Zoo Miami's transformational moment is here.
For Wildlife. For Our Community.
For the future we leave the next generation.
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A Defining Moment
As Miami becomes one of the world's greatest destinations, the institutions that define it must grow with it. Today, new public investment, new leadership and a bold capital vision have created an opportunity to reimagine what Zoo Miami can mean to Miami and to the world.
This is not a plan waiting to begin. The future is already underway. The opportunity now is to help shape what comes next.
75+
Years redefining what a zoo can be
1M+
Guests welcomed every year
3
Critical ecosystems that converge.
ONLY
Subtropical zoo in the continental U.S.
100M+
Already committed by Miami-Dade County.
Five pillars. One Campaign.
Many ways to make a difference.
Every initiative, naming opportunity and donor pathway aligns to one of five pillars.
Each offers a different way to make an impact while advancing one shared vision.
CHOOSE A FOCUS TO EXPLORE WHAT'S INSIDE.
Animal Environments
Reimagined spaces that elevate animal care and welfare.
Tiger Temple
A new Sumatran tiger habitat, funded by the Milton family’s $2 million gift, featuring nose-to-whiskers viewing and inspiring the Zoo Squad’s newest mascot, Mateo
Great Apes Habitat
Reimagined great ape spaces designed to support the return of a gorilla troop and breeding programs for orangutans and chimpanzees.
Elephant Expansion
Expanded animal environments designed to elevate elephant care, welfare and guest experience.
Penguin Habitat
A reimagined habitat designed to elevate animal care, welfare and the guest experience.
Lemur Island
An immersive wildlife experience designed to bring guests closer to animals and deepen connection with the natural world.
Interactive & Educational Experiences
New ways for guests to connect, learn, explore and engage.
Children’s Zoo
A reimagined space for young children’s first hands-on animal encounters, turning curiosity into compassion and connection.
Splash Pad / Water Play
A shaded, zero-entry family water-play experience designed for family comfort in Miami’s subtropical climate.
Giraffe/African Savannah
An expanded Savannah environment designed to extend the giraffe encounter beyond the existing feeding platform.
Animal Welfare
Expanded capacity for advanced veterinary care and recovery.
Animal Hospital
A new 25,000-square-foot veterinary hospital designed to support advanced animal care with guest-viewing areas that offer a window into Zoo Miami’s world-class veterinary work.
Manatee Rescue, Rehabilitation & Release Center
A dedicated center providing critical care and rehabilitation for injured manatees, helping give them a second chance to return to the wild. One of only five such centers in the US and the only one in South Florida.
Conservation
Greater impact protecting wildlife, habitats and ecosystems.
Existing Conservation Programs
Expanded species recovery, research and protection programs advancing conservation locally and around the world.
Conservation Research Center
A dedicated center expanding conservation research and species recovery, including a Frozen Zoo preserving genetic material from endangered wildlife.
Foundation For The Future
Infrastructure and investments that strengthen Zoo Miami for generations.
Education Center
Purpose-built classrooms and flexible learning spaces expanding school programs, camps and conservation education across South Florida.
Operating Endowment
Long-term funding designed to sustain Zoo Miami’s programs and mission over time.
This is where a child's first connection to wildlife becomes a lifetime of protecting it.
The Future Has
Already Begun
$100 million already committed by Miami-Dade County toward Zoo Miami’s future.
Private philanthropy now has the opportunity to build on that momentum and help shape what comes next.
Animal Hospital
(Anticipated Completion Summer 2027)
Giraffe/African Savanna
(Anticipated Completion Winter 2027)
A $175M transformation.
More than half already committed.
$105.4M
$105.4M
Raised Toward Goal
Private Philanthropy Needed
$69.6M
Be Part of the Transformation
This campaign is an opportunity to turn connection into lasting impact: stronger animal care, deeper learning, greater conservation reach, expanded community access and unforgettable family experiences. It is a chance to ensure Zoo Miami is not only a source of pride for Miami, but a force for conservation, education and community for the world.
For Wildlife. For Families. For Science. For Miami.
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Contact Zoo Miami Foundation
(305) 255-5551 | Info@ZooMiami.org