
Here’s How You Can Help the New Amarillo Zoo & Sanctuary
The Amarillo Zoo has stepped into a new chapter, and now the Amarillo community has a chance to help shape its future. We can turn this local favorite into something truly special for generations to come.
The Amarillo Zoo, for the longest time, has been part of family traditions, school trips, and a go-to place to learn. However, over the years, it hasn’t received the investment it needed due to city budget constraints.
How to Donate to the Amarillo Zoo and Sanctuary
Recently, the Amarillo Zoo transitioned into a nonprofit organization and was renamed the Amarillo Zoo & Sanctuary. Since taking over, the employees have been working hard to get the zoo ready for reopening here in a few weeks. One of their current projects is cleaning the moat in the spider monkey enclosure, including rescuing the creatures living in the water. The moat hasn't been drained in three years, and cleaning it is just one of the many improvements happening at the zoo.
Why the Amarillo Zoo Is Asking for Donations Now
Now that the Amarillo Zoo is officially a nonprofit, the community has a chance to be directly involved. Donations are now tax-deductible, making it even easier to support the zoo. Now, as a community, we can support the zoo, and the more support they receive, the better improvements can be made. Just imagine what the Amarillo Zoo can become as animal habitats are updated and improved. It will be a zoo that the community will be proud to visit.
Ways to Support the Amarillo Zoo With Donations and Supplies
If you would like to become an Amarillo Zoo & Sanctuary supporter, you can donate to them directly here. If you would rather work the old-fashioned way (and there is nothing wrong with that) and send them a check made out to the Amarillo Zoo & Sanctuary, you can mail it to:
AZ&S
700 Comanchero Trail
Amarillo, TX 79107
Amarillo Zoo Equipment Needs and Sponsorship Opportunities
If you would like to sponsor a specific item, the AZ&S needs the following larger items:
- Two Gators or UTVs
- Weed eaters
- Riding mower
If interested in sponsoring any of these items, reach out to the AZ&S here, info.azs@yahoo.com.
What Your Donation Means for the Amarillo Zoo’s Future
The Amarillo Zoo a Great Family Getaway
Gallery Credit: Melissa Bartlett/TSM
A Few Animals You'll Find At The Amarillo Zoo
Gallery Credit: Michael J. Rivera
10 Mythical Creatures That Might Be at the Amarillo Zoo
Gallery Credit: Rob Breaux
