The most significant campaign in our history is now a wrap with wildly exciting results. The Connecting People & Wildlife campaign kicked off in 2017 to meet our greatest, mission-based needs to date and achieve the vision we set forth for the future of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Our objectives were achieved three years early, having raised $44,126,161 toward our goal of $38 million with significant changes and growth. Thank you to our passionate donors for empowering people and saving wildlife! CONNECTING PEOPLE AND WILDLIFE CAMPAIGN IMPACT AREAS
JACK & SUZI HANNA FUND Honoring
WILDLIFE CONSERVATION Empowering People to End Extinction Emergency Relief,
HABITAT TRANSFORMATION Innovation in Animal Care and Guest Experience Animal Health Center, Surfin’ Safari stage, Silvered Leaf Langur Habitat, Tasmanian Devil Habitat, Indoor Orangutan Habitat, Adventure Cove, Jack Hanna’s Animal Encounters Village
EDUCATION & ACCESS Sparking a Lifelong Love of Animals
a Living Legacy Adventure Cove, Education Campus, Rwanda Impact
Expanded Education Campus with the Suzie Edwards Conservation Education Classrooms, Teen Eco Summit, Classroom Outreach, Community Access, Scholarships, and Transportation
Commitment to Conservation Award, Rwanda Commitment, Conservation Field Projects, Regional Conservation Excellence
4,474 Individuals (94%)
143 Corporations (3%)
59 Foundations (1%)
86 Other (2%)
$44,126,161 RAISED TO DATE (116% of goal)
4,762 Total donors to campaign
JACK HANNA LEGACY SOCIETY
The Jack Hanna Legacy Society (JHLS) was created to honor Jack’s commitment, leadership, and vision for the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and The Wilds while helping donors become lasting partners in our mission to lead and inspire by connecting people and wildlife. In 2022, the membership in JHLS grew to 133 households – these dedicated individuals have demonstrated their commitment to the future of the Zoo and/or The Wilds by including them in their estate plans. Without the long-term support from our
benefactors’ estate and gift planning, we would not be able to continue our ground-breaking work. Whether through a bequest, retirement assets, life insurance, or other vehicles, the generosity of our legacy donors will allow us to continue to be an influential leader in animal care, conservation education, and wildlife conservation for generations to come.
estate gift to date to the Zoo exceeds $1.6 million, as well as former Zoo Board member Tom Stockdale, whose charitable gift annuity funds approximately $1,000 to the Zoo every year. No matter the size of the gift, we are extremely thankful and humbled by the trust our legacy donors place in us to be excellent stewards of their wishes and gifts.
We are incredibly grateful for former docent Sally Odell, whose unrestricted
To learn more, call (614) 724-3613 or email legacygiving@columbuszoo.org.
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