Your Kindness Supports Our Mission
to save wildlife, enrich our communities, and create connections to nature.
The Los Angeles Zoo relies on our community of generous donors to help us fund exemplary animal care, protect wildlife locally and around the globe, and meaningfully engage the communities we serve. In whatever way you choose to support the Zoo, please know that you are the driving force behind everything we do—and we are so grateful for you!
The Zoo partners with Mockingbird Incubator, an independent nonprofit 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor that facilitates charitable support for our vital programs through its Los Angeles Zoo Nonprofit Fund. The links below will allow you to donate directly to the Los Angeles Zoo Nonprofit Fund, either for general support or for designated purposes: Conservation Impact, Learning & Community Engagement, or Animal Wellbeing.
PRIVACY POLICY:
Mockingbird Incubator follows the City of Los Angeles policy on privacy of personal information
and shares donor data with the Los Angeles Zoo.
Our Mission and Vision
Vision Statement
Creating a just and sustainable world where people and wildlife thrive, together.
Mission Statement
Through the passion of our team, the Los Angeles Zoo is leading the way in saving wildlife and connecting Angelenos to the natural world by providing exemplary care, delivering distinctive and diverse learning opportunities, and creating unforgettable experiences.
Saving Wildlife.
Enriching our Communities.
Creating Connections to Nature.
Our Non-profit Partner
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mockingbird Incubator and how does it support the Los Angeles Zoo?
The Los Angeles Zoo partners with Mockingbird Incubator, a recognized public charity in California, exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, to serve as its fiscal sponsor, facilitating charitable support for our vital programs. This relationship allows donors to make tax-deductible gifts that directly support Los Angeles Zoo programs including animal care, conservation, education and campus improvements. As fiscal sponsor, Mockingbird Incubator assumes full legal, corporate, and fiscal responsibility for the Los Angeles Zoo Nonprofit Fund, ensuring that all funds are used in alignment with charitable purposes.
Established nearly ten years ago, Mockingbird Incubator is a member in good standing of the National Network of Fiscal Sponsors and has been designated with the platinum seal of transparency on Guidestar.
What happens to my gift if the fiscal sponsor changes in the future?
Your gift will continue to support the Los Angeles Zoo’s mission and programs. A change in fiscal sponsor would not change the purpose of your donation or how it is used to support the Zoo.
Can I restrict my gift to a specific Zoo program or purpose?
Yes. In alignment with the Zoo’s priorities and needs, donors may choose to direct their gift to areas such as Animal Wellbeing; Conservation Impact; and Learning and Community Engagement programs.
Can I make a recurring or monthly gift through the fiscal sponsor?
Yes. Recurring and monthly giving options are available and easy to set up online through our donation form.
Can I make a donation directly to the Zoo?
Yes. For donors who prefer to give directly to the Los Angeles Zoo, which is a department of the City of Los Angeles, the Zoo maintains an Enterprise Trust Fund which is a 170(c)(1) fund. This allows the Zoo to accept charitable gifts that are legally tax deductible.
Can I make a gift to the Zoo by check?
Yes!
Please make checks Payable to: Mockingbird Incubator
Memo Line: Los Angeles Zoo
Mailing Address:
Mockingbird Incubator
P.O. Box 421261
Los Angeles, California 90042
Who should I contact if I have questions about my gift?
Questions and inquiries can be directed to the Zoo’s Director of Development, Anna Clabaugh, at anna.clabaugh@lacity.org