Seattle: Seattle-based HomeStreet Bank, Woodland Park Zoo, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium and Oregon Zoo have joined together for a third year of “Wild About Zoos,” a three-month promotion supporting zoo programs and operations. From May 1 through July 31, HomeStreet Bank will donate $10 to the zoos for every bank account, mortgage, loan and insurance policy opened at branches in Washington and Oregon.

Last year, Wild About Zoos raised $77,770 for Northwest zoos over the three-month period. To date, HomeStreet has contributed over $130,000 to the zoos through this program.

HomeStreet has added a new feature this year, “Ten for You, Ten for the Zoo,” a special savings account offer for children 18 and under. When a child’s savings account is opened for $50 or more, HomeStreet adds $10 to the child’s account and donates $10 to the regional zoo.

“ Parks and open spaces play a vital role in making our communities livable now and for future generations,” said Kathryn Williams, senior vice president and community relations director for HomeStreet Bank. “We’re excited to build on the success of last year’s program and partner again with three community organizations that are not only regional treasures but also do such wonderful work in education and conservation.”

HomeStreet Bank is one of the largest privately-owned banks in the Northwest. For more than 80 years, HomeStreet has actively partnered with local organizations through employee volunteer service, charitable contributions, products and services and sponsorships. Each year, HomeStreet donates at least two percent of pre-tax profits to organizations in the community.

For more information about “Wild About Zoos” or HomeStreet Bank branch locations, call (800) 719-8080 or visit online at www.homestreet.com.

Accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association, top award-winning Woodland Park Zoo is famed for pioneering naturalistic exhibits and setting a standard for zoos all over the world. With conservation, education and excellent animal care at the core of the zoo’s mission, the zoo is helping to save endangered species in Washington state and around the world including tree kangaroos, snow leopards, red-crowned cranes, African wild dogs, western pond turtles and Oregon silverspot butterflies. By inspiring visitors and others to care and act, Woodland Park Zoo is making a difference in our planet’s future.