Giving Tree

Giving Tree

Bring a Gift to the Zoo

Choose an item from the list below, purchase it, and bring it to the zoo by December 31 and smile all year long knowing you have enriched the lives of the animals at the Zoo.
You can also visit the zoo and take an ornament from our Giving Tree. Each paper ornament features either an enrichment item or a tool keepers would use to prepare enrichment items. Purchase the item and bring it to the zoo by December 31.

ZooMontana Enrichment Wish List

  • Large, plastic kiddie pools
    For: Mink
    Available at: hardware and home-improvement stores
  • Cholla wood
    For: Small mammals and primates
    Available at: pet stores
  • The Almost Indestructible Ball (hard plastic)
    For: Many animals
    Available at: pet stores
  • Kong toys, various sizes and styles
    For: Gray wolves, otters
    Available at: pet stores
  • Jolly Pets items (Push-n-Play balls, Teaser balls, Tug-n-Toss balls, Romp-n-Roll)
    For: Many animals
    Available at: pet stores
  • Hammer drill, bow saw, small power saw, Dremel tools, hack saw, drill bits
    For: Various animal departments
    Available at: hardware and home-improvement stores
  • Hand tools, hammers, pliers, screwdrivers, socket sets
    For: Various animal departments
    Available at: hardware and home-improvement stores
  • Corded and cordless drills
    For: Various animal departments
    Available at: hardware and home-improvement stores
  • Boomer Ball items (Ferret Log, 20" Jungle Ball)
    For: Tiger animal care staff
    Available at: online stores
  • Full length mirrors
    For: Birds
    Available at: hardware and home-improvement stores
  • Leatherman multi-use tool
    For: Various animal departments
    Available at: hardware and home-improvement stores
  • Gift cards to pet stores, Star Bird, Otto Environmental, Boomer Ball, Dura-Cast, home-improvement stores, wild bird stores, marine supply stores
    For: All animals
    Available: online

The Zoo would like to purchase several enrichment items that are not commercially available. Your donation will help us purchase the following items, as well as those on the above list.