·Sponsor an Animal - Create a special connection with Como Zoo by sponsoring an animal today!

Sponsoring an animal is a unique way to help Como Zoo with its wildlife conservation efforts. Donations support enhanced habitats and efforts to maintain the best care possible for the animals at Como Zoo.

Because of the information you receive with your gift, you will learn more about the animal you sponsored. And, when you visit Como Zoo, you'll see the rewards of your efforts! Sponsorship packages make great gifts for any occasion.

Purchase a sponsorship package three ways:

Online at our online store (a limited number of species are available online).
By phone; call 651-487-8229
By mail; complete and return a sponsorship form.

Please note: A shipping charge will be added to all orders $40 and above (prices vary according to package).

Animal Sponsorship levels and benefits:

Explorer
$30

Certificate of sponsorship
Color photograph of your chosen animal
Animal fact sheet
15% discount at Garden Safari Gifts
Subscription to our quarterly newsletter The Como Insider
Early news about animal births and happenings

Adventurer
$50

Explorer benefits listed above
A soft plush stuffed animal**

Steward
$100 - $249

Explorer and Adventurer benefits listed above
Your name in Como Friend's Annual Report

Guardian
$250 - $499

Explorer, Adventurer, and Steward benefits listed above
A coffee table book

Protector
$500 - $1,000+

Explorer, Adventurer, Steward and Guardian benefits listed above
A guided tour at Como Zoo with a zookeeper to learn more about the animal you sponsored

** A Sparky the Sea Lion plush will be substituted if a species plush is not available

The sponsor an animal program is sponsored by

Como Friends
1225 Estabrook Drive
Saint Paul, MN 55103
comomembership@comofriends.org
Phone: 651-487-8229
Fax: 651-487-8245