Minnesota Zoo Foundation
FundraisingMinnesota, United States51-200 Employees
The Minnesota Zoo Foundation is a nonprofit organization, classified as a 501(c)3, that supports the Minnesota Zoo's mission to connect people, animals, and the natural world with the aim of saving wildlife. Based in Apple Valley, Minnesota, the foundation provides funding and resources to expand and sustain Zoo initiatives focused on wildlife and environmental education. Its primary audience includes donors who are invested in the well‑being of humans, animals, and the planet, and who seek to contribute to conservation efforts in Minnesota and beyond. The foundation operates within the fundraising sector and works to scale the impact of the Zoo’s programs, positioning itself as a partner to advance conservation goals through philanthropic support.