Your symbolic adoption supports animals at Oakland Zoo and beyond through our wildlife rescue and conservation efforts. The perfect gift to inspire a loved one to connect with the wild outdoors!
Choose one of our five gift categories below and donate online, or download our form and donate by mail.
**Most Adopt an Animal packets ship within 2-3 weeks dependent on volume**
Personalized certificate, photo, and animal fact sheet
All Benefits of Advocate
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An animal plush of your adopted animal— if a plush of your specific animal is not available, you will receive an African Elephant plush, our signature animal
All Benefits of Hero
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A one-time family admission pass to the Zoo
All Benefits of Steward
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A children's book about animals
All Benefits of Explorer
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Recognition in our annual Impact Report, and an invitation to our annual donor appreciation event