Adopt an animal

Animal adoption is a great way to support our wildlife conservation charity. Treat yourself or buy as a gift for the animal lover in your life!

If you're looking to purchase an adoption for class, school or education group please visit our schools adoption page. Or if you're looking to purchase an adoption for a recognised community group please visit our community group adoption page.

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King penguins Sir Nils Olav and Alfie walking together in enclosure facing camera Image: ALLIE MCGREGOR 2024

By purchasing an adoption, you are helping us take care of the animals in our parks as well as support conservation, education and research projects here in Scotland and around the world. 

We aim to process all adoption orders within 10 working days. You will receive a confirmation email with details of your adoption and a link to a gift certificate you can fill in at home. A digital photo and fact sheet can also be provided on request.

Please note that the adopters name will not appear at the enclosure until the adoption has been processed and the pack is sent out.

You can email membership@rzss.org.uk at any time to check on the status of your order – thank you for your patience!

From ribbits to roars, who will you adopt?

We aim to process all adoption orders within 10 working days. You will receive a confirmation email with details of your adoption and a link to a gift certificate you can fill in at home. 

A digital photo and fact sheet can also be provided on request.

Please note that the adopters name will not appear at the enclosure until the adoption has been processed and the pack is sent out.

Amur tiger lying on wooden plinth Image: Amy Middleton

Have a question about adoption?

Our membership and adoption services team will be happy to help. Please email membership@rzss.org.uk or alternatively call 0131 314 0374.

Our team are available to support you 9am–5pm, Monday to Sunday.

Adoption terms and conditions