Paint Pink Fundraiser

As we enter the season of giving, join the Virginia Zoo in supporting local cancer patients through our partnership with local nonprofit Paint Pink. 🎨🩷

Paint Pink was founded by Kim Keene, the late partner of one of the Virginia Zoo’s Board of Directors dedicated members. “Paint Pink’s mission is to support local cancer patients with financial assistance for goods and services that are not covered by insurance, thus enabling patients to focus on their battle with this disease.”

To honor Kim’s memory and to give back to a family who has given so much to the Zoo over the years, on November 9th from 12pm-3pm we will be hosting a fundraiser with keychains featuring art created by our animals for a suggested donation of $5 each.

Those who give a gift of $10 or more will automatically be entered to win a one-of-a-kind 24”x 36” canvas painted by the Zoo’s four adult orangutans: Dara, Solaris, Pepper and Schnitz. (Winner will be notified by the Virginia Zoo on Tuesday, November 12th, post Veterans Day weekend). All proceeds will support the missions of both the Paint Pink and Virginia Zoo nonprofits.

Access to the fundraiser is included with paid General Zoo Admission or membership from 12pm-3pm on Saturday, November 9th only. Fundraiser is rain or shine. Keychains are available while supplies last and only to those who donate in person during the fundraiser. If you’re unable to attend in person but would like to show your support and have a chance to win our orangutan-painted canvas, consider giving a gift: