Friends of the Zoo

Where Community Meets Conservation.

Partnership with Promise

Friends of the Zoo is a community of dedicated partners—corporations, businesses, individuals, and households—who provide vital funding to support the Lake Superior Zoo. Together, these friends help ensure exceptional animal care, advance conservation initiatives, and create meaningful connections between people and wildlife. Their generosity strengthens the Zoo’s mission and safeguards the future of the wild animals who call it home.

Conservation

We protect and preserve wildlife, ensuring future generations can experience and learn from these incredible creatures.

Community

We build meaningful connections between people and animals, inspiring curiosity, care, and stewardship.

Care & Excellence

We provide exceptional care for every animal, supporting their health, enrichment and well-being every day.

Friends of Zoo

Wine, Whiskey & Whiskers

Event Date

Thursday, November 6, 2025 | 5 pm – 7 pm

Enjoy whiskey, wine and hors d’oeuvres.

5-5:30pm Cocktail reception in Lower Main Zoo Central

5:30-6pm attendees choose to visit Otters for a behind the scenes experience or the Willard Munger Animal Care Center to see our quarantine residents and veterinary facility.

6 pm Groups will visit the Primate Conservation Center

6:30 pm We will reconvene for drinks and hors d’oeuvres on Tiger Deck with a thank you from Noah Hobbs, Interim Executive Director for the Lake Superior Zoo.