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.
Scroll down to read about our Adoption Animal of the Month and level benefits before you adopt including plush animals for $100 or higher!
Featured: January Adoption Animal of the Month
Little Rock the Muskox
Did you know that Little Rock the muskox was recently the winner of the Alaska Zoo’s 2024 Animal Presidential Election? What better way to celebrate his inauguration as Alaska Zoo President than to have him featured as the January Adoption Animal of the Month! While we do not currently have muskox plush animals in stock, Little Rock hopes you will adopt him and enjoy a polar bear, snow leopard, tiger, or seal plush instead.
Remember, each Adoption of the month includes a special behind-the-scenes video of your adopted animal. With the completion of the new muskox expansion yard, Little Rock has been active and easy to film in his playful moments. This video will be emailed to you if you adopt him at the $100 level or higher in January 2025!
Adoption Levels
All receive recognition on our website for one year from purchase and invitations to our annual 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 above including plush animal + 4 Zoo Lights tickets, private tour for two.
$1,000 - Director: Curator items above including plush animal + 6 Zoo Lights tickets, private tour for six.
Allow two business weeks from purchase 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