Animal adoption

Your adoption money has so far been invested into ‘luxury’ items for the zoo – things we wouldn't normally be able to afford, such as shelter for the alpacas, Herdwick sheep, ornamental waterfowl, squirrel sheds as well as an incubator, rugs and harness for the donkeys, a set or ornamental entrance gates, our lovebird aviary, feed troughs and veterinary scales.

Who can I adopt?

The animals available for adoption are:

• Alpacas
• Donkeys
• Goats
• Pigs
• Rabbits
• Peacocks
• Red Squirrels

Individual animals are not up for adoption as sometimes animals move home or are changed for breeding purposes.

How much will it cost me?

The cost for our full adoption pack is £20 for one person. Adoptions can be renewed for £15 (the renewal price only qualifies you for a basic adoption pack of certificate/newsletter/your name on the adoption board, celebration card and adoption evening only)

What do I get?

The full adoption pack will include;

• An adoption pack containing animal fact pack, certificate, picture of your animal and a cuddly toy (or a peacock feather or bracelet made from our alpaca wool if adopting these two animals)
• Bi-annual newsletter which will be sent out in April and October.
• Celebration card from the chosen animal on the adopters birthday (or other special date)
• Special Adoption evenings where you can chat with the keepers about the animal or bird you have adopted - dates will be made available over the course of the year.
• Your name on our adoption board

This scheme is for individuals. Group adoptions are available – please email us for more details.

Thanks so much for your continued help and generosity both ourselves and our amazing animals appreciate it!

THE DATE YOU BOOK IS NOT AN EVENT - IT IS JUST THE START OF YOUR ANNUAL ADOPTION PACKAGE.