Adopt-an-Animal
Each of the animals living at the San Francisco Zoo has specific needs. Help us ensure their health and wellness by adopting one of the species below.

Your love for these animals can be expressed with a donation at any level. Your gift will be used to support the San Francisco Zoological Society and further our mission to connect people to wildlife, inspire caring for nature and advance conservation action. An adoption of one of our animals makes a great gift for friends or family.
$50 Basic level
Via mail, San Francisco Zoo folder containing:
- Certificate of Adoption
- Fun fact page
- Photograph of adoptive animal
- Plush animal is NOT available at this level
$100 Friend level
Via mail, San Francisco Zoo folder containing:
- Certificate of Adoption
- Fun fact page
- Photograph of adoptive animal
- Adopt-an-Animal collector’s bracelet
- Animal plush
- San Francisco Zoo mini tote
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$250 Advocate level
Via mail, San Francisco Zoo folder containing:
- Certificate of Adoption
- Fun fact page
- Photograph of adoptive animal
- Adopt-an-Animal collector’s bracelet
- Animal plush
- San Francisco Zoo mini tote
- 2 general admission passes, 2 carousel passes and 1 parking pass to Zoo
$500 Protector level
Via mail, San Francisco Zoo folder containing:
- Certificate of Adoption
- Fun fact page
- Photograph of adoptive animal
- Adopt-an-Animal collector’s bracelet
- Animal plush
- San Francisco Zoo mini tote
- 2 general admission passes, 2 carousel passes and 1 parking pass to Zoo
- Invitation to a private keeper talk at the Adopt-an-Animal exhibit
$1,000 Founding Member
Via mail, San Francisco Zoo folder containing:
- Certificate of Adoption
- Fun fact page
- Photograph of adoptive animal
- Full collection of Adopt-an-Animal collector’s bracelets
- Animal plush
- San Francisco Zoo mini tote
- 4 general admission passes, 4 carousel passes and 2 parking passes to Zoo
- Invitation to a private behind-the-scenes tour of the Adopt-an-Animal exhibit
† To purchase a $1,000 Founding Level, please call (415) 753-7173.
All adoptions are valid for one year and are renewable. “Adoption” does not imply ownership, naming right, or exclusive privilege with regards to a specific animal at the Zoo. If you have questions or if the animal of your interest is not on the list, please call (415) 753-7173 or e-mail [email protected]