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Thank you for considering a donation to the Phoenix Zoo on Arizona Gives Day! <\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n

What is Arizona Gives Day?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Arizona Gives Day<\/a> is an annual giving movement uniting non-profits like the Phoenix Zoo<\/strong> to celebrate and increase philanthropy in Arizona through online giving. The event helps raise awareness about the critical role Arizona nonprofits play in our communities and inspires people to give generously creating a thriving and stronger Arizona for all. <\/p>\n

Make a Donation<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"\"Why should I donate?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Phoenix Zoo, part of the Arizona Center for Nature Conservation, is one of the largest non-profit zoological parks in the nation<\/a> serving 1.4 million guests annually. The Zoo opened its gates more than 50 years ago and continues to be a treasured destination for locals, as well as guests from far and wide. Nestled on 125 acres of beautiful desert and lakes in Papago Park, the Zoo provides natural habitats for more than 3,000 animals<\/strong>, with more than 400 species<\/strong> represented including many endangered or threatened species<\/strong> from around the world. The Zoo is proud to provide educational programs to more than 160,000 children and adults<\/strong> each year and supports conservation<\/strong> efforts locally and internationally.<\/p>\n

Where will your donation go?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This year we would like to focus our fundraising efforts on the building of our new meerkat habitat!<\/p>\n

A group of meerkats (also known as a “mob”) will soon call the Phoenix Zoo home as part of The Pride Campaign. These highly social, small carnivores will be a wonderful addition to our Namibian Village on the renovated Africa Trail.<\/p>\n

We hope you will “join the mob” on Arizona Gives Day<\/a> and support our efforts to build a brand new habitat for these amazing and truly entertaining creatures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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