Annual Fund
A special fund to assist with the areas of greatest need within the Zoo and Garden.
For nearly 40 years, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden has connected our community with the world's wildlife and wild places. Once again more than one million members and guests filled the Zoo last year—a compelling testament to the extraordinary value of the Riverbanks experience. Your personal support as a Riverbanks member and donor has helped make all of this possible, and I am very grateful.
While annual attendance and memberships are essential to maintaining Riverbanks' financial security, we count on private giving to grow as a world-class facility.
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the births of a koala joey and two giraffe calves; |
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the hatchings of a spectacled owl, a critically endangered Bali Mynah, an endangered Aruba Island rattlesnake and six critically endangered Pan's box turtles (only 100 remain in the world); |
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the addition of a new species to our animal collection—the rare, tusked pig known as a babirusa; |
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the renovation of the penguin holding area, improving the overall environment for the penguins and enhancing the behind-the-scenes experience for our guests; |
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the participation in an important, nationwide conservation initiative to protect endangered apes, including gorillas, chimpanzees, bonobos and Sumatran orangutans; |
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the direct involvement of our staff in sea turtle research and field work in South Carolina, Georgia, and Suriname, South America. |
These notable achievements could not have occurred without your support of Riverbanks. With your renewed support, the Zoo can continue to improve guest amenities and build new animal exhibits, leading the way in local, regional and international efforts that make our world a better place. Please consider the importance of Riverbanks as a community leader in conservation, recreation and education and make a donation today. |
Please, invest in Riverbanks and the future of the animals, our children and the community! Make a donation to the Zoo's annual fund today.
Your unrestricted gift will be used to fund the areas of greatest need within the Zoo and Garden: $100 may fund an educational program for underserved children in our community; $200 could help feed one of our 2,000 magnificent and fascinating animals; and $500 or more may help fund a dental X-ray unit for the animal hospital. Of course, a gift of any amount is urgently needed and sincerely appreciated. |
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As always, the continued success of Riverbanks requires a strong show of support from our entire community. Please, show you care for your Zoo and contribute to Riverbanks today. To make your year-end donation of any amount, please complete the attached reply slip and return it with your gift in the enclosed envelope. Save paper and postage by making your contribution online.
Thank you for your commitment and much-needed support.
Double your contribution with a matching gift from your employer! Check with your human resource administrator for eligibility and details. |
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$25 could feed a koala one of its daily meals |
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$50 may feed one of our baby giraffes for a week |
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$100 could feed a gorilla for a couple of weeks |
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$500 might feed a penguin for a year |
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$1,000 could feed a tiger for the winter |
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