Why ADOPT an animal?
It’s a wild way to support the animals you care most about at the Maryland Zoo. 100% of proceeds from each adoption package support animal care, education programs and wildlife conservation for endangered and threatened species.
December 19th is the last day to order adoptions for guaranteed Christmas delivery!
Limited Edition Penguin Ornament Adopt (Only 25 available!) – $125
Each Penguin Ornament Adoption Package includes:
- An original penguin footprint ornament
- Plush keepsake penguin
- Two (2) one-time-use Zoo tickets valid for one year
- Personalized Official Animal Adoption Certificate
- A penguin fun fact sheet
*Includes shipping & handling
Purchase Penguin Ornament Adopt
LION PAW PRINT ADOPTION PACKAGE – $100
Each Lion Paw Print Adoption Package includes:
- 5×7 Lion Paw Print Replica Print
- Plush keepsake lion
- Two (2) general admission Zoo tickets valid for one year
- Personalized Official Adoption Certificate
- A Lion Fun Fact Sheet
- A frameable photograph of one of the Zoo’s lions
*Includes shipping & handling
ELEPHANT TRUNK “KISS” ADOPTION PACKAGE – $100
Each Elephant Trunk “Kiss” Adoption Package includes:
- 5×7 Elephant Trunk “Kiss” Replica Print
- Plush keepsake elephant
- Two (2) general admission Zoo tickets valid for one year
- Personalized Official Adoption Certificate
- An Elephant Fun Fact Sheet
- A frameable photograph of one of the Zoo’s elephants
*Includes shipping & handling
WILLOW THE GIRAFFE “KISS” ADOPTION PACKAGE – $100
Each Willow the Giraffe “Kiss” Adoption Package includes:
- 7×5 Willow “Kiss” Replica Print
- Plush keepsake giraffe
- Two (2) general admission Zoo tickets valid for one year
- Personalized Official Adoption Certificate
- A Giraffe Fun Fact Sheet
- A frameable photograph of Willow the giraffe
*Includes shipping & handling
Classic Adoptions
PLUSH & PASSES ADOPTION PACKAGES – $75*
Each Plush & Passes Adoption Package includes:
- Plush keepsake of the animal you choose
- Two (2) one-time-use Zoo tickets valid for one year
- Personalized Official Animal Adoption Certificate
- An Animal Fun Fact Sheet
- A frameable photograph of your animal
*Includes shipping & handling
Bring Holiday Cheer to Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital – $30
This holiday season, the Maryland Zoo is spreading holiday cheer! This special opportunity means you can support the Zoo, and give the gift of joy to a patient at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital.
Your one-time contribution goes towards the cost of care for an animal here at the Zoo. In turn, we’ll gift your adoption package to a child at The Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital. It’s twice the gift.
- Each animal adoption includes an adorable animal plush, photo of the animal and official adoption certificate.
Purchase Holiday Cheer Adoption
Adopt Rise & Conquer
Animal Adoption is a fun and unique way to join the Super Bowl Champion Baltimore Ravens and The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore in celebrating wildlife conservation efforts. Create a special bond with the Zoo by becoming a proud raven parent. Your contribution supports the Zoo’s animal care programs, and you will be able to see the results of your support in motion each and every time you visit the Zoo! Minimum Donation $35.
Benefits include: An Official Ravens Adoption Certificate, a customized Zoo Raven Plush (that when you squeeze it ‘caws’ and sounds like the birds) and a candid photo of Rise and Conquer PLUS, as a Rise and Conquer Parent, you will have the pride of being both a true Ravens fan, and avid animal supporter. Animal Adoptions also MAKE A GREAT GIFT! Thank you for supporting the ravens at The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore.
Is your adoption a gift?
Adoptions make great gifts for every animal lover. Simply select the ‘gift’ option at checkout and complete the online forms to let us know who will be receiving your animal adoption package.
Shipping your adoption
Shipping and handling are included in the cost of every adoption package. Adoptions can be shipped anywhere in the United States, however, currently we are unable to ship outside of the country. If you are interested purchasing from outside of the United States, please contact an adoption representative at 443.552.5281 for limited adoption options.
All donations raised through animal adoptions go directly toward the cost of caring for the animal you adopt. Currently, the Zoo is featuring the adoption packages shown above, but all Maryland Zoo animals are available for adoption. With the choice of any other Zoo resident, you will receive an official adoption certificate, picture of your animal and thank you letter from the Zoo. (Please note: we do not have plushes for any animals other than those currently listed above).
If you wish to adopt an animal from The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore that you do not see listed above, email membership@marylandzoo.org, and an adoption representative will be happy to assist you.