Brown bears have populations in Alaska, Canada, and Russia but can be found in smaller populations elsewhere. You can see brown bears at the Minnesota Zoo on Russia’s Grizzly Coast – and you can sponsor one here.

The penguins at the Zoo are a favorite for kids and adults alike. African penguins mate for life, and breed in nesting colonies on the southwest coast of Africa, usually producing one or two eggs in a burrow.

You can find these quill-covered friends on the Tropics Trail and in the Wings and Things! show at the Zoo. Fun fact: Cape porcupines are the largest species of porcupine and are found in Africa.

On the Tropics Trail, you can see Linnaeus’s two-toed sloths in their dark exhibit. Watch them move slowly and hang from their strong arms. These adorable animals have lots of fans who would love to sponsor one.

For the reptile-lover in your life: the world’s largest lizard, as seen on the Zoo’s Tropics Trail. Komodo monitors, commonly known as Komodo dragons, are only found on three small Indonesian islands.

You are welcome to sponsor any of the animals at the Minnesota Zoo (explore them all here). No matter what you choose, you'll support the Zoo’s mission now and into the future.