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Zoodoptions

With our symbolic adoption program, you can become a “Zoo Parent”! Every animal and garden at the Virginia Zoo is available for adoption at several donation levels, starting at just $25. Proceeds benefit various Zoo programs, including the Zoo’s Conservation Fund.

THANK YOU

For more information or questions on the Zoodoption program, call 757-441-2374, ext. 245.

PLEASE NOTE: It can take up to 10 business days to send your Zoodoption package (including digital packages).  Remember, it's always better to place your order earlier to allow for any unexpected delays.

Zoodoption Specials

Giraffe Zoodoption Special

June 21, the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere, is World Giraffe Day! The Zoodoption special this month is just that- a special rainbow-patterned giraffe! Here at the Virginia Zoo, we value the diversity of nature and of humanity. People of all hearts, minds, and abilities are needed to help conserve wildlife. Zoodoptions support the care of the animals here at the zoo as well as their counterparts in their native habitats. This month, part of the proceeds will be used by the Virginia Zoo’s IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility) Committee to support staff education and community outreach.

What's Included:

  • Name recognition on Zoo Parent Donor signage and in Zoo Review magazine
  • Personalized adoption certificate
  • Keeper notes about your animal
  • 4″x6″ photo of your animal with a Virginia Zoo magnetic frame
  • 12" Rainbow Giraffe Plush
Cost: $60 ($50 + $10 shipping)
Adopt

Zoodoptions

$25 Zoodoption - Digital Package

  • Name on recognition board in Membership Office and in Zoo Review magazine
  • Personalized adoption certificate
  • Keeper notes about your animal
  • Digital picture
  • Upgrade for $10 to be mailed the package and receive a 4″x6″ photo of your animal
Adopt

$50 Zoodoption

  • Name recognition on Zoo Parent Donor signage and in Zoo Review magazine
  • Personalized adoption certificate
  • Keeper notes about your animal
  • 4″x6″ photo of your animal with a Virginia Zoo magnetic frame
  • Plush of your animal
Adopt

$100 Zoodoption

  • Name recognition on Zoo Parent Donor signage and in Zoo Review magazine
  • Personalized adoption certificate
  • Keeper notes about your animal
  • 4″x6″ photo of your animal with a Virginia Zoo magnetic frame
  • Plush of your animal
  • Invitation to annual Zoo Parent Event for the Zoo Parent and one guest
Adopt

$150 Zoodoption

  • Name recognition on Zoo Parent Donor signage and in Zoo Review magazine
  • Personalized adoption certificate
  • Keeper notes about your animal
  • 4″x6″ photo of your animal with a Virginia Zoo magnetic frame
  • Plush of your animal
  • Invitation to annual Zoo Parent Event for the Zoo Parent and one guest
  • Zookeeper Talk for the Zoo Parent and one guest
Adopt