The Birmingham Zoo raised more than twice its goal in the “Be Wildly Supportive” year-end fundraising campaign.
The campaign goal was $50,000, but it netted the zoo more than $113,000 for its Emergency Animal Fund. The funds will provide food and essential care for more than 550 animals, including many endangered species, according to a statement from the zoo.
Zoo members, donors and animal-loving citizens contributed to the appeal.
“Our community is one of the most philanthropic in the nation,” zoo board President Nancy Collat Goedecke said. “This confirms how giving our neighbors are. We are so grateful for the public’s investment in their zoo, allowing us to continue our tradition of providing expert care for these animals and serving as one of the top family-friendly educational destinations in our state.”
Birmingham Zoo President and CEO Chris Pfefferkorn said the outpouring of support was “incredible.”
“Through this support, our community has shown compassion for the diverse animals that call the zoo home and has shown their support of and appreciation of zoo staff. The amount of support has been inspiring and heart-warming. We’re looking forward to an active spring season and invite everyone to visit their Birmingham Zoo soon.”