Be an animal parent without all the work!
Zoo PAL sponsorships are the public’s best way to take part in our animal care as donations go directly to the diet, enrichment and health of our Zoo animals.
Benefits
- Certificate of sponsorship with photo of sponsored animal
- A plush with a donation of $50 or more (Plush animals are only available when sponsoring the promotional animal(s) featured below)
- Zoo PAL magnet
- Name listed on digital Zoo PAL recognition board for one year
- Invitation to annual Zoo Friends’ Night to visit sponsored animal and meet keepers and staff that care for and feed your Zoo PAL
Sponsor Levels
$100+ Donation
Invitation to our annual Zoo Donor Breakfast
$200+ Donation
Name listed on a plaque at animal's exhibit for one year and invitation to annual Lights Before Christmas Donor Party
$500+ Donation
Zoo Donor Tour opportunities
Celebrate the old and the new!
Join us in celebrating 125 years of wildlife, conservation and community!
To commemorate this monumental milestone, we’re offering commemorative Zoo PAL sponsorships for two animal species that honor our past while looking forward to all that’s to come.
Sponsor the iconic Nile hippopotamus or our adorable North American river otter pups!
In 1986, our Hippoquarium made history as the world’s first exhibit with underwater hippo viewing, quickly becoming a groundbreaking attraction. The exhibit is currently home to Nile hippopotamuses Herbie and Emma.
Our newest residents are four North American river otter pups that were born in Dec. of 2024. Sutton, Tallulah, Kaya and Talon are growing fast and expected to make their exhibit debut this spring!
Help us continue providing exceptional animal care and enrichment for our commemorative species and all of our animals at the Toledo Zoo & Aquarium!
Questions? Please contact the Zoo at 419-385-5721, ext. 2159.
Please remember that the animal you support through your sponsorship is a living creature and is subject to the same frailities as human beings. Animals become ill, die or are moved to other accommodations for breeding or other reasons. In the event that it is necessary, we may transfer your sponsorship to another suitable animal.
125th Anniversary Sponsorship Levels
All Promotional Animal donation levels receive:
Zoo PAL certificate embedded with a picture of sponsored animal
Name on Zoo PAL donor recognition board
A Zoo PAL magnet
A commemorative Zoo History Sheet to celebrate the milestones over our 125 years
Invitation to Zoo Friends' Night
$50+ Donation
8” plush of promotional animal *
$200+ Donation
Name on Zoo PAL plaque near your animals’ exhibit
Invitation to Zoo Donor Breakfast
Invitation to Zoo Donor Holiday Party
$500+ Donation:
All invitations listed above
Opportunity to participate in one of our Zoo Donor tours
*Please note that plush are only available for Zoo PALs sponsoring the Nile Hippopotamus or North American River Otter.
Questions? Contact the Zoo at 419-385-5721, ext. 2159.
2025 Events
Zoo Donor Breakfast
Sat, July 19
Zoo Friends Night
Fri, Aug. 15
Zoo Donor Holiday Party
Mon, Nov. 24
Interested in fundraising program information?
Use the form below to contact our development team.
