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Adopt an Animal
Adopt an animal today and make a valuable contribution to help us conserve threatened and endangered native and exotic species.
For
yourself, or as a gift, your adoption can inspire others to support
wildlife conservation and care for the environment.
Animals, and the habitats they live in, play a vital role in keeping the environment in balance, so their preservation is crucial.
- Animals available
for adoption
- Adopt an Animal
adoption categories and benefits
For more information, or to adopt an animal, you can contact us here or by phone (09) 360 3805.
Download an Adopt an Animal form (pdf)
Please note: Adopt an animal packs can also be sent internationally if required.
Adopt an Animal categories and benefits
| Adoption level and benefits | $50 | $100 | $250 | $500 |
| CD containing photographs of your adopted species, detailed species profile, screensaver and additional information |  |
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| Adopt an Animal tote bag | |
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| Personalised adoption certificate | |
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| Handmade animal finger puppets | 2 | 3 | 4 | 10 |
| Copy of Zoo Alive (the official Auckland Zoo magazine) | |
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Adopt an Animal mousepad |
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| Adopt an Animal fridge magnet | X | |
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| Complimentary single-use passes | X | X | 2 | 4 |
| Discount on Zoom (behind-the-scenes) tours | X | X | |
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| 10% discount at WildZone Gift Shop | X | X | |
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| Recognition on the Auckland Zoo website | X | X | |
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| Discount on Friends of the Zoo membership | X | X | |
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| Copy of 'The Zoo' TV series on DVD | X | X | |
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| An exclusive behind-the-scenes experience for four people to visit your chosen species* | X | X | X | |
*The exact type of experience is dependent on the species you have adopted. For certain species, if may not be possible to go behind the scenes due to health and safety regulations or animal husbandry considerations. Age and height restrictions may also apply.