There are many ways to make a lasting impression on the Blank Park Zoo – Iowa’s Wildest Adventure. If you wish to make a special gift, such as a gift of stock, memorial gifts, endowed funds or a designated gift, please call the Development Office at 515-323-8389.
Gifts of Stock
Giving a gift of stock is a great way to support the Blank Park Zoo. If you wish to make a gift of stock to the Zoo, please notify your broker that you wish to make a gift of securities and ask your broker to contact the Zoo’s Development Office at 515-323-8389 or by email at zoodevelopment@blankparkzoo.org.
You can designate where you’d like your gift to go (annual fund, animal acquisition fund, capital projects, education programs and so forth).
Memorial Gifts
Making a gift to the Blank Park Zoo in memory of a loved one who has passed away is a wonderful way to honor that person’s memory. If you would like to make a memorial gift, please mail your gift to the Blank Park Zoo, Development Office, 7401 SW 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315 or call 515-323-8389. The Zoo will notify the family of your kindness.
Endowed Funds
Endowed Funds at the Blank Park Zoo are gifts that live in perpetuity. This gift is a lasting tribute. The principal is never spent, but the interest earned can be earmarked for a special area of the donor’s choosing. Endowed Funds earn interest after reaching the $10,000 level. Donors can choose a special Zoo program, project or area to support.
If you have a question about an endowed fund or would like to talk to someone about creating one, please contact the Development Office at 515-323-8389 or zoodevelopment@blankparkzoo.org.
Designated Gifts
If you would like to make a gift to a specific area of the Zoo, such as a specific program or animal exhibit, the Zoo staff would be more than happy to assist you in making this happen.
Contact the Development Office at 515-323-8389 or zoodevelopment@blankparkzoo.org.
