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Zoodoptions

With our symbolic adoption program, you can become a “Zoo Parent” that contributes directly toward one of the Zoos’ animal’s care and feeding for one year, or to the maintenance and growth of our Zoo gardens for one year.

Contributions from Zoodoptions go directly to the Virginia Zoo Keeper Fund or Virginia Zoo Horticulture Fund. With your gift, we buy treats, toys, plants and supplies for the Zoo’s 500+ animals and 11 gardens, as well as provide specialized training for our Zoo Keepers and horticulturists. Our Zoodoption packages make perfect gifts for people of all ages!

Every animal and garden at the Virginia Zoo is available for adoption at several donation levels, starting at just $25.

THANK YOU

For more information or questions on the Zoodoption program, call 757-441-2374, ext. 222.

Zoodoption Specials

Tapir Zoodoption Special

This month we’re featuring a special Tapir Zoodoption. Symbolically adopt our tapirs, Hattie and Rosco between now and April 27 at the $50 level and you’ll entered to win a Sneak Peek Behind the Scenes encounter with that animal for you and one guest. Plus, your purchase will directly benefit the Lowland Tapir Conservation Initiative.

This Zoodoption includes:

  • Name recognition on Zoo Parent Donor signage and in Zoo Review quarterly magazine
  • Personalized adoption certificate
  • Keeper notes about your animal
  • 4″x6″ photo of your animal with a Virginia Zoo magnetic frame
  • Invitation to annual Zoo Parent Event for the Zoo Parent and one guest
  • 12" tapir plush
  • Entry to win a Sneak Peek with our tapirs!

What is a “Sneak Peek”? You and one guest will receive a “Sneak Peek” Behind the Scenes tour where you will meet your adopted animal up close and have a personal Q&A with a keeper who cares for the animal. The experience lasts about fifteen minutes and will be scheduled with the winner after the contest period ends. Don’t want to leave anything to chance? Schedule your own full Behind the Scenes experience here.

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Zoodoptions

$25 Zoodoption - Digital Package

  • Name on recognition board in Membership Office and in Zoo Review quarterly magazine
  • Personalized adoption certificate
  • Keeper notes about your animal
  • Digital picture
  • Upgrade for $5 to be mailed the package and receive a 4″x6″ photo of your animal
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$50 Zoodoption

  • Name recognition on Zoo Parent Donor signage and in Zoo Review quarterly magazine
  • Personalized adoption certificate
  • Keeper notes about your animal
  • 4″x6″ photo of your animal with a Virginia Zoo magnetic frame
  • Invitation to annual Zoo Parent Event for the Zoo Parent and one guest
  • Plush of your animal
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$100 Zoodoption

  • Name recognition on Zoo Parent Donor signage and in Zoo Review quarterly magazine
  • Personalized adoption certificate
  • Keeper notes about your animal
  • 4″x6″ photo of your animal with a Virginia Zoo magnetic frame
  • Invitation to annual Zoo Parent Event for the Zoo Parent and one gues
  • Plush of your animal
  • One year subscription to the Zoo Review Newsletter (3 issues annually plus a Virginia Zoo calendar)
  • Zookeeper Talk for the Zoo Parent and one guest
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