MINNESOTA ZOO FOUNDATION
MINNESOTA ZOO FOUNDATION
MINNESOTA ZOO FOUNDATION
Programs
Zoo Education and Conservation Programs
FUNDS GRANTED TO THE ZOO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE TO CONNECT WITH ANIMALS AND THE NATURAL WORLD THROUGH WORLD-CLASS EXHIBITS; AWARD-WINNING EDUCATION PROGRAMS; WILDLIFE CONSERVATION INITIATIVES; AND ACTIVITIES THAT INSPIRE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES TO GET OUTSIDE AND CONNECT WITH NATURE. PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE FREE TO EXPLORE, WHICH PROVIDES FREE ACCESS EACH YEAR TO AN EST. 90,000 ADULTS AND THEIR FAMILIES ON PUBLIC ASSISTANCE, ZOOMOBILE WHICH REACHES 47 COUNTIES AND OVER 50,000 PEOPLE ANNUALLY; ZOO CAMP AND STEM EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR MORE THAN 400,000 PARTICIPANTS; EXCEPTIONAL ANIMAL WELFARE FOR THE 4,900+ ANIMALS IN THE ZOO'S CARE, MANY OF WHICH ARE THREATENED OR ENDANGERED IN THE WILD; COLLABORATIVE WILDLIFE PROJECTS TO PROTECT POLLINATORS, BISON, MUSSELS, AND MORE; HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS FOR GUESTS AS THEY CONNECT TO NATURE; EQUITY AND INCLUSION INITIATIVES THROUGH ZOOUNLIMITED; AND STEWARDSHIP OF 485 ACRES OF FOREST, PRAIRIE, AND LAKES.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2021 – Jun 30, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$8.6MGlobal Wildlife Conservation Initiatives
FUNDS GRANTED TO CONSERVATION PROJECTS AROUND THE WORLD HELP THE MINNESOTA ZOO AND THE MINNESOTA ZOO FOUNDATION FULFILL THEIR SHARED MISSION TO SAVE WILDLIFE. THE ZOO IS AN INTERNATIONAL LEADER IN TIGER CONSERVATION IN RUSSIA, MALAYSIA, AND SUMATRA; ASIAN WILD HORSE CONSERVATION IN MONGOLIA; AND BLACK RHINO CONSERVATION IN NAMIBIA. THESE PROJECTS ALSO HELP TO RAISE AWARENESS FOR THE PLIGHT OF THESE SPECIES IN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES. TO DATE, GRANTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO MORE THAN 150 WILDLIFE PROJECTS IN MORE THAN 50 COUNTRIES.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2021 – Jun 30, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$263.8KProgram 1 [2024]
ZOO CAPITAL PROJECTS:OUR SUPPORT PROPELS LEADING-EDGE IDEAS THAT REDEFINE THE ROLE AND IMPACT OF MODERN ZOOS, SUCH AS THE CREATION OF INNOVATIVE NATURE EXPERIENCES, BEST-IN-CLASS EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AND INDUSTRY-LEADING CONSERVATION EFFORTS. WE EMPOWER THE MINNESOTA ZOO TO CONTINUOUSLY RAISE THE BAR FOR EXCELLENCE IN ANIMAL CARE AND OPERATIONS BY FUNDING THE MOST ADVANCED EQUIPMENT, BEST-IN-CLASS FACILITIES AND INDUSTRY-LEADING STAFF DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES. THE MINNESOTA ZOO FOUNDATION'S FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF THE TREETOP TRAIL HAS EXPANDED THE ZOO'S ROLE AND IMPACT IN OUR COMMUNITIES. AS VISITORS HAVE EXPLORED THE INNOVATIVE, IMMERSIVE, AND ACCESSIBLE ATTRACTION, THEY'VE BEEN ABLE TO CONNECT WITH NATURE AND NURTURE THEIR PERSONAL WELL-BEING.THE FOUNDATION'S FUNDING OF THE ZOO'S FUTURE NEW ANIMAL HOSPITAL WILL ELEVATE THE ZOO'S EXCELLENCE IN ANIMAL CARE BY PROVIDING AN INDUSTRY-LEADING FACILITY AND HIGH-TECH EQUIPMENT. THE MINNESOTA ZOO'S WILDLIFE HOSPITAL AND WELLNESS CENTER WILL SERVE AS AN OASIS OF CARE AND WELLBEING FOR OUR ANIMALS AND AS A HIGH-POWERED RESEARCH CENTER BRINGING TOGETHER ZOOLOGICAL VETERINARIANS AND SCIENTISTS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY TO LEARN AND WORK TOGETHER TO CHANGE THE FUTURE FOR WILDLIFE HERE AND AROUND THE GLOBE.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2023 – Jun 30, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$3.5M
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