How to Adopt a Zoo Animal
Zoo adoption programs allow sponsors to pay for animals' care and feeding.
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Instructions
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Contact your local zoo to see if it sponsors an adoption or foster feeder program.
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Ask about adoption fees. They range from $20 to $5,000, depending on the animal you choose.
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Ask about adoption privileges - from certificates and T-shirts to visits with your adopted animal.
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Choose the zoo animal you wish to adopt. The price of adoption often goes up with the size of the animal.
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Fill out an application to adopt an animal. Mail it or bring it to the zoo with your check.
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Go visit your zoo animal and have fun.
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Tips & Warnings
Most animal adoptions are in effect for one year. Renew your adoption and pay the fee annually.
Zoo adoptions do not involve taking an animal home, so make sure your kids don't get the wrong idea about adopting an elephant.
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Comments
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JL1543
Jun 18, 2009
Wonderful article on adopting a zoo animal. This will definitely go into my favorites. 5* -
adoptapet
Mar 11, 2009
your kids must be morons. Why adopt animals when you can't bring them home? what a waste of time money AND gas. gees lady -_-''''
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adoptapet
Mar 11, 2009
your kids must be morons. Why adopt animals when you can't bring them home? what a waste of time money AND gas. gees lady -_-''''
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Cheryl Heppard
Jul 30, 2008
My kids just adopted zoo animals this weekend and they are so excited
