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How to Adopt an Animal at the L.A. Zoo

At the Los Angeles Zoo, ADOPT stands for "Animals Depend on People Too". ADOPT is the name of a program that allows animal lovers to assist the zoo with their wildlife conservation efforts through financial sponsorship. All animals in the zoo are available for sponsorship. Depending upon the monetary commitment level you sign up for, adoptive parents receive some or all of the following: a personalized adoption certificate, an animal fact sheet with photo, an ADOPT car decal, website recognition, a color photo by the zoo's photographer, four zoo passes, and a docent-led cart tour for up to 4 people. There are three ways to sign up for this program.

Instructions

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  Browse through the collection of animals housed at the zoo. You may choose from a wide array of mammals, birds, invertebrates, reptiles and amphibians
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  Sign up online, using the ADOPT form provided by the zoo. You will be asked to provide your personal contact information as well as a description of the kind and amount of gift you wish to provide to the zoo.
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  Download a copy of the ADOPT form. This form may be filled out by hand and then returned by mail to: Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association, 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles CA 90027-1498. You may also fax the completed form to 323-644-4720.
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  Sign up for the ADOPT program by phone. If you prefer to sign up in person, the zoo may be reached at 323-644-6035.

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