Sure, Downtown has its Tiffany’s and Cartier. But, do they sell Woodland Park Zoo memberships or Zoo Parent adoptions? The ZooStore does, plus an impressive selection of animal and nature gifts. Books for kids and adults. Puzzles, games and masks. T-shirts and sweatshirts. Art sets, rubber stamps and models, plush animals from anteaters to zebras, and more. Your loved ones will be delighted, and the zoo’s animals will profit from the proceeds.

Zoo Membership:

Visit naturalistic habitats from around the world all year-round. Benefits include unlimited visits to the zoo, a free subscription to Zoo News, free admission to more than 140 other zoos, discounts on zoo classes and lectures, and an invitation to an annual members-only event. Membership fees increase in January, so buy now.

Membership categories: Wolf One ($35) * benefits for one adult; Wolf Pack ($50) * benefits for two adults and their children or grandchildren under 18, PLUS two guest passes; Lion Pride ($75) * show your pride for the zoo. Include a $25 tax-deductible donation with your membership dues to help Woodland Park be the best zoo in the world and receive a premier gold card.

If you or your family also enjoy The Seattle Aquarium, then add member benefits: Individual AquaZoo ($60) * benefits for one adult; Family AquaZoo ($85) * benefits for two adults and their children under 18.

To order your gift membership, call (206) 615-1030 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekdays; or you can purchase memberships at zoo admission gates or the ZooStore during regular zoo hours.

Zoo Parent Adoptions:

A wild and wonderful variety of animals are available for adoption at the zoo, including threatened and endangered species. For a whole year, you’ll enjoy a special relationship with your animal, knowing your gift is providing for many special needs. From a 5-ton African elephant to a fuzzy tarantula, just pick your favorite animal and choose a contribution level. To order an animal adoption, call (206) 548-1535 or visit the ZooStore during regular zoo hours.

New ZooStore items include:

Slow loris and pygmy loris T-shirt. Made from 100% cotton, the T-shirt addresses the conservation efforts for these nocturnal primates. The pygmy loris is in the Species Survival Plan (SSP) and T-shirt proceeds benefit the zoo and the pygmy loris conservation fund.

Janell Cannon’s "Verdi," a warm and entertaining tale about a green tree python. Janell Cannon is the author of the children’s bestseller "Stellaluna."

Signed Art Wolfe books. Internationally-renowned wildlife photographer Art Wolfe has signed copies of his most recently published books.

Gardenware for garden enthusiasts or novices. From beautiful and functional outdoor stepping stones, permanent yard ornaments, to our biodegradable "Zoo Doo critter" animal sculptures, there is a wide variety of choices. Learn how to attract butterflies to your yard or garden with a butterfly gift set.

ZooStore hours: 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily; 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. every Wednesday during the month of December. Located in the South Gate Plaza at N. 50^th St. & Fremont Ave. N. For ZooStore information, call (206) 548-1535.

The zoo opens at 9:30 a.m. daily, including holidays. Closes at 4:00 p.m. from October 15 through March 14. Closes at 6:00 p.m. from March 15 through October 14. For general information, call (206) 684-4800 or 684-4026 (TDD)

Zoo admission: Adult (18-64) $8.50; Senior (65+) $7.75; Youth (6-17) and Disabled $6.00; Preschool (3-5) $3.75; Toddler (0-2) Free. King County residents: Adult (18-64) $7.50; Senior (65+) $6.75; Youth (6-17) and Disabled $5.25; Preschool (3-5) $3.25; Toddler (0-2) Free. Parking $3.50.