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General Donations allow us to use your donation in the most needed areas of the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden.

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More Home to Roam: Great habitats make happy homes! In celebration of our 150-year anniversary, we aim to dramatically enhance our zoo’s habitats, community and conservation efforts, here and around the world. By donating, you’re helping us give wildlife more space, better places to play and thrive, and all the creature comforts that make animals happy. Which means you get to experience their joy and create your own, right here at your Cincinnati Zoo.

In 2018, local philanthropists, Harry and Linda Fath, kicked off our More Home to Roam campaign with an unprecedented, transformational gift of $50 million that got the Zoo one-third of the way to its goal of raising $150 million for its “More Home to Roam” capital campaign by 2025.

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THE NEWEST & EASIEST WAY TO SUPPORT YOUR ZOO!

For as little as $5 a month, you can join a group of dedicated supporters committed to making an ongoing, monthly contribution.  Your monthly gifts will provide the dependable income we need to deliver the vision of inspiring every visitor with wildlife every day. 

• IT’S EASY:  You agree to make a set contribution each month.  We will deduct the amount from your credit or debit card during the first week of each month.  Spreading your support throughout the year is a really convenient way to fit your donations into your personal budget.  We will send you an annual summary at the end of every year to help in your tax preparations.
• IT’S EFFECTIVE:  Monthly giving is the most cost-effective way to support your Zoo.  Plus, your monthly gift automatically renews your support – reducing the need to send mailings and delivering more of your dollars directly into caring for the animals.
• IT’S GREEN:   By reducing the amount of mail we send our donors, you will help us maintain our billing as “The Greenest Zoo in America”.
• IT’S YOUR CHOICE:  You are in charge.  If you need to change or discontinue your monthly gift for any reason, you may do so at any time by writing, emailing or calling 513-559-7716.

We truly appreciate you considering an easy monthly investment.

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The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden have three donor clubs that are available to you and allow you to become more involved and in touch with the behind the scenes fun at the Cincinnati Zoo. These donor clubs offer increased Zoo benefits depending on the group level you choose.

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The Carl H. Lindner Jr. Family Center for Conservation and Research of Endangered Wildlife (CREW) was the first of its kind, state-of-the-art research facility dedicated to saving endangered plants and animals from extinction.

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Leave Your Mark with a Donation! Generosity comes in many forms, and it’s often the best way for you to support important causes that matter the most to you in your life. When you give to the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, you help us make a difference.

Start here by learning the different gift options available to you, including naming the Zoo in your will or estate or various other charitable plans that let you provide for your family and support the Zoo.

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A gift can be made as a tribute to honor or remember a family member, loved one or friend.

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