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Sunset Zoo Trust Announces $5.7 Million Raised Toward Major Zoo Expansion

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A group of people passionate about supporting Sunset Zoo with our time and treasure.

Sunset Zoo Trust Announces $5.7 Million Raised Toward Major Zoo Expansion

Sunset Zoo Trust Announces $5.7 Million Raised Toward Major Zoo Expansion

Posted Friday October 9, 2026
Sunset Zoo Trust announced a fundraising campaign over 17 months has raised $5.767 million dollars, or 70% of its goal of $8.25 million, toward a major expansion at the zoo.
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Sunset Zoo Trust Welcomes Unanimous City Commission Approval of Initial Zoo Expansion Steps

Sunset Zoo Trust Welcomes Unanimous City Commission Approval of Initial Zoo Expansion Steps

Posted Wednesday August 5, 2026
The Sunset Zoo Trust is pleased to announce that the Manhattan City Commission unanimously approved initial agreements to advance a major expansion of the Zoo. The Trust will fund the proposed Lemurs and Americas expansion primarily through philanthropic donations.
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Sunset Zoo Trust Welcomes Dr. Kaleigh Reyes as New Zoo Director

Sunset Zoo Trust Welcomes Dr. Kaleigh Reyes as New Zoo Director

Posted Wednesday May 6, 2026
The Sunset Zoo Trust is pleased to welcome Dr. Kaleigh Reyes as the new Director of Sunset Zoo. The Trust looks forward to working closely with Dr. Reyes as she begins her leadership of the Zoo and builds upon its strong history of animal care, conservation, education, and community engagement.
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Sunset Zoo Trust Raises Nearly $47,000 in Grow Green Campaign

Sunset Zoo Trust Raises Nearly $47,000 in Grow Green Campaign

Posted Thursday April 23, 2026
Manhattan area residents opened their wallets for Sunset Zoo in a big way during this year’s Greater Manhattan Community Foundation Grow Green Match Day, helping the Sunset Zoo Trust raise $46,715—more than 55% above its $30,000 goal.
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Donate on Grow Green Match Day - Help Us Bring the Children's Barnyard Back to Sunset Zoo

Donate on Grow Green Match Day - Help Us Bring the Children's Barnyard Back to Sunset Zoo

Posted Wednesday April 15, 2026
The Sunset Zoo Trust urges you to help us bring the children's Barnyard back to Sunset Zoo by donating to the Trust on Grow Green Match Day,  Wednesday, April 22. ...
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A New Day at Sunset

Here are our ambitious expansion plans

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