Animal Adoptions
Choose one of the zoo species options to adopt at any of the levels. Animal adoptions are a symbolic way to defray the costs of animal care for our nonprofit 501(c)3 zoo. Adoptions make perfect holiday gifts too! We appreciate your support of our mission to help wildlife in need while providing community education programs.
Featured in April
Adoption Animal of the Month
Tibetan Yak
April is yak month for adoptions! Mom Iris recently gave birth to a healthy baby girl at the Alaska Zoo on March 20th, 2025. The zoo yak herd consists of Lisa Marie, Valentino, Iris, Rose, Bean and the new female calf. Adopt the Tibetan yaks in April 2025 and receive a special video emailed to you. Choose an adoption level below and select “Tibetan Yak” in April!
Photo by Zookeeper Sarah
Select an adoption level to get started:
Adoption Levels
All adoptions receive recognition on our parent page for 1 year and invitations to our summer adoption event.
Adopt the species of your choice at one of these levels:
$50 - E-Keeper (digital by email): Adoption certificate, animal photo, fact sheet.
$100 - Keeper: Digital above + plush (choose snow leopard, polar bear, seal, otter, tiger).
$250 - Senior Keeper: Keeper above including plush animal + behind-scenes animal video for Adoption Animal of the Month, decal sticker, 2 Zoo Lights tickets.
$500 - Curator: Senior Keeper + plush + 4 Zoo Lights tickets, private tour for 2.
$1,000 - Director: Curator + plush + 6 Zoo Lights tickets, private tour for 6.
Allow two business weeks for adoption processing.
About Eco Pals Plush from the Alaska Zoo Gift Shop:
ECO-FRIENDLY FUN: Wildlife Artists Eco Pals plush toy is an eco-friendly stuffed animal made completely of recycled materials.
TEACHES WILDLIFE CONSERVATION: Each plush includes an educational hang tag that teaches children about their animal, wildlife conservation, the environment and how to reduce plastic waste.
CERTIFIED BABY SAFE: This stuffed toy is tested and is a certified baby safe stuffed animal making it a great baby shower gift