Do you remember the thrill of seeing your favorite animals at your childhood zoo? How about the excitement of spotting a wild bird as you made your way to school each morning? Perhaps you were even the type to encourage insects to crawl along your finger as you admired their unique coloring. These and many other memories have one thing in common: wildlife.

Now that we’ve grown up, we recognize that cherished fun was the catalyst for developing our lifelong love of nature. A zoo is far more than a place to look at animals. It’s a place to step into a world of natural wildlife. It’s a place that sparks imagination and joy. It’s a place where conservation research happens. It’s a place of exceptional animal care. It’s a place where we can all come together to learn about the planet we share with so many amazing species. It’s a place where we make lifelong memories. Our zoo is a place full of memories worth making and wildlife worth saving.

Now, the time has come for us to impart such impactful memories onto the next generation, to be devoted stewards of nature. Please, make your contribution to the Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo to help care for our animals, to protect their wild counterparts, and to foster so many memories in the making for the next generation of nature lovers.

The Rosamond Gifford Zoo gives us all the ability to travel across the globe into wetlands, deserts, forests, the depths of the ocean, plains, and other rugged, natural areas, all without leaving our community. Where else in our community can you see species such as Amur tigers, Asian elephants, and Turkmenian markhor in their habitats? Where else can you step into a green-filled aviary full of diverse bird species as they fly overhead? Where else can you peep through aquatic worlds and desert landscapes to get up-close-and-personal looks at spotted garden eels, eastern hellbenders, and Gila monsters? Where else would you and your loved ones be able to make these enduring, special memories?

For decades, the Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo has been a vital part of our community, and a leader in the fight for wildlife conservation. We need your help to continue our mission. With your generous support, we can relive our favorite wildlife memories, create new ones, and make sure everyone can connect with nature for generations to come.

Help us create a future where we all thrive. Your new favorite memory is waiting to be made at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo.

Always grateful,

Carrie Large
Executive Director
Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo

2025 Spring Appeal supporting Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo

2025 Spring Appeal

2025 Spring Appeal supporting Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo