ZOO

Support Knoxville Zoo, become a Zoo Member, donate money to the enrichment program or donate supplies to the enrichment program. Call (865) 637-5331 ext. 389 if you wish to donate large, or a large number of items, or have any questions regarding this program.

**You can drop donations off at the Ranger Station, to the right of the zoo’s front gate. If you want to designate the item to a particular department, be sure to mark it clearly and let the rangers know. Knoxville Zoological Gardens is a 501 (C) 3 non-profit organization, so your donations are tax-deductible. Please remit your name and address if you would like to receive a receipt for your tax purposes. Please contact Jennifer Manrod at 637-5331 ext. 389 before delivery or if you have any questions.

We need the following items for Enrichment on a Regular Basis:
*Most items are no sugar added, unsalted

Produce Dried Fruits (no added sugars) – esp. raisins (Birds and mammals – Primates, Parrots, etc..) Melons (esp. Watermelons for the Bears) Pumpkins	Dairy and Refrigerated Items Fruit and Vegetable juice (all natural, no added sugar) Yogurt (low sugar and low fat)
Canned Goods, etc… Applesauce (low sugar) Apple Butter (low sugar) Jams, Jellies, Marmalades (all natural, no sugar) – (Primates, Bears, etc..) Natural Peanut Butter Canned Fruits (no sugar) Apple Juice Honey (Great Apes, Bears, etc..)	Dry Goods Cereals (Low sugar) – esp fruit flavored (Most mammals: primates, bears, raccoons...) Flour (for paper mache) Jell-O mix (sugar free) (Most mammals – primates, bears, elephants, etc…) Pasta Powdered Sports Drink (Gatorade) Trail Mix Unshelled nuts (any kind, unsalted) esp. peanuts (Most mammals and some birds – primates, bears, parrots, etc…) Vanilla Wafers
Miscellaneous Items – Smell/Taste Fragrant Herbs and Spices Molasses (Primates, Bears, etc...)	Miscellaneous Items – Paper Products Small brown paper bags (bears, primates, etc) Unwaxed Dixie Cups (bears, primates, etc...) Big Paper Cups – Unwaxed
Miscellaneous Items – Toys Large Dog Rawhide Chews New or Used Little Tykes Toys (for chimps) Animal Themed Videos or DVDs (Nature Shows) Parrot Toys Toys for small mammals ( mice, rabbits, & hamsters) Large Dog Kong or Rope Toys (Large Mammals) Large Empty Kegs (Large Mammals)	Miscellaneous Items – Other Broom Heads (natural fibers) Burlap Bags Rope – heavy duty/small Play Sand Pine Shavings (any other bags of substrate) Storage containers, drawers, etc… Storage Shelves Wooden blocks of various shapes/sizes Large – refrigerator, etc..- cardboard boxes – tape and staples removed Non-Toxic Paint (Tempera paint, etc..)

We would also appreciate gift card donations from local or online grocery, home improvement, pet supply, and hunting/sports supply stores.
See next page for a list of larger items and specific departmental wish lists as well….
And thank you for supporting Knoxville Zoological Gardens!

Misc. and Large Item Wish List by Department
*Please give us a call if you would like more specific information on any of the following items or additional department lists