New Jersey is the most densely populated state in the United States, so education is a key component in the protection of our state's natural element. Our educational programs for schools, scouts, and people of all ages are presented throughout New Jersey to over 23,000 people each year.
While we do not maintain a zoo, TNC does house a small collection of animals that cannot be released into the wild. These animals help to educate visitors about the needs of our local wildlife and the importance of protecting their habitats. Caring for abandoned, abused, and illegally kept wild animals. It requires thousands of dollars each year to provide food, shelter, medical care, and a nurturing environment for them to live in. It take a lot of help from people like you!
TNC’s animal ambassadors are native or related to local species found throughout New Jersey. Many of the species are endangered, threatened, or considered a species of special concern. Learn more about our non-releasable animals by visiting our Animal Ambassadors page.
Help us care for these amazing animals by contributing to the cost of their upkeep. Your donation assists the center by providing food and medical care, improving enclosures, and supporting staff who care for them.
Valentines Day Sponsorship
This Valentine’s Day, be bold and think out of the box by sponsoring one of TNC’s Animal Ambassadors. Your gift will support their care. TNC’s collection of native species work with our education staff to teach visitors and school groups about the natural world. So shower our animal stars with love through sponsorship.
This year we are excited to offer limited editiont TNC Valentine cards as a thank you, for any sponsorship's made through February 14, 2018. Learn more about this great way to have a unique, colorful and fun valentine and support TNC at the same time.
Individual and Family Sponsorship:
In addition to the satisfaction of supporting an animal's life, you will receive:
$35: Basic Sponsorship
- Animal sponsorship certificate.
- Recognition in our quarterly newsletter, Tenafly Nature Center Nature & News.
- Species information sheet.
- Sponsored animal's biography.
- A 4x6 photograph of your sponsored animal.
$75: Bronze Sponsorship
- Basic sponsorship package
- Photo keychain.
$150: Silver Sponsorship
- Basic sponsorship package
- Photo keychain.
- A 8x10 photograph of your sponsored animal.
$200: Gold Sponsorship
- Basic sponsorship package
- Photo keychain.
- A 8x10 photograph of your sponsored animal.
- Wildlife pocket guide related to your sponsored animal.
$300: Platinum Sponsorship
- Basic sponsorship package
- Photo keychain.
- A 8x10 photograph of your sponsored animal.
- Wildlife pocket guide related to your sponsored animal.
- Certificate of Sponsorship displayed near animal enclosure.
- Meet the caretaker and help prepare your animal’s meal.
To sponsor a species all you need to do is:
- Download the Sponsor a Species Brochure (PDF file)
- Complete the application
- Please mail completed application and payment for the selected amount to:
Tenafly Nature Center Sponsorship, 313 Hudson Avenue, Tenafly, NJ 07670
Please make check or money order payable to Tenafly Nature Center.
Birthday Party Sponsorship:
$50 party add-on: Amphibian/Reptile Meet & Greet
- A half-hour visit with your sponsored amphibian or reptile at a scheduled TNC Birthday Party for up to 30 guests.
- Animal sponsorship certificate.
- Recognition in our quarterly newsletter, Tenafly Nature Center Nature & News.
- Species information sheet.
- Sponsored animal's biography.
- A 8x10 photograph of your sponsored animal.
$75 party add-on: Raptor/Mammal Meet & Greet
- A half-hour visit with your sponsored raptor or mammal at a scheduled TNC Birthday Party for up to 30 guests.
- Animal sponsorship certificate.
- Recognition in our quarterly newsletter, Tenafly Nature Center Nature & News.
- Species information sheet.
- Sponsored animal's biography.
- A 8x10 photograph of your sponsored animal.
Interested parents must email the Education Director or call (201) 568-6093 to discuss party options and to schedule.
Group Sponsorship: (schools, scouts)
$225 Small School/Scout Group*
- One TNC To Go program for up to 30 students
- Half-hour visit from your sponsored animal.
- Animal sponsorship certificate.
- Recognition in our quarterly newsletter, Tenafly Nature Center Nature & News.
- Species information sheet.
- Sponsored animal's biography.
- A 8x10 photograph of your sponsored animal.
$400 Large School/Scout Group*
- One TNC To Go program for more than 30 students
- Half hour visit from your sponsored animal.
- Animal sponsorship certificate.
- Recognition in our quarterly newsletter, Tenafly Nature Center Nature & News.
- Species information sheet.
- Sponsored animal's biography.
- A 8x10 photograph of your sponsored animal.
Students are welcome to include letters with questions about the sponsored animal.
Interested groups must email the Education Director or call (201) 568-6093 to discuss program options and to schedule. *Fee does not include mileage charge (for location outside of Tenafly).
