Lincoln Park Zoo

Special ADOPT Packages


Connect with Nature Boardwalk at Lincoln Park Zoo by ADOPTing the species that will make this urban oasis their home! The Nature Boardwalk ADOPT-an-Animal package features dragonflies, grasshoppers and butterflies.

Each package costs $40 (plus $6 shipping and handling) and includes a dragonfly, grasshopper AND butterfly plush, personalized certificate of ADOPTion, animal fact sheet, and photograph. Click here to celebrate the opening of Nature Boardwalk with an ADOPT package.



They lick their eyeballs to keep them clean. Their feet are covered with scales that enable them to climb up windows. In short, Standing’s day geckos are weird creatures…and that’s wonderful. 

Stand up and show your support for weird species like the Standing’s day gecko. Click here to purchase a Standing’s day gecko ADOPT package.

Each package costs $40 (plus $6 S&H) and includes a gecko plush, personalized certificate of ADOPTion, gecko fact sheet and photograph.

Choose between snow leopard, fruit bat, western lowland gorilla, standing's day gecko jaguar, polar bear, and red panda.


Why ADOPT an Animal?
It’s a unique way to help Lincoln Park Zoo in its wildlife conservation efforts and a fun way to create a special bond at the zoo. You’ll learn more about your animal from the information and gifts you receive at home. And when you visit your animal at the zoo you’ll see the rewards of your efforts.

Inform your coworkers that you just ADOPTed a dwarf crocodile. Invite your friends to visit your howler monkey. Update your family on how your lion is growing.

How do I ADOPT an Animal?
Select your favorite animal at the zoo. There are dozens to choose from! Click here to be directed to our secure online shop. IT'S THAT EASY!

ADOPT an Animal for $35 and receive

  • ADOPT fact sheet
  • ADOPT an Animal magnet
  • Official ADOPT an Animal certificate
  • Animal photo



Group ADOPT Plans
An ADOPT an Animal sponsorship is an opportunity for your school or youth group to get involved and to help us feed the zoo’s animals. Inspire children age 5 to 12 to learn the importance of wildlife conservation and teamwork. Choose a favorite animal—one that symbolizes your school mascot or reflects your concern for a specific endangered animal—then, develop a creative way to raise money for your ADOPT an Animal donation. Click here to see more details about group Adopt an Animal plans.