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.

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Adoption Animal of the Month

Red Fox

We have special red fox plush, just in time for you to give a “foxy” Valentine gift to your sweetheart ❤️ Remember, each Adoption of the Month includes a special behind-the-scenes video of your adopted animal. This video will be emailed to you if you adopt a red fox at the $100 level or higher in February 2025! Note: Red fox adoptions in February must be completed in the Zoo Gift Shop due to limited supply of fox plush.

Click on the adoption level below to get started:

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