Donations

As a non-profit organization, the Zoo depends on the generosity of individuals in our community to feed and care for our more than 1,700 animals. Thank you for supporting the Kansas City Zoo!

General Donations

The Kansas City Zoo needs you so that we can continue to make a real difference for the natural world. You have the opportunity to permanently change the future of the world for you, your children, and grandchildren.

Adopt a Wild Child

Animal adoptions are a unique, fun way to help us feed and care for our more than 1,700 animals. For less than a dollar a day, you can help add to our naturalistic habitats, purchase toys for animal enrichment, and provide hundreds of pounds of food each day.

Giving Plaques

Purchasing a Kansas City Zoo animal plaque supports the feeding and care of our more than 1,700 animals. These plaques, which are placed permanently at the Zoo, are a great way to honor the memory of a loved one, commemorate a special occasion, or proclaim your family’s love of the Zoo.

Stock Donations

The Kansas City Zoo's mission is to connect people to each other and the natural world to promote understanding, appreciation, and conservation. It is gifts like yours that help us continue to make a real difference for the natural world by allowing people to experience it firsthand. You have the opportunity to permanently change the future of the world for you, your children, and your grandchildren by helping to create those connections

Planned Giving

With a little planning, you have the opportunity to ensure that future generations are able to experience the adventure and wonder of the Kansas City Zoo. By including a charitable gift within your overall estate and financial plans, you can provide your support far into the future.

Memorial Gift

Designating a gift to the Zoo is a meaningful way to honor the memory of a friend or family member. When a memorial gift is made, the family of the deceased receives a letter informing them of the memorial tribute made in remembrance of their loved one.

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Kansas City Zoo License Plate

Missouri residents, show your support of the Kansas City Zoo with a personalized license plates that sports the Zoo logo. Proceeds from your purchase benefit the Zoo.

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Honor GIft

Designating a gift to the Zoo is a meaningful way to honor a special occasion or person. When an honor gift is made, the honoree receives a letter informing them of a contribution to the Kansas City Zoo made in their honor.

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Obituary Information

If you would like to direct family and friends to make gifts to the Kansas City Zoo in memory of your loved one, the following is suggested wording to include in the obituary:

In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to the Kansas City Zoo in memory of {individual’s name}, Kansas City Zoo, 6800 Zoo Drive, Kansas City, MO 64132 or online at kansascityzoo.org/form/memorial-gift.

Please check with the funeral home regarding gift envelopes to have available during the service.

AmazonSmile

Use AmazonSmile to donate 0.5% of all your Amazon purchases to the Kansas City Zoo! Click the link provided to turn on AmazonSmile for your account in one simple step.

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