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Be the Reason Our Animals Thrive this #GivingTuesday

Your donation supports expert daily care for Obi, Franklin Park Zoo’s frisky Poitou donkey foal, and Maple and Willow, Stone Zoo’s playful cougar sisters.

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GivingTuesday is a global celebration of generosity, where people around the world come together to spread kindness, support the causes they love, and make a difference in their communities and beyond.

At Zoo New England, care is at the heart of everything we do. This GivingTuesday, your generosity can help us go even further! Every gift provides the animals you know and love with exceptional care, from their nutritious meals and health checkups to enrichment activities that keep them happy and thriving.

Your support is especially meaningful for some of our newest residents - Obi the Poitou donkey foal and Maple and Willow, our cougar sisters! Together, we can ensure they, and all the incredible animals at your Zoos, receive the love and care they deserve this giving season.

Here’s how your kindness can make a difference:
  • $25: Enrich the cougar sisters’ habitat with scents that spark exploration and curiosity by stimulating their exploratory and hunting behaviors.
  • $50: Provide Jolly Ball horse toys to keep our donkeys active and engaged.
  • $100: Cover a week’s worth of healthy carrots, alfalfa, beets, and milk replacer for Obi.
  • $500: INSERT VET COST
  • $1,000: Supply a week of protein-packed meals for Maple and Willow - and join our President’s Circle giving society for leadership donors!

Each gift brings joy, health, and happiness to Obi, Maple, Willow, and all the animals who call your Zoos home. With your support, they receive the expert care they need to thrive, from nourishing meals to enriching activities and vital medical care. Together, we can make a meaningful difference—one animal at a time.

Thank you for giving generously to care for animals this GivingTuesday!

Meet Obi!
Born on August 8, Obi is Franklin Park Zoo’s adorable Poitou donkey foal. After losing his mother to health complications, Obi has thrived under the care of our dedicated team—and with companionship from Betty, our Morgan horse. He loves bamboo snacks, learning to walk on a lead, and brightening the day of everyone he meets! Follow us for updates on his public debut.


Meet Maple and Willow!
These curious cougar sisters celebrated their first birthday in November! Orphaned as cubs, they came to Stone Zoo from California and quickly stole our hearts. Maple and Willow enjoy climbing structures, “fishing” for frozen treats, and scratching up cardboard. Look closely to spot the difference—Willow has darker markings and a pinker nose than Maple!