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Adopt an Animal

Are you batty about bats or potty about penguins or do you know someone who is? Are you looking to give a gift with a difference? Then why not become a Drusillas adopter and help our animal care and conservation programmes?

Welcome a wild new member to the family!

Our animal adoption packages are ideal for an unusual gift or as a school or group mascot. Choose from our list of popular animals at the zoo including all the family favourites!

Any animal within the Park can be adopted. Clck below to see our most popular animals, but if the animal you wish to adopt is not listed just get in touch! 

Prices

2024 Prices

£55 Adoption

  • 1 x Complimentary Park entry ticket*
  • Certificate of adoption signed by Zoo Director
  • Keepsake photo of adopted animal
  • Option to add a plaque for £5

£85 Adoption

  • 2 x Complimentary Park entry tickets*
  • Certificate of adoption signed by Zoo Director
  • Keepsake photo of adopted animal
  • Personalised plaque near enclosure

£125 Adoption

  • 3 x Complimentary Park entry tickets*
  • Certificate of adoption signed by Zoo Director
  • Keepsake photo of adopted animal
  • Personalised plaque near enclosure

All adoption packages are valid for 12 months, with the option to renew with 15% discount.

*Complimentary entrance tickets not valid on special event character days.

Special Offers

  • 15% renewal discount (not applicable with any other offer)
  • 15% discount to all Annual Members for all new annual adoptions.

Supporting Sloth Conservation

£1 from every sloth adoption will be donated to the Sloth Conservation Foundation (SloCo), our Conservation Partner. Your money will help to save these incredible animals from extinction and protect the rainforests they live in. Click here to read about how we are supporting SloCo.

How to Adopt

To adopt an animal at the zoo, first you need to choose which animal to adopt! You can choose from our most popular adoption animals ...

Once you have chosen the animal you wish to adopt please complete the online adoption form and we'll be in touch to arrange your payment and package.

Alternatively, please come and visit us in the Visitor Services Office opposite the Park Entrance and we can arrange your animal adoption in person.

Corporate Adoptions

With almost 400,000 visitors a year a corporate adoption would give your company the unique opportunity to advertise your services or products on a plaque alongside other current adopters and will show your support of Drusillas and the valuable conservation work we undertake. We have two corporate adoption schemes which start from £100 and include a minimum of four complimentary entry tickets. 

FAQs

What benefits do you receive as an adopter at Drusillas?

If you adopt an animal at Drusillas you'll receive between 1-3 complimentary tickets to the Park to visit them- depending on the level of adoption you choose. You'll also get an adoption certificate signed by a Zoo Director and a picture of the animal species you have adopted.

What price range are animal adoptions at Drusillas?

Prices to adopt an animal at Drusillas range from £50-£80

What type of animals can I adopt?

At Drusillas you can adopt any of our animals you see in the Zoo! So choose your favourite and just let us know

What are corporate animal adoptions?

A corporate adoption gives companies and businesses the chance to advertise their services or products on a plaque alongside other adopters and shows your support of Drusillas and the valuable conservation work we undertake. We have two corporate adoption schemes which start from £100 and include a minimum of four complimentary entry tickets.

How does adopting at Drusillas help the animals?

By adopting an animal at Drusillas you are supporting the conservation work we do through our breeding programmes, studbook and record keeping, research we undertake in the Park and by donating to our Conservation Charity of the Year. £1 from every sloth adoption will be donated to the Sloth Conservation Foundation (SloCo), our Conservation Charity of the Year. Click here for more information about our conservation work.

How long does an animal adoption at Drusillas last for?

Adoptions at Drusillas last for one year. If you renew after the first 12 months then we offer you a 15% discount as a thank you for your support.

How quickly will my plaque take to be displayed at the Zoo

We usually advise that it can take 28 days for us to prepare and hang your plaque.

Annual members get 15% off!

    

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