Provide specialized care for the Minnesota Zoo's extraordinary animals.

An extraordinary Przewalski's horse, Misha is unlike any other! When she arrived at the Zoo in 2019, everything made her itch. She was even allergic to her food!

To keep her healthy, Misha needs specialized care. She relies on bi-weekly allergy shots from our dedicated Zookeepers. With this treatment, she can munch on a typical horse diet of hay and grasses!

Your generosity ensures specialized care for Misha and other Zoo animals. Will you step up and give by June 30? It’s the Minnesota Zoo Foundation’s fiscal year end and your support will help us finish strong.

Just like your own medical visits, the costs of Misha’s specialized needs quickly add up! Misha’s bi-weekly allergy treatment costs are: $40 per shot; $80 per month; $480 per 6 months; and $960 per year.

And she’s just one animal at the Minnesota Zoo! The clock is ticking! Our fiscal year ends on June 30. Make your most generous gift TODAY!

Your donation provides specialized care for animals like Misha – and ensures a future where wildlife thrives for generations to come.

Frequently asked questions

Is my donation secure?

Do I get a receipt?

Do you sell or share my contact information?

Will I become a Friend of the Minnesota Zoo Foundation with a donation of $300+?

Donors giving $300 or more annually qualify to become a Friend of the Minnesota Zoo Foundation. By committing to a full year of automatic recurring donations of $25/month or more, you will receive the benefits of membership after your first transaction. If you cancel your monthly giving or your payment stops working, we reserve the right to cancel your membership. If you're renewing your support, we'll automatically renew your membership and send you updated membership cards.

What are the benefits of becoming a Friend of the Minnesota Zoo Foundation?

When will my Friend of the Minnesota Zoo Foundation benefits be activated?

We are working very hard to process donations and activate Friend of the Minnesota Zoo benefits as quickly as we are able. Please allow our staff up to 10 business days to process your donation and activate your membership. If you are making plans to visit the Zoo, please reach out to us and we can ensure your membership is active on your member record, which will be required in order to access member pricing.

Can I donate in a different way?

Who can I contact if I have additional questions?

The Minnesota Zoo Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 51-0147653). Upon successful completion of your donation, we'll send you an email receipt for your official records acknowledging you did not receive any goods or services in exchange for your donation.

The Minnesota Zoo Foundation is committed to responsible financial management and stewardship of gifts. The Board of Trustees and staff work together to ensure that all financial matters are addressed with care and integrity. As recommended by best practices within the non-profit community, the Foundation makes the following documents available in electronic and paper format to promote transparency and openness in its activities within the public domain: mnzoo.org/us/accountability.

Donor benefits are subject to change without notice, may not be exchanged, and have no monetary value.

Care for Misha