Funds and Endowments
Giving is better with a cause! Explore the funds and endowments that support specific programs, initiatives and more — all of which ignite positive change for animals and nature.
Belle Isle Nature Center
Support nature right at home! Operated by the Detroit Zoological Society, the Belle Isle Nature Center provides cost-free admission and programming in the heart of Detroit, removing financial barriers to nature education and creating meaningful connections between people, animals and the natural world so all can thrive. Show you care with a donation today.
Donate NowKalter-Lezotte Fund for Wildlife Rescue
Give rescued wildlife a chance! Mr. Alan Kalter and Dr. Chris Lezotte made a generous gift in 2012 to establish the Kalter/Lezotte Fund for Wildlife Rescue. Since then, the fund has enabled the DZS to rescue many animals and provide long-term homes for them at the Detroit Zoo. Your contribution will help ensure this lifesaving work continues.
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Ron Kagan Endowment for Animal Welfare
Support nature right at home! Operated by the Detroit Zoological Society, the Belle Isle Nature Center provides cost-free admission and programming in the heart of Detroit, removing financial barriers to nature education and creating meaningful connections between people, animals and the natural world so all can thrive. Show you care with a donation today.
Donate NowAmazon Rainforest Adopt-A-School Program
Preserve the rainforest, one child at a time! The Adopt-A-School program, in collaboration with CONAPAC, provides schools
along the Amazon River in Iquitos, Peru with much-needed supplies. Since 1999, the Detroit Zoological Society has partnered in this conservation effort. Donations help children attain an education and encourage rainforest protection
How the Detroit Zoological Society is supporting animals
Support a School
Donate $450 to supply a school for an entire year, supporting children in need and preserving the Amazon rainforest. Your contribution enables basic education, easing the financial burden on families and safeguarding vital natural resources.
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Support a Student
Give the gift of an excellent education. Just $55 provides a year’s worth of school supplies for an individual student.
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Give by Mail
You can mail a written check to:
Detroit Zoological Society — [specific fund or endowment]
8450 W. 10 Mile Road
Royal Oak, Mi MI 48067
Attn: Development Office
Questions?
Learn more about critical conservation programs by exploring our list of frequently asked questions.
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Give by Phone
Chat with a Detroit Zoological Society representative and donate by phone by calling (248) 336-5729.