Milwaukee County Zoo. Donor gifts have helped build a new elephant home, study tapirs in Belize, train future exotic animal veterinarians, teach Milwaukee schoolchildren how to be animal ambassadors and much more!
Here are some of the ways you can contribute to our efforts:
Sponsor an Animal
You can show your love for your favorite animal while supporting our mission to conserve, educate, and support the Milwaukee County Zoo. Almost any animal at the zoo is available for sponsorship at a variety of price points. You can even choose one of our limited-time offers and receive a plush-toy animal and other goodies! Take some time to learn more about our Kids Conservation Club while you check it out!
Sponsor an Animal
You can show your love for your favorite animal while supporting our mission to conserve, educate, and support the Milwaukee County Zoo. Almost any animal at the zoo is available for sponsorship at a variety of price points. You can even choose one of our limited-time offers and receive a plush-toy animal and other goodies! Take some time to learn more about our Kids Conservation Club while you check it out!
Join the Platypus Circle
The Platypus Circle is a special group of families, individuals, corporations, and foundations who share a passion for our mission. Donors in our Platypus Circle enjoy transferable membership cards, invitations to VIP events, behind-the-scenes tours and more!
Buy a Zoo Pass
Every Zoo Pass purchased helps the Zoological Society fulfill its mission to support conservation projects that save threatened and endangered animals, provide education programs for nearly 250,000 children and adults each year, and support the Zoo.
Make a Donation
General donations we receive go directly to funding our education and conservation initiatives and to help support the Milwaukee County Zoo in their efforts. Use your credit or debit card to donate today.
Contribute to Our Capital Campaign for Adventure Africa
We are currently raising $25 million to support a robust renovation of the Milwaukee County Zoo that will include new habitats for elephants, hippos, rhinos, and African hoofstock.
Grant Giving
Many corporations, individuals, and foundations choose to support our mission of conservation, education, and support of the Milwaukee County Zoo through grant giving. We proudly recognize our grantors of $2,500 or more in our Serengeti Circle of donors!
Join the Simba Circle
Members of the Simba Circle have made the very generous decision to include the Zoological Society as the beneficiary of a planned gift through their will, a charitable trust, their retirement plan, or a life insurance policy.
Memorial/Tribute Gift
Honor your loved ones by making a gift in their name. Benches with namesake plaques are placed inside the Zoo for a wonderful way to continue their legacy for years to come. Family and friends can also choose to donate to projects around the Zoo in honor of their loved one.
Our Annual Appeal
Support the Zoo’s and Society’s vision for a new rhino habitat by giving to our 2023 Annual Appeal. We need your help in finalizing the planning stage of Phase III of Adventure Africa, which will feature new indoor and outdoor homes for rhinos, a new indoor rec room for hippos and more.
Corporate Sponsorship
Every year, dozens of community leaders choose to partner their companies and showcase their brands with the Zoo and Zoological Society through sponsorship of special events, traveling exhibits, education programs, and attractions! Sponsorship partners of $2,500 or more are also recognized in our Serengeti Circle!
Matching Gifts
Many corporations choose to match gifts made by employees and retirees to qualified nonprofit organizations. Find out if your company participates to double your giving dollars!
Donate Auction & Raffle Items
Many individuals, organizations, and companies choose to support the Society by donating raffle items and packages from local businesses and individuals for use in silent auctions. We host several silent auction fundraisers during events like the Zoo Ball, Birdies & Eagles Golf Tournament, Puttin’ on the Ritz and Zoo Brew. All auction proceeds support our mission!
Volunteer Opportunities
The Zoo and the Zoological Society rely on volunteers to make the Zoo a great experience for everyone. Volunteers share insight about the animals, help with the day to day operations, ensure the success of our special events and much more. Groups and organizations are also encouraged to check our volunteer opportunities.
