Adopt an Animal

Help the Animals and the Zoo by Becoming a ZooParent!

Animal adoptions make unique gifts for family, friends, or the young at heart. Adoptions are wonderful gift for birthdays, anniversaries, or any number of special occasions. Whether it's a Panamanian Golden Frog from the rainforest or an African Elephant, you can help the animals and the Zoo.

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Every animal at the Zoo has special needs. Become a ZooParent by choosing from one of three gift categories. Your animal adoption helps to support the Zoo's operating budget, which in turn provides funds for animal care, conservation programs, education, and research.

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Adopt-an-Animal Categories

All gifts to the Adopt-an-Animal program are tax-deductible. Click on the links in the below chart to choose Adopt-an-Animal categories and be directed to online payment. If you have any trouble ordering, please call (510) 632-9525, ext 154.

Click Here to download a printable Adopt-an-Animal form, if you would prefer to mail payment instead of paying online.

Please choose between the following gift levels to make an online donation now:

Basic $30 Personalized Certificate, Photo, Animal Fact Sheet
Basic Plus $50 Above benefits, An animal plush of your adopted animal. If a plush of your specific animal is not available, you will receive an African Elephant plush.
Steward $150 Above benefits, Family admissions pass, A complimentary one-year subscription to Roar!, A children's ZooBook.

 


 
 

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