2024 Election Central

Alaska Zoo Animal Election - Donate Your Vote!

The voting is now OPEN! The election ends on Tuesday, November 5th at 5pm. The winning campaign is the one that raises the most total dollars in donated votes. You are encouraged to vote as many times as you wish - no limit! The winning campaign will be announced shortly after voting closes. The funds raised will go to the Alaska Zoo’s General Fund, the operating fund that covers all of our nonprofit zoo expenses (facilities, animal care, staff, etc.). Thank you for your support!

Voting Rules:

  • In this election, voting more than once is encouraged! Donate your vote as often as you wish between October 1st and November 5th.

  • You are allowed to vote for more than one campaign.

  • Minimum amount of donated voting online is $5.00. If you donate a vote of $10.00 or more, you have the option to receive a 4x4 sticker from the campaign you voted for. Sticker designs will be added to this page soon. And yes, we will mail stickers!

  • Sorry, but no refunds on donated votes!

  • Voting will take place online and at the zoo entrance. The candidates will also have signs at their habitats with QR codes if you visit the zoo and feel inspired to vote while watching the candidates. Just scan and donate!

Coming soon on this page: Candidate profiles, platforms, slogans, stories, photos and videos to help you get to know the candidates.

Voting is OPEN until November 5th, 2024 at 5pm AK time.