Partners in Conservation
Learn about the Zoo’s financial commitment to holistic conservation efforts in Central Africa.
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, The Wilds, and Zoombezi Bay are committed to being good community partners.
Organizations can request one of the following to be utilized for raffles and auctions:
There are wonderful organizations, causes, and events all over our community, and we wish we could support each one. Having to balance that with our role as good stewards of the communities investment in us is a challenging task. While we would love to fulfill every request we receive, we cannot. To aid in this process, we have developed the rules for charitable donations, sponsorships, and in-kind requests that you will find below.
For your request to be considered, you must meet the following requirements:
Organizations may request a block of Zoo or Zoombezi Bay tickets to help serve your organization’s goals or group. For your request to be considered, you must meet the following requirements:
In-kind requests other than tickets are allowed. These in-kind opportunities include gift baskets, Animal Program outreach, behind-the-scenes tours, and sponsorships. For your request to be considered, you must meet the following requirements:
Due to limited availability, not all requests will be approved
Tickets may not be resold or used for raffles/auctions
Tickets will become void after expiration and will not be reissued. Expiration dates are approximately six months from the date issued.
Parking ($10 per vehicle) is not included in admission tickets
Donation requests must be utilized for the purpose stated on the grant application
Grants are not given to schools since the zoo offers a separate program for schools. Schools can find more information by visiting https://www.columbuszoo.org/scholarships
Due to a large number of requests, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of requests
All donation requests must be completed online. No mail-in or email requests will be considered.
Please submit the following form at least 4 weeks in advance of need in order for your request to be considered.