Donate

Why make a donation?

Zoos Victoria is a not-for-profit organisation

More than 20% of Australia’s wildlife is threatened with extinction. Habitat loss, introduced species, disease and the impacts of climate change are increasing pressure on our unique native wildlife.

Zoos Victoria cares for more than 350 species of animals and 1500 botanical specimens. Many of these species are listed as endangered, some critically.

Although we receive some funding from the state government, we rely on financial support from the community to provide 70% of the funds required for our vital conservation work. We aim to be the world’s leading zoo-based conservation organisation and the conservation of wildlife and wild places is at the forefront of everything we do.

Your donation assists our keepers, research scientists and field workers to:

• Breed with endangered species
• Support recovery programs
• Foster community awareness and raise support
• Continue research in reproduction and reintroduction

Your donation will be tax deductible and will contribute to providing the very best case to all our animals across our three zoos – Healesville Sanctuary, Melbourne Zoo and Werribee Open Range Zoo.

Where does you money go?

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  $60

   

  $60 can go towards providing enrichment items such as food, toys, paint and canvas to ensure the gorillas are stimulated 

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  $120

   

  $120 can help establish a sensory herb garden for food and further enrichment

   

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  $250

   

  $250 can help fund six monthly veterinary health checks for the gorillas

   

More ways to get involved

A one-off donation isn't the only way you can give to the zoo and help fight extinction.

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  Adopt an animal

  You can help us fight extinction by adopting one of our beautiful animal species.

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  Fundraising

  Some great ideas about how you can help us raise funds to fight extinction.

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  Bequests

  A bequest is a personal gift of great importance and a lasting legacy to your beliefs and values.

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  Philanthropy

  Philanthropic funding helps Zoos Victoria to achieve significant outcomes that will serve the many generations to follow.

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  Our partners

  Zoos Victoria would like to thank all our supporters who help us to provide the best care for our animals and help us fight the extinction of wildlfie species in Australia and acorss the globe. 

Zoos Victoria is a not-for-profit conservation organisation and philanthropic support is coordinated by the Zoos Victoria Foundation.