Zink the Zebra Foundation

Zink the Zebra Foundation, a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization, is dedicated to creating and implementing diversity educational programs for children to help teach them about understanding, respect, compassion, and acceptance of others. At the same time, our programs help children build self-esteem, provide diversity awareness and promote self-acceptance. By encouraging positive character development, Zink the Zebra Foundation hopes to influence a better life for our children's future and for those with actual or perceived differences.

The Foundation takes its name from a compassionate story written by 11-year -old Kelly Weil before she died of cancer in 1993. Kelly's story, Zink the Zebra - A Special Tale, is about a zebra named Zink who has spots instead of stripes. Zink questions why she is treated differently just because she looks different on the outside. She knows that on the inside, she has the same hopes, dreams and feelings of any other zebra. Through Zink, Kelly conveys the powerful message that all people, regardless of interests, education, cultural background, economic status, level of ability, and/or physical differences, are more alike than they are different.

Our goal at Zink the Zebra Foundation is to help children learn that what they say and the actions they take have a positive or negative effect on others. Zink's lovable character provides a powerful role model to help children, early in their lives, understand the importance of being compassionate, respectful and accepting of other people. To that end, each of our programs works to reduce misconceptions and fears surrounding differences, and demonstrates the value of being thoughtful and kind.

Please browse our website to learn more about our programs and the history of the Foundation. Be sure to check out our Fun Zone and Zink Store for fun games and cool merchandise! For a complete packet of information about the Foundation, its activities and partnerships, please e-mail, call or write us.  We welcome the participation of all who choose to share in this worthwhile mission.

Zink the Zebra Foundation, Inc.
12080 Corporate Parkway, Suite 140, Mequon, WI 53092
Phone: 262-478-2050  Fax: 262-478-2058