News & Announcements

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.

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.

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.

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. ...

Trust President Linda Wassberg issued the following statement: ...