Adopt an Animal
Show your support of North Georgia Zoo and become a wild parent to on of the zoo resident animals.   As a zoo parent, you will have the satisfaction of knowing you are helping  the animals at North Georgia Zoo.  
Animal Adoption Program
The Adopt-An-Animal funds are used to provide special animal  care,  enrichment, special diets, minor exhibit improvements. They also help support important education and conservation efforts at the zoo.
  We have many animals to choose from and adoption begins at only $25! In return for your donation, we will send you (or your gift recipient) the adoption package that accompanies that particular gift level. 
To purchase & fill our application, click the corresponding button:
* Be sure to read the adoption options below prior to purchasing. 
ADOPT AN ANIMAL OPTIONS
 For Individuals and Families

*Be sure to fill out out application above and to choose which animal you would like to "adopt" from the list near the bottom of the page.
  • EKeeper  $25  Go Green Receive a personalized certificate of adoption and an animal fact sheet via email.
  • Keeper $35 a personalized certificate of adoption and an animal fact sheet
  • Supporter: $50 Keeper donation level benefits PLUS a ngz decal , name on web board, and 1 zoo admission ticket.
  • Loyalist: $100 Supporter donation level benefits PLUS a plush toy of your adopted animal (if available, or a different plush may be substituted) and two additional zoo admission tickets.
  • Herald: $200 Loyalist donation level benefits PLUS a matted 5”x7” photo of your animal 
  • Guardian: $250 Herald donation level benefits PLUS  name displayed at Zoo and  a  $25 gift certificate
  • Champion: $500 Guardian donation level benefits PLUS a meet and greet with the zoo keeper of your adopted animal. This will include zoo admission for up to five guests. (One time only. Must be scheduled in advance.) OR a zoo to you mini program.  (30 minutes/ travel not included)
  • Ambassador: $1,000 Champion donation level benefits PLUS choice of:  a personal  behind-the-scenes tour of the zoo. This will include admission for up to 10 guests. (One time only. Must be scheduled in advance.)  or a 1 hour  zoo to you program at your location with animal ambassador if available.
** Zoo To You programs travel fees additional
Individual LIFER ADOPTIONS “VIP”
  • Lifer adopt an animal: $100 month/  $1200 yr    Membership to the zoo plus one guest pass.  Exclusive visitation VIP opportunities for you and your animal once a month..  ( some restrictions apply.  Zookeeper must be present and time slot available.)   4  zoo admission tickets  plus encounter passes to meet your adopted animal. If you are interested in this option please Contact Us.
ADOPT AN ANIMAL OPTIONS
 For Groups: School, Scouts, etc  
  • Keeper  $35 a personalized certificate of adoption and an animal fact sheet 
  • Supporter  $50  Keeper donation level plus animal photo and  group name on web board.   
  • Loyalist:  $100   supporter donation level plus coloring sheets or work sheets (up to 25)  and $1 off admission for reserved  group tours or $25 off a zoo to you program.
  • Guardian:  $250   certificate of adoption,  animal fact sheet , animal photo,  name on web board,  coloring or workbook sheets (25) , bookmarks (up to 25)   plus choice of one of the following:  $1 off reserved group tour per person or $50 off zoo to you program
  • Champion:  $500  certificate of adoption,  animal fact sheet , animal photo,  name on web board,  coloring or workbook sheets (up to 45) ,  bookmarks (up to 45)   plus  $1 off reserved group tours  AND free 30 minute zoo to you program: (does not include travel) 
  • For larger Donations:  look at sponsoring an exhibit along with the Champion level of Adoption
*Some of the animals you may adopt include but not limited to:
 * Wolves  * Owl   * Kangaroo  *Lemur   *Parrot *Lynx  *Hawk  * Fennec Fox  *Muntjac Deer    *Serval   * New Guinea Singing Dog  *Coatimundi   * Vulture   *Prairie Dogs * Gibbon Ape  *Macaw   *Camel   *Water Buffalo  *Alligator  *Burmese Python *Alpaca  *African Crested Porcupine   *Chinchilla   *Kinkajou  *Armadillo  *Cougar *Eurasian Eagle Owl
Don't miss out on this special opportunity!
 Choose an animal and become a zoo parent today!
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ADOPT AN ANIMAL GUIDELINES:
*All sponsorship animals are available to an unlimited amount of sponsors
*Sometimes for a variety of reasons, your chosen animal may no longer be available for sponsorship.
*The animal  you choose remains at the Zoo,  receiving proper care and enjoying the many visitors.  As a zoo parent, you will have the pride of knowing your gift helps to care for the animal.

Please note the processing time for Adopt - An - Animal packages are 3-14 days.

If you have any questions or need assistance with your animal adoption,  please call  706 348 7379 or email.