Wild at Heart
Inspiring Conservation Through Unforgettable Experiences
Tanganyika Wildlife Foundation is passionate about creating extraordinary “wow moments” that connect people to wildlife and inspire a lifelong commitment to conservation.
With your help, we’re embarking on a bold mission: The Penguin & Otter Expansion Campaign. This groundbreaking project will create a one-of-a-kind destination where education, adventure, and conservation come together.
The only place in the U.S. where you can swim with BOTH penguins and otters.
The Trouble Makers’ Cove Experience
At the heart of this campaign is Trouble Makers’ Cove, a beautifully designed space that invites families, school groups, and tourists to connect with wildlife in new and exciting ways. Guests will have the rare opportunity to interact directly with penguins and otters — not just watch them.
This space will be more than just fun — it will inspire conservation by giving guests meaningful moments of connection with wildlife.
Penguin Swim Experience
Dive into a playful and educational encounter with these charismatic birds.
Otter Swim Experience
Splash and play alongside some of the planet’s most curious creatures.
Up-Close Exhibits
Observe penguins and otters interacting in naturalistic environments.
Interactive Touch Tanks
Featuring Moon Jellyfish, Doctor Fish, and Archer Fish, offering unique hands-on experiences like jellyfish feedings or trying your hand at Archer Fish “target practice.”
Why It Matters
Every interaction is an opportunity to make a difference.
Trouble Makers’ Cove is designed to educate and inspire, fostering empathy for endangered species and the ecosystems they depend on. Through these memorable encounters, we can:
- Raise awareness about global conservation challenges.
- Support breeding and research programs for endangered animals.
- Create a hub for conservation education in our local community.
Your support directly helps us build a future where wildlife and people thrive together.
Get Involved - Naming Opportunities
Leave your legacy and make a lasting impact by sponsoring a space within the Penguin & Otter Expansion. Every gift helps bring this vision to life, and donors will be recognized with permanent signage in their selected area.
| Opportunity | Gift Amount |
|---|---|
| Trouble Makers' Cove Lead Gift | $500,000 |
| Penguin Swim Experience | $200,000 |
| Otter Swim Experience | $150,000 |
| Touch Tank Landing | $100,000 |
| Moon Jelly Exhibit Tank | $75,000 |
| Moon Jelly Fish Touch Tank | SOLD |
| Jelly Fish Exhibit #1 | SOLD |
| Jelly Fish Exhibit #2 | $35,000 |
| Archer Fish Touch Tank Experience | $50,000 |
| Doctor Fish Touch Tank Experience | $50,000 |
| Otter Breeding Exhibit | $50,000 |
| Otter Exhibit | $100,000 |
| Penguin Exhibit | $150,000 |
| Benches (4 Total) | $20,000 Each |
Donor Wall Levels
- $20,000 (up to 8)
- $10,000 (up to 10)
- $5,000 (up to 16)
- $2,500 (up to 32)
*Personal, foundation, or business name and a short message will be placed in the gifted space with a permanent separate signage agreed to between the donor and foundation. Note: Donor Wall Levels, the Donor Name/Business Name will be placed separately under the level on a permanent joint sign with all donor names. On the support signage, donor names will be an ever-changing sign that people can give to anually year after year.
Be Wild at Heart
Join us in building the only destination in the country where you can swim with penguins and otters.
Your gift today brings us one step closer to making this dream a reality.