Adopt an animal

Adopt an animal

Become a Zoo Parent

A Zoo Parent animal adoption is the gift that saves a species. Your adoption will support Taronga’s vital conservation work, focusing on endangered species here in Australia and around the world. With 8 animals and 6 levels to choose from, there is an option to suit everyone! Platypus, Koala, Bilby, Tasmanian Devil, Meerkat, Red Panda, Sumatran Tiger and Asian Elephant—which will you choose?

Adoption Levels

E-doption

Digital adoption pack includes: 

A digital adoption is an eco-friendly alternative to our physical adoption packages and includes: 

  • A PDF Personalised Adoption Certificate
  • Your adopted animal’s fact sheet 

With a e-doption, you can become the proud parent of an adopted animal, show your love for wildlife, and support the ongoing conservation efforts at Taronga Zoo.

Please allow 1-5 days to receive your e-doption certificate.

E-doption

Includes

  • Adoption Pack in the post
  • Personalised Adoption Certificate featuring a photo of your adopted animal
  • A beautiful, framed photo of your adopted animal
  • A fun animal fact sheet of your adopted animal
  • A sticker of your adopted animal

Forest icon ZP

Includes: 

Everything included in Savannah level PLUS a plush animal

Horizon

Includes: 

Everything included in Forest level PLUS a pair of animal themed socks

River

Includes:

Everything included in Horizon level PLUS invites to special Taronga Events

Jungle

Includes: 

Everything included in River level PLUS a special animal encounter at Taronga Zoo Sydney!

All adoptions are tax deductable

Adopt a Bilby

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Adopt a Bilby

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Adopt a Platypus

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Adopt a Platypus

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Adopt a Sumatran Tiger

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Adopt a Sumatran Tiger

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Adopt a Koala

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Adopt a Koala

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Adopt a Meerkat

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Adopt a Meerkat

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Adopt a Red Panda

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Adopt a Red Panda

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Adopt an Asian Elephant

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Adopt an Asian Elephant

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Adopt a Tasmanian Devil

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Adopt a Tasmanian Devil

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Adoption Delivery details

We work with Australia post and endeavour to have adoption packs in the post within 5-7 business days. 

FAQS

View the Zoo Parent FAQ's here.