Adopt an Animal

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Purrfect gifts for animal lovers.

By symbolically adopting an animal, you not only help the care and feeding of that animal but also support Nashville Zoo's education and conservation programs.

  Adopt today!
clouded leopard gift set

 

Adopt An Animal Holiday Promo

Packages

Digital

Includes PDF versions of the certificate of adoption, frameable animal photo, and fact card.

$35

Standard

Includes animal plush, official certificate of adoption, frameable photo, and animal fact card.

$75

 

Please note: Expected time for fulfillment and delivery is 10 - 14 days. We are unable to ship internationally at this time, but we can ship to all 50 US states. For questions, please email us at education@nashvillezoo.org

Adopt by December 15 to ensure delivery by Christmas!

 

Who will you adopt?

clouded leopardClouded Leopard
flamingoFlamingo
giraffeGiraffe
slothSloth
tigerTiger
komodo dragonKomodo Dragon

 

Adoption makes it easy to show your support for your favorite animal, both here at the Zoo and around the world.

Adopt today!

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Additional Info & FAQ

Shipping

Packages are shipped via Priority Mail and can be shipped to all 50 US states (international shipping is unavailable). Allow 10-14 days for processing and delivery. Delays are possible due to plush availability and demand.

Adopt by December 15 to ensure delivery by Christmas!

Tickets

The Plus package includes 4 single-use Zoo admission tickets. A voucher for tickets will be included in your mailed adoption package. You will need to make a reservation to visit using your tickets; reservation instructions are included on the voucher.

Face-to-Face Encounters

The Face-to-Face package includes a 15-20 minute up-close encounter with an animal at Nashville Zoo. In general, you will not be able to touch or feed the animals, but you will be able to take plenty of photos. All encounters are strictly limited to 4 people, including yourself. You may visit an animal’s exhibit and/or holding area with their keeper or visit the VIP room with our ambassador animal staff. Some areas may not be handicap accessible. At this time, face masks are required for everyone on the clouded leopard and red panda tours only.

Encounters may not be possible with your adopted species due to animal health, inclement weather, etc. and are not guaranteed. For safety reasons, some encounters have minimum age requirements. Please check with us prior to purchase if you would like to know if your adopted species is available for an encounter, or if you have children under the age of 12 that would like to participate.

Once purchased, you will receive a voucher with your mailed package including instructions on how to schedule your encounter. Please do not contact us to schedule until you receive your package. Face-to-Face encounters require a minimum of two-week advanced notice. We cannot guarantee a date (for example, a birthday) due to animal care staff availability, but will do our best to accommodate everyone’s schedules and preferences. Scheduled dates are subject to change due to animal health, inclement weather, etc.

Additional questions? Email education@nashvillezoo.org