EARLY CLOSURE
The zoo will close early at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 28, 2024, for the Thanksgiving holiday.

SUPPORT YOUR ZOO

You make our mission possible

AREAS YOU CAN SUPPORT

 



Animal Care


Woodland Park Zoo is a premier facility for providing exceptional care for its animals as well as pioneering new procedures and techniques for animal care in zoos throughout the world.



Education


Education is the key to promoting our mission of conserving animals and habitat. Our innovative and far-reaching programs teach toddlers through adults how nature can be an inspirational springboard for conservation action.



Conservation


Our Field Conservation projects, 38 projects in more than 50 countries, target and reward effective programs that preserve species, protect habitat and build capacity within the areas, and among the people, who are most able to create direct action.

 

Every day Woodland Park Zoo saves animals and creates lifelong memories that inspire people to conserve the natural world. Every gift of time or money, large or small, helps the zoo build a better community — your community. Thank you for investing in a more sustainable future for wildlife.

 

DONATE NOW

 

Additional Ways to Give

 


Wild at Heart

Invest in the future of conservation and get to know the zoo in intimate ways. Wild at Heart donors are the lifeblood of our work, helping us to create a sustainable future for people and wildlife.


Become Wild at Heart


Become a Member

Enjoy unlimited free admission, fantastic benefits and help save wildlife.



Become a Member


Give Monthly

Every day, 24/7, 365 days a year – animals around the world need our care and protection. Become a monthly donor and give them reliable, consistent support to thrive.

Give Monthly


Planned Giving

Make a lasting impact. Legacy gifts help build Woodland Park Zoo’s endowment, providing resources in perpetuity to inspire people of all ages to learn, care and act on behalf of wildlife for many years to come.

Leave a Legacy


Matching Gifts

Amplify your gift with matching funds to make an even bigger difference for wildlife. To see if your employer will match your gift, please click on the button.


Match Your Gift


ZooFriends

Provide stable support to the zoo with monthly or quarterly gifts. Select the “recurring gift” option on the donation form or contact donations@zoo.org.

Donate Now

SUPPORT YOUR ZOO FAQ

Answers to all your questions about supporting the zoo

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1. How can I make a gift?

2. How will my gift impact the zoo and our community?

3. Is my donation tax deductible?

4. How do I know if my company will match my gift?

5. What is a donor-advised fund?

6. Can I receive any benefits if I direct a gift through another entity?

7. What is a planned gift?

8. How can my company become involved with the zoo?

9. What is your Donor Privacy Statement?

10. Do you adhere to the Donor Bill of Rights?

FUNDRAISING CONTACTS

Vice President of Development
Sarah Valentine, CFRE
206.548.2624

General Donation Inquiry
Hattie Potter
206.548.2491

Corporate Contacts
Susan Bell
206.548.2439

Events
Madeleine Harris
206.548.2422

Jungle Party
Frances Dinger
206.548.2401

Forests for All
Christa Farmer
206.548.2621

ZooParent Adoption Program
ZooParent customer service
206.548.2493

Make a donation online

Donations may also be mailed to WPZ at 5500 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103

Woodland Park Zoo has adopted and complies with the Donor Bill of Rights. View our Privacy Policy.

 

Our Mission

Woodland Park Zoo saves wildlife and inspires everyone to make conservation a priority in their lives.

Land Acknowledgment

Woodland Park Zoo recognizes that these are the lands of the Tribal signatories of the Treaty of Point Elliott. We acknowledge their stewardship of this place continues to this day and that it is our responsibility to join them to restore the relationship with the living world around us.


5500 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103   |  206.548.2500  |   zooinfo@zoo.org


Association of Zoos & Aquariums
Seattle Parks & Recreation
Humane Certification