The Adopt an Animal program plays a vital role by generating valuable funds that support your Toronto Zoo. When you adopt an animal, you are joining us in the fight to save and protect endangered species from extinction.
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Choose your Animal
Big or small, furry or feathered - there are a number of Toronto Zoo animals to choose from, including 4 Canadian species.
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Choose your level of support
With three donation levels available, ranging from $50 - $250, plus other adoption options, find the package that's right for you! You will receive different gifts of appreciation according to the level of your donation.
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Complete your donation
Your one-time gift and symbolic adoption supports the ongoing conservation efforts of the Toronto Zoo.
Adoption Special Offers
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Adopt Now
Celebrate 50 Years of Your Toronto Zoo!
Help us celebrate 50 years of your Toronto Zoo! Any western lowland gorilla adoption of $50 or more will include a 7-inch gorilla plush toy.
All Adoptable Animals
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African Cheetah
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African Lion
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African Penguin
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Amur Tiger
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Arctic Wolf
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Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake
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Grevy's Zebra
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Masai Giraffe
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Panamanian Golden Frog
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Polar Bear
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Pygmy Hippopotamus
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Ring-Tailed Lemur
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Snow Leopard
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Sumatran Orangutan
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Sumatran Tiger
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Vancouver Island Marmot
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Western Lowland Gorilla
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White Rhinoceros
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Other Adoption Options
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Custom Adoption
Adopt Now!Don't see the animal you are looking to adopt? Don't worry - all of the animals at the Toronto Zoo are "adoptable"!
To view a full list of the Zoo's animals, please click here.
Please note that custom adoptions do not include a species fact booklet.
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Mini Adoptions
Adopt NowPerfect for lootbag or classroom gifts. 5" x 7" mini certificiate that you can personalize yourself.
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Surprise Me!
Adopt NowCan't decide which animal to adopt? Let us surprise you by selecting an animal on your behalf.
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Digital Adoption
Adopt NowBecome the proud parent of an adopted animal - digitally!
Digital adoptions are a paperless alternative to our physical adoption packages.
Proudly supporting the Toronto Zoo since 1984
The Adopt an Animal program at the Toronto Zoo was established on December 12, 1984 in an effort to generate funds for habitat improvements at the former Metro Toronto Zoo. In the past 40 years since its establishment, the program has shifted to providing financial support for the Zoo's scientific research and conservation efforts aimed at safeguarding endangered species both within the Zoo, and in their natural environments.
In celebration of the programs 40th anniversary in 2024, we are excited to share that a portion of your Adopt an Animal donation now supports our Wilding Endangered Species Preservation fund. This fund provides financial support to conservation projects in the wild (“in-situ”), furthering your Toronto Zoo’s conservation impact worldwide. The remainder of your generous contribution will continue to support vital conservation efforts right here at the Zoo.
Your support is making a real difference. Thank you for joining us in protecting wildlife.
Notes from our Adopt an Animal parents
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"Friends at The Zoo: I have been an “Adopt an Animal” participant for over a decade. Best money that I could ever spend! Thank you." - E.C.
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"I love the Toronto Zoo and the amazing work everyone does to help preserve some of this world's most precious inhabitants" - Loretta
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"Thank you as always for being our favourite place to visit. We love the animals!" - Brendon
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"Congratulations on your wonderful work and preservation of animals at the Toronto Zoo." - Diane
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"Thank you for your conservation efforts, and for everything you do for all of the animals at the zoo!" - Chelsey
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"We are so lucky to have this Zoo and all its fabulous programs. We are in a second generation of adopting." - Callie