Our matching challenge was completed on December 31, 2025. Still, your gift makes a big difference any day of the year.

Yes, but to ensure you start receiving benefits as soon as possible, please visit our Friends of the Wild form--click on the button right here on this page.

After choosing your payment method, you'll have the option to make a dedication. You can choose to have an email sent to the honoree or their relative with your own custom message. And just click on the eCard option if you'd like to include an Oakland Zoo animal photo. The gift amount will not be shared.

Yes. Oakland Zoo is a tax-exempt organization, and your donation is tax deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. You'll be emailed a receipt upon successful completion of your donation.

Platform and payment processor fees average 5% per gift. We ask you to cover the fee by default, but just toggle the option upon checkout if you'd rather not cover it. Online gifts require the least staff resources to process, although we are grateful to receive your gift in another way if you prefer.

Yes. Your security and privacy are our highest priority. We use industry-standard SSL technology to keep your information safe and secure.