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Holiday Giving

The holidays are right around the corner and the Minnesota Zoo Foundation has you covered. Browse from unique gifts that will put a smile on your loved ones' faces while supporting the Zoo's mission of saving wildlife.

Explore Gift Options

  • Pawcasso Paintings

    Straight from the paws and claws of Zoo artists, these mini masterpieces are an ideal gift for any animal lover in your life. Only while supplies last!

    Buy a Pawcasso Painting

  • Commemorative Plush

    Welcome the Zoo’s new wolf pack and loggerhead sea turtle when you purchase a commemorative plush in their honor!

    Buy a Commemorative Plush

  • Season's Grrreeting Card

    Send your loved ones a Season’s Grrreeting Card featuring a message from a surprise animal at the Minnesota Zoo.

    Send a Grrreeting Card

  • Gift a Zoo Membership

    Give the gift of wonder with a Zoo membership. Our Friends donor-membership gives your loved one exclusive benefits while supporting wildlife.

    Gift a Membership

  • Animal Sponsorship

    Sponsor an animal and you’ll support wildlife at the Zoo and around the world while giving a unique and personalized gift to a loved one.

    Sponsor an Animal

  • Tribute Gift

    Celebrate the wildlife-lover or Minnesota Zoo enthusiast in your life with a truly special gift – supporting the Zoo in their name.

    Make a Tribute Gift

Other Ways to Give

  • IRA Gifting

    Learn how a Qualified Charitable Distribution (also known as IRA gifts) can support the Zoo.

    Learn More

  • Stock or Mutual Fund

    Find forms and information that help you explore donating stocks or mutual funds to support the Zoo.

    Learn More

  • Donor Advised Funds

    Learn about making a gift through your DAF to help support the Minnesota Zoo’s mission.

    Learn More

  • Employer Match

    Double your impact at no additional cost to you through employer match donations.

    Learn More