The NEW Zoo Wish List
Browse our Wish List to learn what the NEW Zoo can use to help maintain your zoo. All donations of new or gently used items will be used to care for and enhance the quality of life of the animal ambassadors at the NEW Zoo, expand the potential of our educational programming, and improve and update our Volunteer/Education Resource Center.
Donated items can be delivered to the NEW Zoo Animal Hospital during the months of January and February.
All donations are tax-deductible as permitted by law.
Husbandry (Animal Care)
- Binocular Microscope
- Push Brooms and Brooms
- Rakes
- Shovels
- 30-gallon Garbage Bins (plastic)
- Rubbermaid Storage Bins with Lids (20+)
- Portable Plastic Dog Kennels (all sizes)
- Heat Lamps (to winterize outdoor animal exhibits)
- Red Heat Lamp Bulbs
- 3-way Hookups for Multiple Electrical Cords
- Extension Cords (all sizes)
- Electrical Tape and Duct Tape
- Blankets and Towels
- Box Fans
- Comet Cleanser
- Bleach
- Laundry Detergent
- Hand Sanitizer
- Cash Donations For: 2-way Radios
- Cash Donations For: Animal Acquisition
Animal Diets
- Fresh Produce (always needed)
- Peanut Butter and Jelly
- Honey
- Butter
- Raisins
- Pasta Noodles
- Shredded Cheese
- Cheerios, Fruit Loops, or Other Healthy Cereal
- Wild Bird Food
- Salt and Other Spices
- Dish Liquid
- 1-gallon Freezer Bags
- Colander
- Small Strainer
- Blender
- Baking Pans
- Set of Knives (for chopping produce)
Animal Enrichment
- Parrot Toys
- Wooden Kids Blocks (to make animal toys)
- Gift Wrap
- Paper Mache Animals
- Cash Donations For: Animal Toys
Education/Volunteer Resource Center
- Craft Items (for educational programming):
- Glitter
- Glue Sticks
- Small Scissors
- Animal Related Storybooks (preschool-5th grade)
- Office Chairs
- Cash Donations For:
- Digital Camera
- Laptop Computer
- DVD Player
- Projector
- Projector Screen
Questions? call 920.434.4162 or send us an email
