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Adopt an Animal from the Jacksonville Zoo

When you adopt an animal from the Jacksonville Zoo, you become an Honorary Zookeeper whose donation provides much-needed funding to support the care, housing, and feeding of our animals. In return for your generous support, you’ll receive a personalized Honorary Zookeeper certificate, a color photo, facts about your animal, a plush animal, and more. Adoption packages make great gifts for birthdays, holidays, or any special occasion!

The following species are available to adopt:

  • Asian Small Clawed Otter
  • Elephants
  • Giraffes
  • Malayan Tigers
  • Manatees
  • Magellanic Penguins
  • Sumatran Tigers
ADOPT AN ANIMAL TODAY  →

 

How to Adopt an Animal from the Jacksonville Zoo

There are three ways to adopt an animal from the Jacksonville Zoo and Garden! 

  • Adopt online today
  • Download an Order Form and mail or fax it in

 

Jacksonville Zoo Animal Adoption Pricing

We will attempt to match the animal you adopt with the plush animal you receive. However, this is not always possible. If your animal isn’t available, we will substitute as needed.

Animal Adoption Level $45 $75 $110 $220
Personalized Certificate of Adoption ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Mini Plush Animal ✔ ✔ Large Plush Animal Large Plush Animal
Picture of Animal ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Facts about Animal ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
General Admission Zoo Tickets   2 Adult Tickets 2 Adult Tickets 2 Adult + 2 Child Tickets
Animal Art Created by a Jacksonville Zoo Animal       ✔

Note: A portion of your donation is tax-deductible. Shipping is standard via USPS mail. Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is not responsible for any delays in mail once shipped. Please allow 1-2 weeks for processing. No ownership rights are conferred with a donation to the program.

Symbolically Adopt an Otter

Otters are playful and intelligent. Show off your love for these amazing creatures by becoming an Honorary Zookeeper, all while supporting our conservation efforts!

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