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Annual Fund

A special fund to assist with the areas of greatest need within the Zoo and Garden.

For more than 35 years, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden has connected our community with the world's wildlife and wild places. Last year more than one million members and guests filled the Zoo—a compelling testament to the extraordinary value of the Riverbanks experience. Your personal support as a Riverbanks member and donor has helped make the Zoo an integral part of the fabric of the Midlands, and we are 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. Indeed, thanks to your support as a Riverbanks member and donor, construction is now complete on the Kangaroo Walkabout, featuring a "mob" of red kangaroos and red-necked wallabies; the aging zebra barn has been replaced; and a new restroom was added next to Riverbanks Farm.

RIVERBANKS IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF CARE TO THE ANIMALS. LAST YEAR OUR VETERINARY STAFF ADMINISTERED:
125 vaccinations
500 physical exams
350 blood draws
275 fecal exams
MAKING A CONTRIBUTION TO RIVERBANKS' ANNUAL FUND:

Your gift now to our Annual Fund will help Riverbanks 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.

Your generous contribution will be used to fund the areas of greatest need within Riverbanks: $100 may fund an educational program for underserved children in our community; $200 could help feed one of our baby giraffes for a month; and $500 or more could help purchase new incubators for our flamingo breeding program. Of course, a gift of any amount is urgently needed and sincerely appreciated.

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.

Invest in Riverbanks and invest in the future of the animals, our children and the community! Please make your donation now.

Double your contribution with a matching gift from your employer! Check with your human resource administrator for eligibility and details.

YOUR ANNUAL GIFT CAN HELP FEED THE ANIMALS. JUST A SAMPLE OF OUR WEEKLY GROCERY LIST INCLUDES:
360 pounds of apples
322 heads of lettuce
200 pounds of carrots
28,000 crickets
250 eggs
102 rats
10,000 mealworms
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Association of Zoos & Aquariums
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American Public Gardens Association
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