Keeper Fund

Supporting the hands—and hearts—behind exceptional animal care

Because of you, the animals of the Virginia Zoo receive the highest standard of care every day. Your support of the Keeper Fund directly empowers the dedicated animal care professionals who know each animal best—those who provide enrichment, advance their expertise, and ensure every animal thrives.

By investing in keepers, you invest in animals. Your generosity helps create engaging environments, encourages natural behaviors, and supports ongoing education that allows keepers to stay at the forefront of animal care and welfare.

Gifts to the Keeper Fund provide critical resources for:

  • Animal enrichment, including tools, materials, and activities that stimulate natural behaviors
  • Continuing education for animal care staff, helping keepers grow their skills and expertise
  • Innovation in animal welfare, ensuring the Zoo meets and exceeds best‑practice standards
If you have any questions about your donation or would like to dedicate your gift to someone else, please reach out to the Development department at 757-441-2374 ext. 226 or [email protected].