When you give to The Zoo Society, you’re helping animals thrive, opening the zoo to students who might not otherwise visit, and strengthening Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium as a place of learning, wonder, and stewardship for generations to come.
Every gift supports the zoo’s mission in immeasurable ways. Learn how below!
At The Zoo Society, we highly value education and raise support designated to the education programs that connect youth to animals and nature through field trips and camps at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium.
- 1 district and 1,037 students served in the 2022-23 school year
- 3 districts and 3,108 students served in the 2023-24 school year
- 7 districts and 7,496 students served in the 2024-25 school year
- Connection to animals and nature
- Inspiration to learn and explore
- Action, nurturing the next generation of conservation-minded leaders
Animal conservation is about practicing responsible stewardship of Earth’s limited resources by protecting animal species and their habitats from extinction.
Why are these species at risk? Wildlife today faces growing threats, including habitat loss, climate change, pollution, and human conflict.
The Zoo Society plays a critical role in advancing conservation efforts by funding research, fieldwork, and protection programs locally and globally through trusted, science-backed initiatives.
These efforts include:
- Red Wolf conservation
- Polar bear tracking and research
- Marine and coastal ecosystem protection
- Carnivore research in Southeast Asia
- Zoo-based conservation and applied research
Every contribution helps protect animals, strengthen habitats, and inspire action for wildlife locally and around the world.
When you receive our monthly e-newsletter, you’ll get heartwarming stories, project updates, and insider access to upcoming events and campaigns. You’ll see how your support makes a difference—one animal, one student, one experience at a time.
