Community group animal adoption

Animal adoption is a unique way to bring nature closer to your community group. Adoptions last one year and is a great way for recognised community groups to help support our wildlife conservation charity.

By taking out an adoption with us, you are helping to care for your favourite zoo animals and support the work we do to protect, value and love nature. 

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Linne's two-toed sloth Nico hanging upside down from rope. IMAGE: Rhiordan Langan-Fortune 2023

Adoption levels

Bronze – £75

  • Adoption of animal within RZSS
  • 1 x virtual talk at adopted animal
  • Digital copy of our members magazine
  • An adoption certificate and animal photo

Silver – £100

  • Adoption of animal within RZSS
  • 1 x virtual tour including a short talk at adopted animal 
  • A soft toy for community group
  • Digital copy of our members magazine
  • An adoption certificate and animal photo
  • Inclusion of the community group name at enclosure

Gold – £295

  • Adoption of animal within RZSS
  • 1 x onsite session for community group for up to 30 participants with links to adopted animal
  • A soft toy for community group
  • Digital copy of our members magazine
  • An adoption certificate and animal photo
  • Inclusion of the community group name at enclosure

We may be able to add additional talks and tours to your adoption packages if your group numbers exceed 30 participants.

In this instance an additional charge of £7 per person will apply. 

Have a question about adoption?

To proceed with adoption or for more details on onsite community sessions offered, or if your group qualifies, please contact community@rzss.org.uk

Please email membership and adoption team for more information on adoptions at membership@rzss.org.uk or call 0131 314 0374. 

Adoption terms and conditions