ADOPT AN ANIMAL

When you choose to adopt an animal at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, you'll be sharing the care. In addition to contributing to their daily care, you are also helping research and conservation efforts within the Zoo and around the world.

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FEATURED CREATURES

Robin Grevy's Zebra

This July, a spindly-legged Grevy’s zebra calf was born at the Zoo to mother Nyota and father Diesel. Within the first hour of their lives, zebra calves can stand, walk, and run up to 40 miles per hour, so the new calf got plenty of exercise in the Hoofed Animals exhibit. His healthy birth marks a success for the endangered species and the Grevy’s Zebra Species Survival Plan (SSP).

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Empanada Humboldt Penguin

Empanada Humboldt Penguin likes to be front and center, with a love for Penguin Encounters and a propensity to stand on the animal care specialists’ boots to ensure she is first during feedings. In the wild, the vulnerable Humboldt penguins live along the coasts of Peru and Chile. Brookfield Zoo Chicago studies how we can preserve the species of big personalities (like Empanada’s) and their marine-coastal ecosystem through the Punta San Juan Program.

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Hope Polar Bear

Hope arrived at the Zoo in January 2021 and quickly acclimated to her new home in the Great Bear Wilderness. Hope is very playful and creative with her enrichment. She loves doing "CPR" on 55-gallon barrels and trying to shove small balls inside of other enrichment items. Currently, polar bears are classified as a vulnerable species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). They are primarily threatened by reduced access to seals, their main food source, due to climate change and the melting of sea ice.

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BIRDS

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MAMMALS

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Addax

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African Lion Brutus

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African Lion Titus

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African Painted Dogs

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American Bison Lucy

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Amur Leopard Sasha

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Amur Tiger Whirl

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REPTILES, AMPHIBIANS & OTHER

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Egyptian Tortoise

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Emperor Newt

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Gaboon Viper

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Galapagos Tortoise

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Green Tree Python

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Jamaican Iguana

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Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle - Pistachio

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ANIMAL ADOPTION info

Caring for animals and their habitats is central to Brookfield Zoo Chicago's mission. A trained and dedicated staff provides the best care possible through a commitment to the health and well-being of the animals. And, adopting an animal means that you are directly contributing to their welfare. Thank you!

CHOOSE YOUR ANIMAL

Interested in adopting? Click a button above to learn more about each animal! You can also review the list of all of the available animals.

CHOOSE ADOPTION LEVEL

On each animal's page, select an option from the Adoption Care Level menu. You'll then see what special benefits are included for each level!

FINALIZE YOUR PACKAGE

Complete the order form on the selected animal's page (don't forget to indicate if it's a Gift Adoption Package!), click Add to Cart & check out.

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Adoption Packages: At the FRIEND giving level ($35), you receive:
5”x 7” color photograph of selected animal in display frame
Personalized certificate of adoption
Species fact sheet
Animal Adoption program decal
Invitation to the Animal Adoption summer event (ticket purchase required)

Plush Packages: These animals also have a PLUSH PACKAGE option:
American Flamingo
Bottlenose Dolphins
Gray Kangaroo Rooby and Troody
Grevy's Zebra Robin
Humboldt Penguin Empanada
Koalas Brumby and Willum
Leopard Shark
Meerkats
Pangolins
Polar Bear Hope
Hoffman's Two-toed Sloth (Luigi)
Brown Bears Tim & Jess

Annual Summer Event: The annual Animal Adoption summer event is usually held on a weekend date in early August. Inviations are sent in the mail a month prior to the event. The summer event is a special night when the Zoo is open after regular hours, and a special event discount is exclusive for Animal Adoption program participants.

For 2023 purchases: Under IRS guidelines, we are required to disclose an estimate of goods or services received in return for contributions over $75. The estimated fair market value of goods and services received with the Caregiver package is $16, Partner package is $24, Advocate, Guardian, and Champion packages is $32.

The adoption packet will be mailed within two weeks of the purchase date. When quicker delivery is needed, purchase your package by phone at 708-688-8341 (be sure to request expedited processing).

If your adopted animal is transferred to another zoo, your donation is automatically transferred to the next available animal within the species. A letter is sent to notify you of this transfer. However, you are welcome to contact the Animal Adoption program and arrange to transfer to a different animal of your choice.

A $3 convenience fee applies to Brookfield Zoo Chicago Animal Adoption online purchases.

Any questions?
Call us at (708) 688-8341 or e-mail your question to info@brookfieldzoo.org.

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Robin Grevy's Zebra

Empanada Humboldt Penguin

Hope Polar Bear

BIRDS

American White Pelicans

Andean Condor Maria

Bald Eagle - Zeus

Emu

Humboldt Penguin Divot

Humboldt Penguin Valentino

Parakeet

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MAMMALS

Addax

African Lion Brutus

African Lion Titus

African Painted Dogs

American Bison Lucy

Amur Leopard Sasha

Amur Tiger Whirl

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REPTILES, AMPHIBIANS & OTHER

Egyptian Tortoise

Emperor Newt

Gaboon Viper

Galapagos Tortoise

Green Tree Python

Jamaican Iguana

Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle - Pistachio

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ANIMAL ADOPTION info

CHOOSE YOUR ANIMAL

CHOOSE ADOPTION LEVEL

FINALIZE YOUR PACKAGE

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North Gate Main Entrance

South Gate Entrance