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Go Wild during the Dog Days of Summer!

 
Don't let these hot summer days get you down... Answer the call of the wild when you become the proud parent of a pack of African Wild dogs at the Houston Zoo.
 
 
Choose from one of 4 levels of support and any of the 20 animals available for adoption.  Get the inside scoop on your animal's , life story, favorite treats, and more!  Your adoption will last one year and you will receive periodic email updates from your animal along with your adoption kit and certificate. 

 When you sign up for the Guardian of the Animals level, you will also receive your name on a brick paver at the Zoo’s front entrance. Don’t miss out on this special opportunity – support your favorite Zoo animal today!
 
 When you adopt an animal, your adoption kit contains the following:

$35
Friend of the Animals - Buy Now!
Kit includes: adoption certificate, 5x7 photograph of the animal, fact sheet, Adopt an Animal magnet, and updates from your animal friend. You will also receive an invitation for 2 to attend our Adopt Night at the Zoo.
$50 Keeper of the Animals- Buy Now!
Kit includes: All of the elements of the Friend of the Animals level plus a stuffed animal representing your adopted animal.
$100 Protector of the Animals- Buy Now!
Kit includes: All of the elements of the Keeper of the Animals level plus an Adopt an Animal plastic tumbler, plus an invitation for 6 to attend our Adopt Night at the Zoo.
$190 Guardian of the Animals- Buy Now!
Kit includes: All of the elements of the Protector of the Animals level plus your name on a brick at the Zoo’s front entrance. The brick paver is 8” x 4” with up to 2 lines of text containing 20 characters on each line.


*There will be an additional charge for shipping and handling on all orders.

When you make a donation to the Houston Zoo Adopt an Animal Program, you help us care for your adopted animal and you support important educational and conservation programs at the Houston Zoo. Your adopted animal will stay at the Zoo under the expert care of our keepers where you are welcome to visit it often!
 
Just think how much a friend or family member will appreciate a gift of an adoption. It's guaranteed to be the most unique gift of the year. It is also completely tax deductible! Big or small, the Houston Zoo has the perfect addition to your family tree.

If you are a current adopt parent and have questions, please email adopt@houstonzoo.org or call 713-533-6726.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 



 

 
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