Animal Adoptions
Choose one of the zoo species options to adopt at any of the levels. Animal adoptions are a symbolic way to defray the costs of animal care for our nonprofit 501(c)3 zoo. Adoptions make perfect holiday gifts too! We appreciate your support of our mission to help wildlife in need while providing community education programs.
Featured in September
Adoption Animal of the Month
Brown Bears
Our September Adoption of the Month features Alaska Zoo Brown Bears, Izzy and Oreo!
When you choose black bear as your adopted animal in September, you are supporting brown bear Izzy and Grizzly Oreo. This is a great way to support the Alaska Zoo and all of the animals we care for. And remember that adoptions make great birthday or special occasion gifts for the animal lovers in your life! Photos of Izzy and Oreo by Rental Events Manager Haley.
Izzy
Oreo
Select an adoption level to get started:
Adoption Levels
All adoptions receive recognition on our parent page for 1 year and invitations to our summer adoption event.
Adopt the species of your choice at one of these levels:
$50 - E-Keeper (digital by email): Adoption certificate, animal photo, fact sheet.
$100 - Keeper: Digital above + plush (choose snow leopard, polar bear, seal, otter, tiger).
$250 - Senior Keeper: Keeper above including plush animal + behind-scenes animal video for Adoption Animal of the Month, decal sticker, 2 Zoo Lights tickets.
$500 - Curator: Senior Keeper + plush + 4 Zoo Lights tickets, private tour for 2.
$1,000 - Director: Curator + plush + 6 Zoo Lights tickets, private tour for 6.
Allow two business weeks for adoption processing.
About Eco Pals Plush from the Alaska Zoo Gift Shop:
ECO-FRIENDLY FUN: Wildlife Artists Eco Pals plush toy is an eco-friendly stuffed animal made completely of recycled materials.
TEACHES WILDLIFE CONSERVATION: Each plush includes an educational hang tag that teaches children about their animal, wildlife conservation, the environment and how to reduce plastic waste.
CERTIFIED BABY SAFE: This stuffed toy is tested and is a certified baby safe stuffed animal making it a great baby shower gift