OLD GROWTH FOREST

A Lasting Transformation

DEEP ROOTS

Investing in Our Future

Explore the Old Growth Forest Initiative

Only philanthropy can help us develop sturdy financial roots that will allow us to continue serving our community for generations. Because of your investments in our endowment, we’ll be able to usher in broader community engagement and stronger resources so we can navigate tomorrow’s challenges with even greater confidence.

When you support the Old Growth Forest initiative, you are investing in these key impacts and zoo transformations:

Key Impacts

Building Our Endowment

We’re inviting our supporters to make planned gifts to have a lasting positive impact on endangered species and habitats, ensuring that Woodland Park Zoo can continue pursuing our mission for generations to come.

ZOO TRANSFORMATION

Elevated Programming

We’re sustaining thriving programs at the zoo, in our community, and across the globe that drive education, conservation, and animal welfare, all while delighting our visitors with memorable experiences.

Greater Resilience

We’re remaining agile and adaptive as we embark on a new chapter in our conservation leadership in a rapidly changing world.

Securing Our Future

We’re preserving our cherished zoo and the unique role it has played in our community for generations, so we can continue to unite our community around nature’s wonders and protect the incredible diversity of life on Earth.

Campaign Initiatives

Discover the Impact You Can Make

Explore ways to make a difference through the Forests for All campaign

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Forests For All

A Global Transformation

Uniting local and global communities to save forests for the benefit of animals, people and climate action.

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We Are Living Northwest

A Local Transformation

Ensuring a Northwest where animals, people and our shared habitats thrive together.

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Our Urban Forest

A Zoo Transformation

Investing in the zoo’s 92-acre urban forest as a beloved, multi-generational anchor of our community.

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Old Growth Forest

A Lasting Transformation

Seeding the financial roots that will regenerate growth for a sustainable future.

Give today to ensure a more promising tomorrow for plants, animals, and people.

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