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Adopt an animal program
Become a Wildlife Champion at Mill Mountain Zoo!
When you adopt an animal at Mill Mountain Zoo, you’re helping us provide top-notch care, enrichment, and habitats for our amazing animal residents. Your support also contributes to vital conservation and education efforts, ensuring a brighter future for wildlife everywhere.
Why Adopt?
Support your favorite animal and its daily care.
Help protect endangered species and foster conservation awareness.
Receive unique recognition and exclusive perks based on your adoption level.
Animal Adoptions also make a great gift for the animal lovers in your life!
Adoption Levels
Conservation Champion (Gold) Level - $1,500.00
Habitat Protector (Silver) Level - $1,250.00
Wildlife Guardian (Bronze) Level - $1,000.00
Animal Allies Level - $500.00
Rescue Rascals Level - $250.00
Critter Crusaders Level - $150.00
Paw Patron Level - $75.00
Zookeeper-in-Training (Digital ONLY) Level - $25.00
How It Works
Choose Your Animal: Select your favorite species from our animal family.
Pick Your Level: Choose the adoption package that best suits your passion.
Make a Difference: Your adoption directly supports the care of your animal and the zoo’s mission.
Adopt Today!
Ready to help wildlife thrive? Click below to begin your adoption journey and join the Mill Mountain Zoo family!
Adoption gifts are symbolic and do not include ownership or exclusive access to the animal.
Adoption Levels
$25
Zookeeper-in-Training Level Adoptions include: A Personalized Digital Adoption Certificate, (1) digital watermarked photo of your animal, Your Animal’s Story, and a Fact Sheet about the Species
All Zookeeper-in-Training Level Adoptions are DIGITAL ONLY. An Email Address MUST be provided.
$75
Paw Patron Level Adoptions include: A Personalized Adoption Certificate, (1) 4x6 inch photo of your animal, Your Animal’s Story and a Fact Sheet about the Species
$150
Critter Crusaders Level Adoptions include: A Personalized Adoption Certificate, (1) 4x6 inch photo of your animal, Your Animal’s Story, a Fact Sheet about the Species, 2 Animal postcards and an Animal magnet
$250
Rescue Rascals Level Adoptions include: A Personalized Adoption Certificate, (1) 5x7 inch photo of your animal, Your Animal’s Story, a Fact Sheet about the Species, 4 Animal postcards, an Animal magnet and MMZ Sticker
$500
Animal Allies Level Adoptions include: A Personalized Adoption Certificate, (1) 8x10 inch photo of your animal, Your Animal’s Story, a Fact Sheet about the Species, 6 Animal postcards, an Animal magnet, a MMZ Sticker, 1 Animal Allies Membership Pass (Parrot Company Membership - good for General Admission to the Zoo for up to 1 adult and 2children for 1 year) and Discounted Entry to ZooBoo (limited to the parties listed on the Membership ONLY)
Wildlife Guardian
(Bronze) Level Adoptions
Show your special interest for the animal you chose to support by becoming a Bronze Level Donor. Adoptions are renewable every year, and are intended to last for the lifetime of your animal.
Bronze Level Adoption is $1,000 each year and includes:
- A Personalized Adoption Certificate
- (1) 8x10 and (2) 4x6 inch photos of your animal
- Your Animal’s Story
- Fact Sheet about the Species
- 2 Animal postcards, an Animal magnet, and a zoo-themed car decal
- MMZ Sticker
- 1 Bronze Membership Pass (Parrot Company + 1 Membership - good for General Admission to the Zoo for up to 2 adults and 2 children for 1 year)
- 1 Voucher for a Stuffed Animal ($10 value)
- 10% off all MMZ Gift Shop Merchandise
- 1 Free ZooChoo Ride per visit (not valid during special events such as ZooBoo; available when train is operable and limited to parties listed on the Membership ONLY.)
- Sign with names of Adopters displayed on your animal’s enclosure for the year
- Invitation to Zoo Events
- Free Entry to ZooBoo, with Preferred Parking (limited to the parties listed on the Membership ONLY.)
Habitat Protector
(Silver) Level Adoptions
Show your special interest for the animal you chose to support by becoming a Silver Level Donor. Adoptions are renewable every year, and are intended to last for the lifetime of your animal.
Silver Level Adoption is $1,250 each year and includes:
- A Personalized Adoption Certificate
- (1) 8x10 and (4) 4x6 inch photos of your animal
- Your Animal’s Story
- Fact Sheet about the Species
- 4 Animal postcards, an Animal magnet, and a zoo-themed car decal
- MMZ Sticker
- 1 Silver Membership Pass (Goat Tribe Membership - good for General Admission to the Zoo for up to 2 adults and 6 children for 1 year)
- 1 Voucher for a Stuffed Animal ($15 value)
- 10% off all MMZ Gift Shop Merchandise
- 2 Free ZooChoo Rides per visit (not valid during special events such as ZooBoo; available when train is operable and limited to parties listed on the Membership ONLY.)
- Sign with names of Adopters displayed on your animal’s enclosure for the year
- Invitation to Zoo Events
- Free Entry to ZooBoo, with Preferred Parking (limited to the parties listed on the Membership ONLY.)
Conservation Champion
(gold) Level Adoptions
Show your special interest for the animal you chose to support by becoming a Gold Level Donor. Adoptions are renewable every year, and are intended to last for the lifetime of your animal.
Gold Level Adoption is $1,500 each year and includes:
- A Personalized Adoption Certificate
- (2) 8x10, (2) 5x7 and (6) 4x6 inch photos of your animal
- Your Animal’s Story
- Fact Sheet about the Species
- 6 Animal postcards, an Animal magnet, and a zoo-themed car decal
- MMZ Sticker
- 1 Gold Membership Pass (Wolf Pack Membership - good for General Admission to the Zoo for up to 3 adults and 8 children for 1 year)
- Guided Tour of MMZ (Advanced Reservation REQUIRED) from Education Department
- 1 Voucher for a Stuffed Animal ($25 value)
- 10% off all MMZ Gift Shop Merchandise
- Unlimited ZooChoo Rides per visit (not valid during special events such as ZooBoo; available when train is operable and limited to parties listed on the Membership ONLY.)
- Sign with names of Adopters displayed on your animal’s enclosure for the year
- (2) Complimentary Tickets to Zoo Event of your choice and Invitation to Zoo Events
- Free Entry to ZooBoo, with Preferred Parking (limited to the parties listed on the Membership ONLY.)
Animals Available for Adoption
- Snow Leopard
- Eurasian Lynx
- Pallas Cat
- Red Wolf
- Asian Small-Clawed Otter
- Indian Crested Porcupine
- Red Panda
- Red Fox
- Burmese Python
- Bald Eagle
- Raccoon
- Florida Sandhill Crane
- Sulcata Tortoise
- Barn Owl
- Red-Tailed Boa
- American Black Bear
- Wallabys
- ...and so many more!
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