Zoo's Wish List

The San Francisco Zoo accepts donations of goods and products on a limited basis. The Zoo would love to take any of the items below off your hands! Used items are fine, as long as they are in good condition. Your gifts are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.

• A gas dryer for the Children's Zoo
• A printer/copier/scanner for the Animal Resource Center
• A mini refrigerator for the toddler programs
• A mid-sized refrigerator (16-18 cubic ft. capacity; energy efficient if possible) for the Docent/Volunteer lounge
• A full-sized refrigerator for primate diets
• Bikes for animal and administrative staff to get places around the Zoo
• Compost bins for the Avian Conservation Center
• Weed-whacker for Children's Zoo
• A lockable bike shed for six or more bikes
• Digital cameras for several departments
• Video camera (non-Sony), preferably HD, for the Zoo Hospital
• An industrial ice maker for the bears
• Bobcat loader (skid steer variety) for the Hoofstock department - preferably one that can fit
  through corridors narrower than four feet wide, but we will welcome anything!
• Hoofstock department seeks a horse trailer in good working condition that is small to medium in
  size for animal moves around the Zoo
• An all terrain vehicle (ATV) for use in the 12-acre bison pasture in Golden Gate Park
• 4x4 trucks of any make or model in good working condition for several departments
• Small farm tractor with a front loader for the Children's Zoo
• Greenhouse for the Children's Zoo
• Electric, industrial-strength vapor-steam cleaner for the Children's Zoo
• Office desk - prefer solid wood or metal but not particle board
• Electric flatbed carts or golf carts for several Zoo departments
• Gas-powered garden vehicle with dump bed for the Children's Zoo
• Rubbermaid indoor/outdoor storage sheds (small 33x55x25 and large 78x66x72)
• Metro metal shelving units
• Sound systems that are easy to transport for Wildlife Theatre presentations and special events
• Electric cart for commissary deliveries
• Anti-fatigue matting for the commissary kitchen
• Digital scales for weighing out animal diets
• Rubbermaid feed storage containers (ingredient bins - 4-5 containers) for the commissary
• Industrial type Dry-Vac for the commissary
• Pick-up Truck for commissary deliveries
• Disposable Gloves (latex, powder-free vinyl, nitrile) for the commissary
  A Pallet Truck (Jack) 4000 lbs. capacity for the commissary
• Used cars or trucks. Visit the Donate a Vehicle page or call (800) 477-1335 to donate your used
  car, truck, RV or boat

Thank you for supporting the San Francisco Zoo's keepers, animals and programs!
Development Department Contact Information: (415) 753-7173