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- EIN 51-0147653
- (952) 431-9237
- 13000 Zoo Blvd Apple Valley MN 55124-4621 USA
- www.mnzoo.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Animals
Mission: The minnesota zoo foundation raises contributed income on behalf of the minnesota zoo and related conservation programs. The mission of the minnesota zoo is to connect people, animals, and the natural world to save wildlife.
Programs: Funds granted to the zoo provide opportunities for people to connect with animals and the natural world through world class exhibits; award winning education programs; wildlife conservation initiatives; and activities that inspire people of all ages to get outside and connect with nature. Programs include the zoomobile which reaches 47 counties and 50,000 people annually; zoo camp and stem education programs for more than 400,000 participants; exceptional animal welfare for the 4,800+ animals in the zoo's care, many of which are threatened or endangered in the wild; collaborative wildlife projects to protect pollinators, bison, mussels, and more; health and wellness programs for guests as they connect to nature; equity and inclusion initiatives through zoo unlimited; and stewardship of 485 acres of forest, prairie, and lakes.
funds granted to conservation projects around the world help the minnesota zoo fulfill its mission to save wildlife. The zoo is an international leader in tiger conservation in russia, malaysia, and sumatra; asian wild horse conservation in mongolia; and black rhino conservation in namibia. These projects also help to raise awareness for the plight of these species in their local communities. To date, grants have been made to more than 150 wildlife projects in more than 50 countries.