Give Your Ride, Support the Zoo

By Pam Williams, Development Director

Do you have a clunker in your driveway? A boat that's no longer seaworthy? Or just looking to give your ride to a good cause? You can donate your car, truck, trailer, boat or RV to benefit the Sacramento Zoo!

To start the process of donating your car to benefit the Zoo, or for more information, please call the toll free number 1-866-570-7318.

What can I donate?
We accept most vehicles including cars, trucks, trailers, boats and RVs.

Can I still donate my car if it doesn’t run?
Yes, we are able to accept most vehicles running or not.

What do I need to donate my vehicle?
You will need to have the title to the vehicle in your possession before it can be donated.

What information will you ask me for?
Please have the location of the car, your mailing address, the vehicles license number, VIN number, year, make and model. We would also like to know any sort of damage or flat tires, that would effect the towing of the car.

Can you pick up vehicles in all 50 states?
Yes.

How will my car be picked up?
We will arrange to have your vehicle towed away by a professionally licensed towing company.

How long will it take to pick up my car?
We will arrange for a towing company to contact you via telephone within 3-4 business days.

Is my donation tax deductible?
Yes! Your car donation will help feed and care for animals at the Sacramento Zoo!

How does my tax deduction work?
The IRS allows you, the taxpayer, to claim a tax deduction of (a) the value of your vehicle up to $500 or (b) if we sell the vehicle for more than $500 we will mail a postcard with that value for your taxes.

To start the process of donating your car to benefit the Zoo, or for more information, please call the toll free number 1-866-570-7318.