Ways to Give

Many employers sponsor matching gifts programs and will match any charitable contributions made by their employees. If your company is eligible, request a matching gift form from your employer and send it completed and signed with your gift. We will do the rest! The impact of your gift may be doubled or possibly tripled. Check with your Human Resources department for inquiries about this opportunity or visit the matching gift registry.

Beyond monetary donations, there are many ways to give to the Akron Zoo, including volunteering at the Zoo, providing enrichment “toys” for the animals to enjoy, or booking a private party.

Volunteers make a difference every day at the Akron Zoo. Opportunities abound for teenagers through senior-agers looking for fun, unique and interesting volunteer positions.

Akron Zoo animals enjoy getting gifts too! Children of all ages can have fun treating the animals with a special enrichment gift by purchasing an approved “toy” from our Amazon wish list. You can decide whether the gift is mailed to you and you can bring it in or have it mailed directly to us.

Consider the Akron Zoo for your next party, shower, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, birthday celebration, or any other special occasion.. By booking your event at the zoo, you can also feel good about supporting the zoo’s mission to connect people, animals and the natural world to save wildlife.

Looking for great zoo gift ideas? Memberships, animal sponsorships, behind the scenes experiences and are great ways to brighten the holidays for the animal lovers in your life.