What Your Annual Fund Dollars Support
The Philadelphia Zoo is a leader in animal care, exhibition and breeding and participates in conservation programs around the world to safeguard wild animal populations and their habitats. The Zoo is on a mission, and we need your support to continue day-to-day and year-to-year to advance discovery, understanding and stewardship of the natural world.
In addition to feeding 1,300 rare and exotic animals, the Zoo's operating budget supports a dedicated team of keepers, support staff and full-time veterinary care, and pays for exhibit and garden maintenance and much of the Zoo's educational programming.
By contributing to our annual fund, you are recognized as an honored supporter of the Zoo. You distinguish yourself as a concerned citizen for the welfare of the natural world, and you ensure that your Zoo will continue to grow and serve our community for the benefit of generations to come.
We truly hope you will consider making a generous contribution to this year's annual fund. By doing so, you touch many lives and take an active role in the Zoo's wildlife conservation efforts today and in the future.
These are just a few of the items supported by your Annual Fund donation:
Animal Care and Enrichment
- a nest box for small primates: $44.95
- irregularly shaped feeder devices used by primates: $37.99
- enrichment tires - circular-shaped feeder with holes (19" diameter): $52.95
- bird feeder tube with screw-on cap (8" x 24"): $79.95
- heavy-duty enrichment ball with holes and without; for feeding or play:
- $37.99 (14")
- $99.94 (18")
- $167.99 (30")
- Versa-net 3/8" x 24" Penta-shape with extension handle: $209
- small ($150) and large ($300) food scales to help our nutritionists prepare special diets
- small Animal Scale - $1,000; Large Animal Scale - $3,000
Veterinary Care
- oxygen used during anesthesia and as a supplement for animals with breathing problems. oxygen tank refill: $45
- vaccines against diseases such as rabies and distemper are used yearly to protect many of our animals including the big cats and African wild dogs: $70 per box
- surgical masks worn by veterinary staff during surgeries or when examining some species of animals such as primates: $100
- X-ray film: $125 per box.
- suture material used during surgery to close the surgical incision or to repair skin wounds: $150
Make a Donation
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