Sponsor
an Animal
Sponsor an Animal
Do you have a favorite furry, feathered, or scaly friend at the JMZ? Now is your chance to Sponsor an Animal!
Through the Friends’ Sponsor an Animal program, your donation will be directed to the Animal Care Fund, which supports the exceptional care of all JMZ animals by covering the specialized diets, veterinary care, habitat maintenance, and enrichment activities that keep animals healthy and engaged. With more than 50 animal species calling the JMZ home, the generosity of our community ensures that all animals receive the care they need.
To recognize your commitment to the JMZ’s animals, you will receive:
A welcome packet including a Certificate of Animal Sponsorship, exclusive JMZ stickers, and a magnet
Annual zookeeper updates about your sponsored animal
A personalized birthday card from your sponsored animal
Donation recognition on the Friends’ website, annual report, and JMZ Donor Wall
Whether you choose to sponsor an animal yourself or on behalf of your favorite animal enthusiast, your support is appreciated and tax-deductible. An animal sponsorship makes a great gift for birthdays, holidays, or graduations.
Check out the animals available for sponsorship below!
Disclaimer: Animal sponsorships are symbolic and do not grant ownership rights or direct support to a specific animal.
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African Spurred Tortoise - $500
The African spurred tortoise receives a carefully managed herbivorous diet of leafy greens, vegetables, and grasses that support long-term health and daily wellbeing. Offering food in ways that encourage movement, browsing, and exploration helps keep the tortoise active and engaged. His wading pool and heated cave also contribute to a more enriching life.
Bald Eagle - $1,000
The bald eagle requires customized care, including a carefully managed diet consisting of specialty fish, rats, and quail. For this geriatric animal, consistency, nutrition, and individualized care are especially important. Enrichment activities that encourage observation, engagement with its environment, and mental stimulation help maintain wellbeing and quality of life.
African Spurred Tortoise - $500
The African spurred tortoise receives a carefully managed herbivorous diet of leafy greens, vegetables, and grasses that support long-term health and daily wellbeing. Offering food in ways that encourage movement, browsing, and exploration helps keep the tortoise active and engaged. His wading pool and heated cave also contribute to a more enriching life.
African Spurred Tortoise - $500
The African spurred tortoise receives a carefully managed herbivorous diet of leafy greens, vegetables, and grasses that support long-term health and daily wellbeing. Offering food in ways that encourage movement, browsing, and exploration helps keep the tortoise active and engaged. His wading pool and heated cave also contribute to a more enriching life.
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African Spurred Tortoise
The African spurred tortoise receives a carefully managed herbivorous diet of leafy greens, vegetables, and grasses that support long-term health and daily wellbeing. Offering food in ways that encourage movement, browsing, and exploration helps keep the tortoise active and engaged. His wading pool and heated cave also contribute to a more enriching life.
$500
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