Animal Adoptions
Choose one of the zoo species options to adopt at any of the levels. Animal adoptions are a symbolic way to defray the costs of animal care for our nonprofit 501(c)3 zoo. Adoptions make perfect holiday gifts too! We appreciate your support of our mission to help wildlife in need while providing community education programs.
Featured in June/July
Adoption Animal of the Month
Moose Calves
Our June and July Adoption of the Month features the orphan moose calves! Each spring the Alaska Zoo, in partnership with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, takes in injured and orphaned moose calves from around the state. So far in 2025, The Alaska Zoo has taken in 7 moose calves from Susitna, Knik River, and the Anchorage area. Our Zookeepers work incredibly hard to give these babies the best care, before they go on to their forever homes at zoos and sanctuaries around the United States.
When you visit this summer, you can see the moose calves in the calf yard (across from the new muskox trail). If you choose moose calves as your adopted animal in June or July, you can choose a moose plush ($100 adoption or more) This is a great way to support The Alaska Zoo and all the orphan animals we care for each summer. And remember that adoptions make great birthday or special occasion gifts for the animal lovers in your life!
Photo by Rental Events Manager Haley
Select an adoption level to get started:
Adoption Levels
All adoptions receive recognition on our parent page for 1 year and invitations to our summer adoption event.
Adopt the species of your choice at one of these levels:
$50 - E-Keeper (digital by email): Adoption certificate, animal photo, fact sheet.
$100 - Keeper: Digital above + plush (choose snow leopard, polar bear, seal, otter, tiger).
$250 - Senior Keeper: Keeper above including plush animal + behind-scenes animal video for Adoption Animal of the Month, decal sticker, 2 Zoo Lights tickets.
$500 - Curator: Senior Keeper + plush + 4 Zoo Lights tickets, private tour for 2.
$1,000 - Director: Curator + plush + 6 Zoo Lights tickets, private tour for 6.
Allow two business weeks for adoption processing.
About Eco Pals Plush from the Alaska Zoo Gift Shop:
ECO-FRIENDLY FUN: Wildlife Artists Eco Pals plush toy is an eco-friendly stuffed animal made completely of recycled materials.
TEACHES WILDLIFE CONSERVATION: Each plush includes an educational hang tag that teaches children about their animal, wildlife conservation, the environment and how to reduce plastic waste.
CERTIFIED BABY SAFE: This stuffed toy is tested and is a certified baby safe stuffed animal making it a great baby shower gift