ADOPT Program

Formerly known as Share the Care, we’ve totally revamped our ADOPT program.
We have a wide range of ADOPT package levels, each of which comes with a variety of special incentives and rewards.
The ADOPT program is simple:
- Pick your level of support
- Pick your animal
- Enjoy the knowledge that you’re helping to make a real difference at the Zoo!





ADOPT Levels
5 x 7 photo of the animal
Recognition on our website
Exclusive ADOPT car decal
5 x 7 photo of the animal
Recognition on our website
Exclusive ADOPT car decal
Exclusive ADOPT collectible pin
5 x 7 photo of the animal
Recognition on our website
Exclusive ADOPT car decal
Exclusive ADOPT collectible pin
Exclusive ADOPT tote bag
5 x 7 photo of the animal
Recognition on our website
Exclusive ADOPT car decal
Exclusive ADOPT collectible pin
Exclusive ADOPT tote bag
Two Red River Zoo day passes
(good for admission to the Zoo!)
5 x 7 photo of the animal
Recognition on our website
Exclusive ADOPT car decal
Exclusive ADOPT collectible pin
Exclusive ADOPT tote bag
Two Red River Zoo day passes
A unique painting on canvas
by one of our animals!
5 x 7 photo of the animal
Recognition on our website
Exclusive ADOPT car decal
Exclusive ADOPT collectible pin
Exclusive ADOPT tote bag
Two Red River Zoo day passes
A unique painting on canvas
A special animal encounter for you
and up to three of your friends!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can ADOPT packages be given as a gift?
When can I take my animal home?
Do I have to purchase my ADOPT package online?
Can I just buy the ADOPT decal, pin or tote bag?
Tell me more about the Animal Encounter.
The following special animal encounters are available at the $500 ADOPT program level:
- Chinese Red Panda – A special meet & greet encounter with our Zookeeper and Red Pandas. See the Red Pandas like you’ve never seen them before!
- North American River Otters – Behind the Scenes tour of the Otter holding area and a chance to observe operant conditioning (training) OR mid-day diet preparation and feeding.
- Grey Fox – Help prepare a special treat (enrichment) for the Fox and watch her enjoy it OR an operant conditioning (training) session demonstration.
- Grey Wolves – A behind the scenes tour and a chance to help create and distribute enrichment items for the wolves.
- Bald Eagle – Help prepare the Bald Eagle diet and observe a feeding.
- Deer – Participate in diet preparation for the deer and feed them up close.
- North American Porcupines – An amazing meet & greet encounter with one of our porcupines!
- Gypsy Vanner Horse – Meet Aragon up close and learn all about our Gypsy Vanner horse.
- Bactrian Camels – A special meet & greet session with our Bactrian Camels OR the opportunity to observe an operant conditioning (training) session with one of our Zookeepers.
- Sichuan Takin – You can assist with preparing the Takin diet and enrichment treats and observe them as they feast on your efforts OR the chance to observe operant conditioning (training) with our Zookeepers.
- Russian Red Tree Squirrels – Meet our squirrels up close via a meet & greet encounter.
- Pallas’ Cats – Assist with diet preparation for the Pallas’ Cats and observe their feeding.
- White-Naped Crane – Prepare enrichment treats for the cranes and watch them enjoy them.
- Two Toed Sloth – Help prepare the sloth diet and observe a feeding.
- White Faced Saki Monkeys – Help prepare the daily diet for the Saki Monkeys OR help prepare enrichment treats
- Armadillo – Assist with diet preparation for our resident Armadillo, Rollo.
How long does my ADOPTion last?
Can I make my ADOPTion recurring?
Can other people ADOPT the animal I've chosen?
Choose Your Favorite Animal
- Red Panda
- River Otter
- Grey Wolf
- Two Toed Sloth
- Russian Red Tree Squirrels
- Pallas Cat
- Bactrian Camel
- White Faced Saki
- Six Banded Armadillo
- Gray Fox
- Jacob Sheep
Proud Zoo Parents
Jalen Burchill
Megan Westphal
Morgan DeMike
Tyrson James Haaland
Nikki Nelson
Corey Elletson
Marge Garvey
Leslie Hawkins
Tyler Hoffmann
Binder Family
Tim Peterson
Sparrow Nickum
Tom Farnham
Brynn McLaughlin
Orion Hubbard
Jesse James White
Quinn & Gillian Palmer
Amy Peterson
Alannah G.
Thuy Le
Karissa & David Malm
Calvin & Trisha Erickson
Amy Wills
Mulvaney Family
Chelsey Coffey
Bree Hartl
SKripts Pharmacy
Donna Larson
Haylie Klaphake
Jessica Shawn
Meli Taylor
Ashley Engelhardt
Thessaly
Aaron Thompson Vitoli Callos
Austin Laurent
Nicole Perez
Vicki Paschke
Pilar Kobetsky
Maxwell Scott
Kate McGaughey & Tim Churchill
Abigail McGillivray
Sylvie Lake
Mya Pepple
Gillian Palmer and Quinn Kess
Jessica Pogatschnik
Karlie Nelson
Aaron Thompson
Pribula Gordon Family
Zeke
Amanda Wurtz
Joshua Dietz
Heather Klettke
Ryan, Desirae and Hayden
Amelia Behm
Isaac Behm
Sophia Behm
Lisa & Michael Butkiewicz
Bill V. and Alice Brooks
Chelsea & Tom Hanson
Andrew Thomsen
Megan Elder
Raymond Albert Jr.
Ty Filley
Amy Martz
Jon Roller
Deb Mulvaney
Tayla Wagenman
Corey Elletson
Megan McGann
Lila Mason
Kirstin Bohm
In Memory of Marie Martin
Owen Monson