Animal Sponsorship
How To

Sponsor Now

All you have to do is:
1. Select an animal you would like to sponsor. List of all available animals.
2. Fill out a sponsorship form online, mail in a sponsorship form, or phone in your order to 952.431.9447 or 1.800.366.7811 extension 447.

For more information or to sponsor an animal, please contact Shannon Rhatigan: phone: 952.431.9447
E-mail: Shannon.Rhatigan@mnzoo.org

Promotional Animals
Amur Tiger
Bald Eagle
Black Bear
Black-tailed Prairie Dog
Brown Bear
Caribou
Colobus Monkey
Coral Reef
Dinosaurs
Gray Wolf
Giraffe
Lynx
Moose
Penguin
Raccoon
Rhino
Whitetip Reef Shark


They think you’re sweeter than honey. Sponsor the black bear today!

The Minnesota Zoo’s three orphaned black bears have been enjoying their new home on the Medtronic Minnesota Trail.

Please sponsor the black bears at the Minnesota Zoo today.  Your tax-deductible gift will help provide quality care for all of the amazing animals at the Minnesota Zoo.

Your $50 sponsorship includes:

  • An adorable 8” plush black bear.
  • An animal sponsorship certificate.
  • A black bear trading card with a photo and fun facts.
  • The satisfaction of knowing you are making a difference at the Minnesota Zoo!

Your $100 sponsorship also includes:

  • Homes That They Share by Dawn Tanner, Nancy Leasman, and Jim Perry.

Your $250 sponsorship also includes:

  • A personalized plaque with a black bear photo.

Make your sponsorship donation online, or for more information call 952.431.9216 or 1.800.366.7811 ext.216 or email Shannon at Shannon.Rhatigan@mnzoo.org

Learn more about the black bear.