Adopt an Animal - Did you know you can help support the Zoo, and get a great gift for a friend or family member all at the same time? Adopt an Animal and you will help the Cleveland Zoological Society support the more than 3,000 animals that call Cleveland Metroparks Zoo "home."



Adopt an Octopus! Octopi are mollusks, related to squid, clams and snails. They are cephalopods, meaning "head-foot", because the feet (arms) are attached to the head. The Giant Pacific octopus is the largest species of octopus in the world.

 

Featured Animals

Adoption Benefits

  • Personalized certificate of adoption
  • Fun fact sheet
  • Color photograph
  • An "Official ZooParent" collectible key chain
  • Name recognition on ClevelandZooSociety.org
  • A stuffed toy when you select a Featured Animal for $75 or more!

Zoo animals are available for adoption at any giving level. Adoptions begin at the "share the care" level for just $50 (basic benefits above) or you can upgrade your support to:

  • $75: all the above benefits, plus an invitation to ZooParents' Night in July - a fun VIP family event (mailed separately)
  • $100: all the above benefits, plus a terrific T-shirt and recognition on Zoo grounds
  • $250: all the above benefits, plus an exclusive opportunity to go behind-the-scenes (16 years or older)
  • $500: all the above benefits, plus two opportunities to go behind-the-scenes (16 years or older)
  • $1,000: all the above, plus meet the keeper of your adopted animal

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Adopt an Animal at the $100 giving level and get a ZooParent T-shirt!