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Forge a bond with your favourite animal – and help save wildlife!
Animal adoption is a fun and rewarding way to support Perth Zoo’s vital breeding and conservation programs, while creating a connection with your favourite species! Your symbolic adoption will:
Asian Small-clawed Otter
Northern White-cheeked Gibbon
Sun Bear
Sumatran Orangutan
Giraffe
African Lion
Slender-tailed Meerkat
Ring-tailed Lemur
Koala
Numbat
Black Cockatoos
Estuarine Crocodile
+ Wildlife Watcher – $50
Your 12-month virtual Wildlife Watcher adoption package includes:
+ Wildlife Friend – $75
Your 12-month physical Wildlife Friend adoption package includes:
+ Wildlife Ally – $150
Your 12-month physical Wildlife Ally adoption package includes:
+ Junior Wildlife Explorer – $150
Your 12-month physical Junior Wildlife Explorer adoption package is especially for our younger wildlife fans, and includes:
+ Wildlife Guardian – $250
Your 12-month physical Wildlife Guardian adoption package includes:
+ Wildlife Protector – $500
Your 12-month physical Wildlife Protector adoption package includes:
+ Wildlife Champion – $1000
Your 12-month physical Wildlife Champion adoption package includes:
+ How does a symbolic animal adoption work?
A symbolic animal adoption is a way for you to support your favourite animal.
By adopting an animal symbolically, you will help your chosen animal and other threatened wildlife species receive care and protection at Perth Zoo and in the wild.
+ How long does my adoption last?
All Perth Zoo adoptions last for 12 months.
+ How can I renew my adoption when it expires?
Before your current adoption expires, we’ll let you know how you can continue your adoption of the same animal, or a different one.
+ Can I adopt a different animal?
At the moment we only have 12 animals available for adoption. However, if you’re interested in another animal please email savingwildlife@perthzoo.wa.gov.au and let them know so we can keep an eye on what is popular.
In the meantime, consider adopting another animal from the same region to learn more about other amazing wildlife in the same region as your favourite animal.
+ Can I adopt an animal as a gift?
We would love to help you gift an animal adoption to someone lucky.
If you complete your adoption online, you will receive a link to an online form where you can provide your gift recipient details.
Alternatively, you can email savingwildlife@perthzoo.wa.gov.au or phone 08 9474 0444 to let us know who you would like the adoption certificate made out to.
+ How can I update my contact details or other personal information?
Please email savingwildlife@perthzoo.wa.gov.au or phone 08 9474 0444 to let us know any details you would like to change.
+ How long will it take for my adoption pack to arrive?
We aim to send your pack within 7 working days, but quicker when possible. Australia Post will generally take 3-6 days for delivery.
+ Is my adoption tax-deductible?
As you are receiving a material benefit as part of your adoption package, your adoption is not tax-deductible.
If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation, please visit Donate for Wildlife.
+ Can my adoption be sent internationally?
Unfortunately, physical adoption packs can only be sent within Australia.
Our virtual Wildlife Watcher adoption is perfect for overseas residents to learn more about the species at Perth Zoo.
+ Are there options for Corporate Adoptions?
Yes, Perth Zoo has Corporate Adoption packages.
+ Postage and handling charges.
Postage and handling charges apply. Adoption packs are sent with Australia Post generally within 5-7 business days.
+ I have another question.
Please email savingwildlife@perthzoo.wa.gov.au to ask any questions not covered above.
We will respond as soon as we can during our opening hours, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.