ZOOPARENT

Adopt an animal and show your support for wildlife

START YOUR ADOPTION

Help fund the care of all the amazing animals at Woodland Park Zoo and make a difference for wildlife by becoming a ZooParent. Your gift helps support conservation programs in the Pacific Northwest and around the world. Plus, you’ll receive a personalized adoption certificate, color photo of your animal, fun facts and more! Adopt an animal for yourself or give as a gift to the animal lover in your life.

Seasonal Special

Two black and white penguins stand close together in front of large gray rocks; one penguin has a pink band on its wing.

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Fishing for a good gift idea? Help animals around the world and at the zoo with a ZooParent adoption, celebrating our flock of Humboldt Penguins!

Seasonal special adoption

Adopt an Animal

A young child with curly hair, wearing a pink sleeveless top, smiles while hugging a large, fluffy brown stuffed orangutan against a plain light background.

Help fund the care of all the amazing animals at Woodland Park Zoo and make a difference for wildlife by becoming a ZooParent.

Start your adoption

Digital Adoptions

A jaguar with yellow and black spots stands alert on a large rock surrounded by green foliage, moss, and tree trunks in a natural outdoor setting.

Show your love and support for animals with a digital adoption.

Start your digital adoption

ADOPTION LEVELS

An adoption certificate and an informational flyer from Woodland Park Zoo featuring images and facts about jaguars, including photos of jaguars, a world map showing their range, and illustrated orange animals.

Digital Adoption Level – $40

Digital benefits for ZooParent include:

A PDF with adoption certificate, color photo of animal and species fact sheet
Desktop and mobile wallpaper of your adopted animal
Online recognition for one year*

Lead Keeper

$110

All basic benefits plus:

Adorable plush animal
Two one-time use admission passes
Your name on the ZooParent recognition sign at Woodland Park Zoo**

Senior Keeper

$250

All basic benefits plus:

Adorable plush animal
Two one-time use admission passes
Your name on the ZooParent recognition sign at Woodland Park Zoo**
$10 gift card for use on zoo grounds, at zoo gift shops and at the food pavilion

Associate Curator

$500

All basic benefits plus:

Adorable plush animal
Four one-time use admission passes
Your name on the ZooParent recognition sign at Woodland Park Zoo**
$20 gift card for use on zoo grounds, at zoo gift shops and at the food pavilion

MORE INFORMATION

Shipping Details

Please note that ZooParent kits can only be mailed within the U.S. and Canada

All ZooParent packages are shipped within a week of order date. Depending on availability, actual plush may vary. Adoptions of $100 or more are not fully tax-deductible—visit our support FAQ for more information.

ZooParent Recognition

Thank you to hundreds of generous animal lovers who adopt Woodland Park Zoo animals every year.

Find your name on our ZooParent online recognition list!

Questions?

We’re here to help! Email zooparent@zoo.org or call (206) 548-2425 to learn how you can adopt an animal today.