Support the Zoo
For more than 40 years, the Lincoln Children’s Zoo has been connecting children with the wonders of the natural world through playful interaction. It is here that our visitors discover new animals as they explore their way through the natural landscape of the Zoo. Every day, the Zoo strives to fulfill its mission of "enriching lives through firsthand interaction with living things".
The Lincoln Children’s Zoo is one of five zoos in the country that does not receive any funding from city, county or state entities. We are supported by the sale of admissions, memberships, rides, and vending fees. But we also depend on the generous gifts from individuals like you. These donations have made the Zoo the fantastic family-friendly place it is today.
There are many ways you can support the Zoo:
| Annual Fund |
| The Annual Fund supports every aspect of the Zoo. more info... |
| Catz Program |
| The CATZ program provides free admission to at-risk children. more info... |
| Adopt an Animal |
| Adopt an animal and learn more about the animals at the Zoo. more info... |
| Butterfly Brick |
| Support the Zoo by purchasing a Butterfly Brick as a fun and economical gift. more info... |
| Recognition Bench |
| Pay tribute or memorialize a loved one by supporting our recognition bench program. more info... |
| Foundation |
| Learn more about how your foundation can benefit the Zoo. more info... |
| Memorial Gift |
| Recognize a lifetime by making a memorial gift. more info... |
| Planned Gift |
| Plan for your future and the Zoo’s with a planned gift. more info... |
| Corporate Sponsorship |
| Show the community you care by becoming a Corporate Sponsor. more info... |
| Matching Gift |
| Increase your gift through your company’s matching gift program. more info... |