Home to more than 1,200 animals that represent more than 500 species, the Fort Worth Zoo spends more than $850,000 a year feeding all of its wild residents. That's why we need your help! You can "adopt" one of the Zoo's animals to contribute to its care and feeding for one full year.
Adoption Level
Advocate
$25
Personalized Adoption Certificate
Animal Fact Sheet
Zoo Newsletter
Sponsor
$50
Personalized Adoption Certificate
Animal Fact Sheet
Color photo of animal
One-year subscription to Zoo publications
Patron
$100
Personalized Adoption Certificate
Animal Fact Sheet
Color photo of animal
One-year subscription to Zoo publications
Plush Animal
2 general admission passes to the Zoo
Benefactor
$250
Personalized Adoption Certificate
Animal Fact Sheet
One-year subscription to Zoo publications
Plush Animal
4 general admission passes to the Zoo
Framed 8 x 10 photo of animal
Invitation to Santa Paw's Workshop special event in December
Champion
$500
Personalized Adoption Certificate
Animal Fact Sheet
One-year subscription to Zoo publications
Plush Animal
4 general admission passes to the Zoo
Framed 8 x 10 photo of animal
Invitation to Santa Paw's Workshop special event in December
Private keeper presentation at your adopted animal's exhibit
Classroom Adopt
$75
For your classroom:
Personalized Adoption Certificate
Animal Fact Sheet
Color photo
One-year subscription to Zoo publications
Plush animal for classroom
For the students:
Adoption certificates for each student (up to 35)
Wallet sized photo for each student (up to 35)
Classroom Add-ons:
Wild Wonders Outreach Program add-on* - $300
Keeper chat add-on (per classroom, up to 35 students)** - $25
* Wild Wonders programs may be scheduled for an at school appearance or for a time during your scheduled field trip. Please call for availability.
* Wild Wonders programs are not considered a "petting zoo."
* Programs are presented by Animal Outreach Department specialists.
* Programs can be presented both indoors and outdoors with the appropriate set-up and contingency plans for inclement weather.
* Specific Outreach animals may be requested but are not guaranteed. For a list of Outreach animals please Click Here.
* Your adoptive animal may not necessarily be a part of the Outreach program, and therefore will not be included in the program.
* The Wild Wonders program does not include admission to the Zoo and must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance for a mutually agreeable time.
** Zoo passes must be purchased separately from the Keeper Chat add-on. Chats must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance during regular Zoo hours for a mutually agreeable time. Please contact the Education department at 817/759-7200 for field trip pricing and information.