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ZOOPARENT

Adopt an animal and show your support for wildlife

START YOUR ADOPTION

Lion Adoption Special | $75

Available through April 30, 2026

Show your love for lions this spring with our ZooParent lion adoption special.  Your adoption also helps animals at the zoo and around the world.

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(Actual plush may vary.)

Your adoption package includes:

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

Or upgrade your gift to $110 and receive 2 one-time admission passes to come see the cubs this summer, and your name on the ZooParent recognition sign on zoo grounds in spring 2026! *

*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.