
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
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.
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.
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.
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.