Want a great way to help support the Zoo?
Adopt-An-Animal may be the program for you!  Adopting an animal helps to provide the daily care and feeding your adopted animal needs to stay healthy.  Individuals or groups can adopt an animal and visit it each time they visit the zoo.

Why Adopt an Animal?
The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo is a world-class facility, providing the best possible care for our animals. By adopting an animal at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo, you help us provide quality animal care while helping us to meet rising costs. Your contribution will provide food and care for your adopted animal for one year, freeing funds for other zoo projects.

The Joys of Zoo Parenthood
By adopting an animal at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo, you can enjoy animal parenthood without all the work. Our professional staff will provide the special diet, environment, and veterinary care that your animal requires. You’ll have the satisfaction of knowing that you are helping to support your selected animal at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo.

What Do I Get When I Adopt?
You'll receive personalized certificate of adoption, a fact sheet about your animal, a 5” x 7” photograph of your animal (if available), a decal you can proudly display, and recognition in a zoo publication.

Who Can Be a Parent?
Any individual, organization, business, or club can adopt an animal. School classes are especially encouraged to become adoptive parents. Each child who participates will receive an Adopt-An-Animal wallet card.

It’s Easy to Adopt!
Click the button below to be taken to our online application form.  Tell us which animal you want to adopt, fill out the form, and pay with your credit card.  Remember, your donation is tax deductible.  To see all animals listed for adoption click here.

If you have questions, or if you prefer to order by phone
call us at (260) 427-6827
Monday thru Friday 8 AM to 5 PM