EARLY CLOSURE

The zoo will close early at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, 2026, for a private event.

A line-up of animal faces including a gorilla, bear, flamingo, red panda, lemur, tiger, and penguin, all set against an orange background.

ZOOPARENT

Adopt an animal and show your support for wildlife

START YOUR ADOPTION

Help fund the care of all the amazing animals at Woodland Park Zoo and make a difference for wildlife by becoming a ZooParent. Your gift helps support conservation programs in the Pacific Northwest and around the world. Plus, you’ll receive a personalized adoption certificate, color photo of your animal, fun facts and more! Adopt an animal for yourself or give as a gift to the animal lover in your life.

Seasonal Special

A red panda with reddish-brown fur and a bushy tail sits on a tree branch, surrounded by dense greenery and trees in the background.

Celebrate the grand opening of the Forest Trailhead exhibit and new home for Red Pandas at the zoo by becoming a ZooParent! Your adoption also helps animals at the zoo and around the world.

Seasonal special adoption

Adopt an Animal

A young child with curly hair, wearing a pink sleeveless top, smiles while hugging a large, fluffy brown stuffed orangutan against a plain light background.

Help fund the care of all the amazing animals at Woodland Park Zoo and make a difference for wildlife by becoming a ZooParent.

Start your adoption

Digital Adoptions

A jaguar with yellow and black spots stands alert on a large rock surrounded by green foliage, moss, and tree trunks in a natural outdoor setting.

Show your love and support for animals with a digital adoption.

Start your digital adoption

ADOPTION LEVELS

An adoption certificate and an informational flyer from Woodland Park Zoo featuring images and facts about jaguars, including photos of jaguars, a world map showing their range, and illustrated orange animals.

Digital Adoption Level – $40

Digital benefits for ZooParent include:

  • A PDF with adoption certificate, color photo of animal and species fact sheet
  • Desktop and mobile wallpaper of your adopted animal
  • Online recognition for one year*

Lead Keeper

$110

All basic benefits plus:

  • Adorable plush animal
  • Two one-time use admission passes
  • Your name on the ZooParent recognition sign at Woodland Park Zoo**

Senior Keeper

$250

All basic benefits plus:

  • Adorable plush animal
  • Two one-time use admission passes
  • Your name on the ZooParent recognition sign at Woodland Park Zoo**
  • $10 gift card for use on zoo grounds, at zoo gift shops and at the food pavilion

Associate Curator

$500

All basic benefits plus:

  • Adorable plush animal
  • Four one-time use admission passes
  • Your name on the ZooParent recognition sign at Woodland Park Zoo**
  • $20 gift card for use on zoo grounds, at zoo gift shops and at the food pavilion

MORE INFORMATION

Shipping Details

Please note that ZooParent kits can only be mailed within the U.S. and Canada

All ZooParent packages are shipped within a week of order date. Depending on availability, actual plush may vary. Adoptions of $100 or more are not fully tax-deductible—visit our support FAQ for more information.

ZooParent Recognition

Thank you to hundreds of generous animal lovers who adopt Woodland Park Zoo animals every year.

Find your name on our ZooParent online recognition list!

Questions?

We’re here to help! Email zooparent@zoo.org or call (206) 548-2425 to learn how you can adopt an animal today.