A line-up of animal faces including a gorilla, bear, flamingo, red panda, lemur, tiger, and penguin, all set against an orange background.

ZOOPARENT

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Gorilla Adoption Special | $75

Available through October 31, 2026

Welcome baby gorillas Kadre and Oku to our troop with a western lowland gorilla ZooParent adoption! Your adoption helps animals at the zoo and around the world—and if you upgrade to the $110 level, you will receive two tickets to visit the zoo and the gorillas in the Tropical Rainforest.

A mother gorilla sits on the ground, gently holding her baby close to her chest while both look toward the camera. Greenery and rocks are visible in the background.

(Actual plush may vary.)

Your adoption package includes:

  • One Gorilla plush
  • Adoption certificate
  • Animal fact sheet
  • Color photo
  • ZooParent window decal
  • Online recognition for one year

Or upgrade your adoption to the $110 level and receive two one-time-use zoo tickets and your name on the ZooParent recognition sign on grounds for a full year, starting Spring 2027. *

*Recognition sign updated in Spring with the previous calendar year’s donors.

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 zoo.org/givingfaq for more information.