Your Gift Matters
Support the Zoo
There are many ways you can support the Virginia Zoo. From our education programs, conservation initiatives, commemoration structures, and more, your generosity makes a big difference. In whichever way you choose to give, you are furthering our mission to save the world’s wildlife and their ecosystems.

Donate Now
Your generous donation furthers our mission to engage our community in taking action to save the world’s wildlife and their ecosystems by directly supporting the animals who call the Virginia Zoo home, community education programs, and conservation efforts that reach far beyond our gates.

Corporate Partnerships
Partner with the Virginia Zoo to demonstrate your organization’s commitment to wildlife, conservation, and our shared community. Together, we can create memorable experiences that inspire the next generation to protect our shared Earth.

Legacy and Planned Giving
Leave a lasting legacy by supporting the Virginia Zoo through a planned gift. Your generosity helps ensure our mission continues, so we can continue to work towards creating a world where everyone values wildlife and the environment.

Leadership Society
The Leadership Society Membership celebrates the Zoo’s most generous annual supporters, offering exclusive opportunities to connect more closely with our animals, our conservation work, and the heart of our mission. Your leadership-level commitment enhances our ability to protect wildlife, inspire learning, and strengthen our community every day.

Other Ways to Give
From supporting conservation initiatives both locally and globally through the Act for Wildlife Fund, to nurturing the Zoo’s living landscapes through the Horticulture Fund, providing animal engagement and keeper professional development opportunities via the Enrichment Fund, and opening doors for local students through the EdZoocation Fund, your generosity touches every corner of our mission. Whether through dedicated funds, tribute plaques, or even stock gifts, each contribution helps protect animals, inspire future conservationists, and strengthen our community.
