How to Adopt a Zoo Animal

Zoo adoption programs allow sponsors to pay for animals' care and feeding.

Things You'll Need

  • Yellow Pages
  • Telephones
  • Videos On Zoo Animals
  • zoo tickets
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Instructions

    • 1

      Contact your local zoo to see if it sponsors an adoption or foster feeder program.

    • 2

      Ask about adoption fees. They range from $20 to $5,000, depending on the animal you choose.

    • 3

      Ask about adoption privileges - from certificates and T-shirts to visits with your adopted animal.

    • 4

      Choose the zoo animal you wish to adopt. The price of adoption often goes up with the size of the animal.

    • 5

      Fill out an application to adopt an animal. Mail it or bring it to the zoo with your check.

    • 6

      Go visit your zoo animal and have fun.