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The Future of the Zoo Grows with You

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The Saint Louis Zoo’s future has always grown with you. Thanks to many generous donors, we’re making progress toward our biggest endeavors yet and strengthening our organization for future generations. But we’re not done yet, and we need your help.

The “Better Wild, Better World” fundraising campaign, publicly launched in May 2026, supports two of the most ambitious capital projects in our organization’s 116-year history: Henry A. Jubel Foundation Destination Discovery and Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Park. These experiences will help inspire future conservationists and save endangered species, now and long into the future.

“This is a critical time for wildlife and our community, and we have the resources, expertise and vision to be a part of the solution,” said Dwight Scott, the Dana Brown President and CEO, Saint Louis Zoo. “It’s our opportunity to define what a modern zoo can be and to show what we can accomplish when we work together.”

Please consider giving today to support the Saint Louis Zoo … where our future grows with you.

BETTER WILD. BETTER WORLD.

Priorities

  • Henry A. Jubel Foundation Destination Discovery

    A dynamic 2.8-acre area designed with our youngest guests in mind, Henry A. Jubel Foundation Destination Discovery will emphasize close-up encounters with animals in an immersive, kinetic and hands-on learning environment. 

    Learn more about Destination Discovery

  • Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Park

    The 425-acre Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Park will focus on the conservation and breeding of critically endangered species while providing a new guest experience in north St. Louis County. 

    Learn more about WildCare Park

  • Saint Louis Zoo Endowment Support

    Building the Saint Louis Zoo Endowment will help strengthen and sustain our critical animal care, education and conservation work long into the future.

    Learn more about our Endowment

BETTER WILD. BETTER WORLD.

More about our campaign

Read the Case for Support
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BETTER WILD. BETTER WORLD.

Frequently asked questions

Please make your check payable to Saint Louis Zoo Foundation and mail to the address below: Saint Louis Zoo Foundation, Attn: BWBW Campaign, 1 Government Drive, St. Louis, MO, 63110

Yes. For instructions, please call (314) 646-4691 or email BWBW@stlzoo.org.

Please contact the Saint Louis Zoo Development Office at (314) 646-4691 or email BWBW@stlzoo.org.

Yes. On-grounds donor recognition begins with a gift of $10,000 or more. To discuss recognition on campaign donor walls, plaque or naming recognition, please contact the Saint Louis Zoo Development Office at (314)646-4691 or BWBW@stlzoo.org.

Better Wild, 
Better World 
Cabinet

Co-Chairs 

Cindy Brinkley 
Alicia McDonnell

Honorary Co-Chair 

Jerry Kent

Cabinet Members 

Elizabeth Mannen Berges 
Matt Geekie 
Michael Hickey 
Linda Hunter 
Melissa Markwort 
Bob O’Loughlin 
Win Reed 
Bob Smith 
Ginger Smith 
Larry Thomas

Special Advisor 

Pat Moore 

Better Wild, 
Better World 
Leadership Gifts

We extend our deepest gratitude to the generous donors who supported the Better Wild, Better World campaign during its quiet phase. Their early commitment and vision have been instrumental in building momentum for this transformative effort. We are especially grateful to the following supporters for their leadership gifts: 

Anonymous
Kevin Beckmann Charitable Trust
The Bellwether Foundation
Berges Family Foundation
Marion & Van-Lear Black
Boniface Foundation
Cynthia J. Brinkley
The Dana Brown Charitable Trust
Nancy H. Child
Crawford Taylor Foundation
Estate of Randall Damerow, and the Estate of Donald Damerow  
Mr. & Mrs. Theodore P. Desloge, Jr.
Derick & Sally Driemeyer and Family            
Edward Jones
Emerson
Estate of Carol Gronau
Surendra & Karen Gupta
The Guth Foundation &  Edward J. Costigan, Jr.
Jay & Carolyn Henges Charitable Trust
Henry A. Jubel Foundation
Edward & Margaret Imo Family
The JSM Charitable Trust:
    Mr. & Mrs. James S. McDonnell III
    Mr. & Mrs. John F. McDonnell
Thomas A. Kooyumjian Family Foundation
Judith & Nicholas Kouchoukos 
The David B. Lichtenstein Foundation
Carol B. Loeb
Estate of Jean McCool
Alicia S. McDonnell
Eric & Evelyn Newman Foundation
The William R. Orthwein, Jr. and Laura Rand Orthwein Foundation
Estate of Ann M. Parke
The Saigh Foundation
William Siedhoff
Donald L. Ulrich
Estate of Mahlon B. & Lee Renfrew Wallace
The Clarence Zacher Family

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