
ADOPT
ADOPT an Animal
By adopting a Philadelphia Zoo animal, you share your love for animals by helping ours receive the best possible care. With over 1,900 mouths to feed, the Zoo’s annual grocery bill is over $500,000—your adopt purchase helps us buy monkey chow, trout, honey, mealworms, and much more!


Adopt a Sloth Bear Cub
Baby sloth bear cubs Kelce and Harper have finally left their den after being born on January 2! Mom Kayla has taken amazing care of these cubs and now it’s time for them to venture out and explore their home at Philadelphia Zoo.
Now, for a limited time only, ADOPT a baby sloth bear in support of these adorable cubs! With a gift of $150 or more, you will receive a personalized ADOPT certificate and the cutest 12” plushie baby sloth bear.
Adoptable Animals
We are currently redesigning our online ADOPT order process and are unable to take orders electronically. In the meantime, please contact Ashley Eldredge at 215-243-5625 or [email protected] to adopt an animal.
- Red panda
- Reticulated giraffe
- Amur tiger
- Humboldt penguin
- White rhinoceros
- Gorilla
- African lion
- Giant otter
- Orangutan
- Galapagos tortoise
- Cheetah
- Flamingo
- Golden lion tamarin
- Zebra
- Hippo