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 supports animal care, education programs and wildlife conservation for endangered and threatened species.
FAREWELL STUBBY ADOPTION PACKAGE – $75*
This fall, Stubby the rhino will be moving on to an exciting next chapter in his life in Florida! He is joining a large herd of southern white rhinos at a private wildlife conservancy where he will have new and appropriate companionship for a male rhino his age, as well as the opportunity to breed. After Stubby leaves, two young males will arrive – not to take his place, but to make their own mark on the African Watering Hole.
We will certainly miss Stubby! Say farewell with a limited edition Adoption, each package includes:
- Plush keepsake rhino
- Two (2) one-time-use general admission Zoo tickets
- Personalized Official Adoption Certificate
- A rhino fun fact sheet
- A frameable photograph of Stubby the rhino
*Includes shipping & handling
Purchase Farewell Stubby Adoption
BABY CHIMP ADOPTION PACKAGE – $75*
Each Baby Chimp Adoption Package includes:
- Plush keepsake chimpanzee
- Two (2) one-time-use general admission Zoo tickets
- Personalized Official Adoption Certificate
- A chimpanzee fun fact sheet
- A frameable photograph of baby chimp Lola or Violet
*Includes shipping & handling
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) one-time-use general admission Zoo tickets
- 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) one-time-use general admission Zoo tickets
- Personalized Official Adoption Certificate
- An Elephant Fun Fact Sheet
- A frameable photograph of one of the Zoo’s elephants
*Includes shipping & handling
GIRAFFE “KISS” ADOPTION PACKAGE – $100
Each Giraffe “Kiss” Adoption Package includes:
- 5×7 Giraffe “Kiss” Replica Print
- Plush keepsake giraffe
- Two (2) one-time-use general admission Zoo tickets
- Personalized Official Adoption Certificate
- A Giraffe Fun Fact Sheet
- A frameable photograph of one of the Zoo’s giraffes
*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
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!
RISE & CONQUER ADOPTION PACKAGES – Minimum Donation $35*
Each Rise & Conquer Adoption Package includes:
- 7×5 Rise & Conquer Replica Footprint
- An Official Ravens Adoption Certificate
- A Zoo Raven Plush Finger Puppet
- A Candid Photo of Rise/Conquer
*Includes shipping & handling
PLUS, as a Rise & Conquer Parent, you will have the pride of being both a true Ravens fan and an avid animal supporter. Animal Adoptions also MAKE A GREAT GIFT! Thank you for supporting the ravens at the Maryland Zoo!
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.