Animal Adoption
Would you like to be a monkey’s uncle or an anteater’s aunt? Join our growing Zoo family by symbolically adopting an animal!
Expand Your Family Tree
Adopt an animal for yourself, your family or friends, your classroom or scout troop, your co-worker, or even your business. Animal adoptions make “wild” gifts! They’re unique, they’re fun, and they make a real contribution toward the enrichment and preservation of endangered species.
What are the animal adoption funds used for?
Funds are used for exhibit renovations, special enrichment items, and most importantly, to support conservation programs here at the Zoo and in the wild.
How will I receive my adoption kit?
Animal adoptions can either be shipped to you or picked up from the Zoo! Select your preferred method at check-out. Shipping is free.
Adoption boxes will be shipped out on Thursdays. Pick-up for boxes will be at the Zoo's Casino Building, Tuesday-Thursday from 10:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Current Adoptable Animals & Packages
Packages Starting at $75 (Plush Included!)
- Large Animal Plush
- Animal Bookmark with Habitat Information
- Animal Card with Facts
- Adoption Certificate
- 4-Pack of Soy Crayons
$50 Adoption Package (No Plush)
- Animal Bookmark with Habitat Information
- Animal Fact Card
- A "Proud to be Saving Species" Sticker
- Adoption Certificate
Contact Us
To learn more or have your questions about Animal Adoption answered, please contact Joseph Scalzo, Development Manager at jscalzobeardsleyzoo.org or 203-394-6573.