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Join Us Donate Membership Education Events Support Membership Education Events Support Join Us Donate Membership Education Events Support Volunteers -- About FONZ is the nonprofit partner of the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute. We help the Zoo save animals by raising funds to support the Zoo's mission, providing educational and fun experiences, and inspiring members and guests. Thanks to our members, every year we contribute money, time, and passion to the Zoo. But we can only do it with your help. Everyone helps support this mission, whether they're spending a fun day at the Zoo when it reopens, inspiring their children by signing up for a virtual FONZ camp or class, or sending along a gracious donation. Thank you so much! Here are a few ways that we help support the Zoo's mission to save species (although note that most of these aren't currently available due to COVID-19 restrictions): Your Zoo Experience Want to purchase a keepsake for your memorable visit? Need to rent a stroller? From concessions to carousel rides, our park operations team will make sure everything goes smoothly during your visit. We can't wait to welcome you and your family back to the Zoo when it reopens! Membership Our members are conservation-minded Zoo lovers who are invaluable in helping us achieve our mission. Membership comes with its perks, too, from access to free parking passes to food and souvenir discounts. Higher membership levels even include exclusive behind-the-scenes tours. Education No matter the age, there’s a fun, educational camp or class run by our award-winning education team. Bring the Zoo home with Nature Cubs in a Box or during our virtual summer camp. If you’re a teacher, you can bring the Zoo to your classroom—or bring your class to the Zoo. Fundraising Events Foodies, beer drinkers, trick-or-treaters, Valentine’s Day couples—there’s a wildly fun Zoo event for you. Our fundraising events at the Zoo range from wine-tasting events to Halloween parties, and every ticket you buy shows your support for FONZ and the Zoo’s shared species-saving mission. Corporate and Social Events Huge company picnics and intimate wedding receptions—we hold them both at the Zoo. From small gatherings at Amazonia to huge get-togethers on Lion-Tiger Hill, every event here is unique and special. Donation Programs It's easy to support the Zoo's mission—and there are many ways to make an impact. Symbolically adopt an animal to show your support for the species-saving mission of the Zoo and SCBI; purchase a bench to honor a loved one; or donate to the Zoo's animals through the Enrichment Trunk program. Conservation Nation Conservation Nation is a initiative that directly funds Smithsonian conservation scientists and veterinarians' work to save threatened species in the wild. Each year, our nation of donors helps Smithsonian scientists fight to erase extinction. As a public health precaution due to COVID-19, the Zoo is temporarily closed as of Monday, Nov. 23. No reopening date has been scheduled. Please check the Zoo's website for updates. Subscribe Subscribe Follow Us View our Facebook page Follow us on Twitter Visit our Instagram page Visit us on LinkedIn ABOUT FONZ Our Mission Job Openings Contact Us Privacy EDUCATION At-home Activities Preschool Classes Camps Children's Classes Adult Classes -- EVENTS Full Calendar Byte Night: ZooFari -- SUPPORT Adopt a Species Amazon Smile Conservation Nation Donate a Vehicle The is the nonprofit partner of the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute. We help save species by raising funds, providing educational and fun experiences for our members and Zoo guests, and inspiring people to connect with and care for wildlife. © 2020 | 3001 Connecticut Avenue, NW | Washington, DC 20008 --...