NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – The Virginia Zoo in Norfolk has extended its end of summer school supplies and coat donation drive.
The zoo will now be collecting items through August 10. The drive began back on July 1.
The zoo will distribute the donated *school supplies with support from partner organizations Big Homies and Reck League. Local organization S.T.A.R Haven is accepting the donated *coats.
Anyone who contributes items to this drive will be entered into a raffle for the chance to win one of three prizes:
- Virginia Zoo Household Plus Membership (valued at $159)
- One (1) week of Zoo Safari Camp for one child (valued at $375)
- One (1) Behind-the-Scenes Animal Tour (valued at $300)
Donations can be dropped off at the Virginia Zoo Membership Office daily from 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The more you give, the more raffle entries you get. A list of accepted school supplies and how many entries you can gain from each is available on the zoo’s website, at this link.
The Virginia Zoo will draw the prize winners during its End of Summer Bash, which is happening Saturday, Aug. 2. from 12 p.m. until 4 p.m. The bash is included with general admission.
*All donated school supply items must be BRAND NEW with the original tags or packaging. All donated coats must be new (with tags) or CLEAN and gently used.