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.
PROTECT. PRESERVE. EDUCATE.
It’s Why We Exist. It’s Why We Need Your Support.
Traditional zoos often focus their attention mostly on creating museums of living animals, and attractions for entertainment purposes. On the other hand, since its beginning, Tanganyika Wildlife Park has had as its primary goal to create memories that inspire stewardship of animals through up-close experiences. We also focus on caring for wildlife populations that are threatened or endangered in order to protect animal species from extinction.
Tanganyika has been a model for wildlife conservation, with deliberate efforts aimed at protecting and preserving at-risk animal species. It has involved scientific research, breeding programs, and educating the public about the value of each species, and human coexistence with them because every creature animals, insects, reptiles, humans have a role to play in the existence of our planet and all those that inhabit it.
As of 2026, Tanganyika is home to more than 500 animals of 101 species, 75 percent of which are considered vulnerable, some of which are considered critically endangered. There are many species around the world that only exist today because they were saved by zoos, private collections, and other wildlife organizations, including Tanganyika. Without their help black footed ferrets, Pere David’s deer, and simitar horned oryx would all be extinct, to name just a few.
We ask for your support to help us expand Tanganyika’s preservation programs, habitats, and the facilities that are required to house and care for those animals, and the education programs that teach others about the need for ongoing animal stewardship.
Please support our Wild at Heart Campaign for Tanganyika by giving generously or volunteering today! Learn more here.
Questions? Reach us at info@twfdn.org
Current Project:
The Penguin & Otter Expansion Campaign.
This groundbreaking project will create a one-of-a-kind destination where education, adventure, and conservation come together.
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.
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.