Adopt an Animal
Become a Zoo parent – adopt an animal from Perth Zoo today!
Adopting an animal is a fun and rewarding way to support Perth Zoo’s vital breeding and conservation programs annually!
Your animal will still live at the Zoo, but you'll go home knowing you're supporting the Zoo and its purpose – to secure long term populations of species in natural environments while engaging the community in global conservation.
Adoption fees help Perth Zoo take good care of the animals, protect endangered species, and pursue on-going conservation efforts.
Your 12-month adoption package includes:
- Personalised adoption certificate with a photo of your animal
- Subscription to News Paws, Perth Zoo’s quarterly magazine
Price
Individual/Family $50 (unframed), $85 (framed)
Impress your clients
When your business or company adopts an animal, you are supporting one of Perth's most treasured and most visited attractions. Your adoption certificate displayed in public view will demonstrate your commitment to conservation and the local community icon that is Perth Zoo!
School class/Club/Community group $110 framed
Business/School $150 framed
Postage and handling charges apply. Payment can be made by cash, credit card, or cheque.
Click here to download an Adopt-An-Animal brochure and application form.
Some of Perth Zoo species that will benefit from your adoption.
Sumatran Tigers: Of the eight subspecies of tiger that once stalked the earth, only five are left. The Javan, Bali and Caspian Tigers all became extinct in the twentieth century. In total, there are only about 6,600 Sumatran Tigers left in the wild. Perth Zoo is involved in a regional breeding program for Sumatran Tigers and achieved breeding success with the birth of three cubs in August 2008. Adopt me today.
Asian Elephants: There could be as few as 23,000 Asian Elephants left in the world. The species is endangered meaning they are facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild. The main two threats to their survival are habitat destruction from farming and logging and poaching for the ivory trade. Adopt me today.
Sun Bear: Very little is actually known about Sun Bears in the wild because they are difficult to track and observe. They are however considered vulnerable, which means they are likely to become endangered unless protective measures are taken. Habitat destruction and poaching are major threats to the Sun Bear with Bear paw soup a delicacy in some Asian cultures. Perth Zoo’s Project Sun Bear campaign raised over $330,000 to help build a new home at Perth Zoo for two rescued Sun Bears from Cambodia and in March 2008 Maly, became the first Sun Bear born in Australia. Adopt me today.
Slender-tailed Meerkat: Did you know? Meerkats make at least 10 different vocalisations. These include a threatening growl and an alarm bark. As they search for food they utter a 'vurruk-vurruk'. In Africa, meerkats are often kept as pets and used to keep the mice population down, especially on farms. Adopt me today.
Radiated Tortoises: are endangered meaning they are facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild. Radiated Tortoises are affected by loss of habitat and are used as a food source for ceremonial events. Their shells are also used as ornaments. Adopt me today.
Lions: are threatened by overpopulation by humans, poaching, habitat loss and disease. They are considered vulnerable which means they are likely to become endangered unless protective measures are taken. Adopt me today.
Cotton-top Tamarin: are at most risk from the loss of their natural rainforest habitat in South America. Threats to this species include logging for the timber industry, land clearing for agriculture and the illegal pet trade. They are considered endangered meaning they are facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild. Adopt me today.
Sumatran Orangutan: There are believed to be fewer than 6,300 Sumatran Orangutans left in the wild. Around 80% of the orangutans’ habitat has been lost to logging and permanent agriculture conversion, in particular, oil palm plantations. Orangutans are also shot for stealing from the plantations or sold in the illegal pet trade. Adopt me today.
Southern Hairy-nosed Wombat: Did you know? Wombats have a very keen sense of hearing and smell, which warns them of danger. To escape, they can run as fast as 40 kph. Research gained from working with Southern Hairy-nosed Wombats will help its critically endangered cousin, the Northern Hairy-nosed Wombat. Adopt me today.
Tasmanian Devils: are threatened by a strange virus called Tasmanian Devil Facial Tumour Disease which causes facial tumours and death. This virus is sweeping through the adult population of Tasmanian Devils and is seriously threatening the species' survival. Adopt me today.
Little Penguins: are the smallest of all penguins and the only species to live permanently in Australian waters. Adopt me today.
Napalese Red Panda: There are fewer than 2,500 adult Red Pandas left in the wild. Habitat destruction and poaching for their fur are threats to the survival of the Red Panda. Adopt me today.
Southern White Rhinoceros: Did you know? White Rhinoceros aren’t white at all. The name comes from the Afrikaan word ‘weit’ which means wide and refers to the lip. Adopt me today.
Rothschild’s Giraffe: Traditional hunting, poaching for the tourist trade and habitat loss have contributed to the declining numbers and, in some cases, the complete extinction of giraffe from some areas of their former range. Adopt me today.
For more information or to 'adopt an animal', contact the Memberships Counter by email zoofriends@perthzoo.wa.gov.au or phone (08) 9474 0350.
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