Big Cat Tracks Capital Campaign
Campaign Goal: $5.5M
The Potawatomi Zoo envisions a place where people, animals, and nature thrive. The new Big Cat Tracks habitat will create a more personal connection with leopards and tigers for guests, and an unparalleled animal welfare experience. The habitat design includes a vast environment mimicking the cats’ native forests and intimate guest interactions.
"We owe it to future generations to leave them a world full of wonder and wildlife."
— Jack Hanna
The Project
SOLD
Big Cat Plaza
Welcoming guests to the new plaza, the Big Cat Plaza spans a new portion of acreage on the southeast side of the Zoo with recently acquired land.
$250,000
Tiger Water Feature
A key component to creating a more naturalistic habitat for the big cats. An essential part of animal welfare, the water feature will also give tigers the opportunity to play.
SOLD
Feline Freeway
An enclosed pathway enables tigers to travel to various parts of their habitat while giving guests an exciting and accessible learning opportunity.
$250,000
Tiger Viewing Window (Small)
A smaller window offers a glimpse into the tiger habitat with little disruption.
$500,000
Leopard Viewing Window
Offers guests glimpses of the Amur leopards in a more intentional way.
SOLD
Tiger Viewing Window (Large)
Provides guests an engaging experience within the habitat, fostering empathy and curiosity for the Amur tigers.
$1.2M
Lead Donor
Name is associated for the longevity of Big Cat Tracks, including signage, publications, and media.
Starting at $3,000
Recognition Opportunities
Recognition opportunities allow your gift to be part of our permanent recognition installation located at the entrance of the habitat.
Available recognition opportunities include:
- Advocate $3,000–$9,999
- Protector $10,000–$19,999
- Preserver $20,000–$49,999
- Conservationist $50,000–$99,999
- Guardian $100,000+
Learn More
At the heart of our Zoo are the compassionate and committed community members who know what the Zoo means to the world. An investment in our Big Cat Tracks campaign is an investment in animal welfare and species sustainability for generations to come. Help the Potawatomi Zoo fulfill its mission in protecting species and inspiring guests to care for our world in a new way.
If you are interested in making a gift to the Zoo, and would like to know more about recognition opportunities, please contact:
Margie Anella
Phone: (574) 245-6138
Email: manella@potawatomizoo.org
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