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Denver Zoo couldn't be one of America's greatest zoos without help from friends like you! Your charitable gift directly supports the Denver Zoo's mission. Your gift can enrich both the lives of our animals and their species around the world, in addition to helping ensure a quality experience for each of our patrons.

Read more about some of our programs below. You can make a donation by clicking on the link below, or you can contact the Development Office at 303-376-4860 for more information or to make a donation.

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Give Back To The Animals!

General Zoo Fund
With nearly 4,000 animals in our care, it costs approximately $50,000 each day to operate the Zoo. Your gift to the general fund supports on-going education, conservation, and animal care programs, and meets the Zoo's most urgent needs.

Conservation Fund
Denver Zoo is actively involved in over 60 field projects in 26 countries, including the U.S., and another 12 projects within the Zoo itself. Much of our research focuses on conserving large ecosystems as a means to preserve endangered species.

Red Apple Fund For Lifelong Learning
This scholarship fund has since provided nearly 70,000 children and families with access to the Zoo.

Asian Tropics Fund

The next major phase in building the "new" Denver Zoo, Asian Tropics will be a ten acre series of exhibits dedicated to rare and endangered Asian elephants, rhinos, tapirs, leopards and numerous birds and reptiles. Gifts to Asian Tropics are matched dollar for dollar by a Zoo Improvement Bond, thereby doubling your gift!

In addition to giving a gift on-line, there are a number of other ways to support Denver Zoo. Learn more about in-kind gifts, gifts of stock or other planned gifts, endowment support, fundraising events, or corporate sponsorships by clicking on the appropriate link or by calling the Development Office at 303-376-4860.

Earning Your Trust
Denver Zoo is committed to using donations and other resources wisely and responsibly. The Zoo spends just $10.50 per person served, with 7.7% of expenses allocated to fundraising and membership activities. If you would like a copy of our annual report or audited financial statements, please contact the Development Office at 303-376-4860.

For More Information

Email or call us at 303-376-4860 so we can assist you.

Denver Zoological Foundation
Development Department
2300 Steele Street
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 376-4860
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