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Adopt an Animal






Give your Mom a Bear Hug this Mother's Day!


Adopt an American Black Bear for $60 for your mom this Mother's Day to shower her how "Beary" special she is!
This special adoption offer includes a free plush black bear!





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Adopt A Wild Child

You can make a special donation to the zoo by adopting one of our animals for yourself or as a gift to a friend or loved one.  Your donation will then go directly to the care of the specific animal you have selected, for one year. 

Adoption Levels

All adoption levels receive:

  • An adoption certificate.
  • Fun fact sheet about your animal.
  • Listing in quarterly newsletter Zoo Parent Honor Roll.
Basic Level - $25
Additional Benefits: Zoo Magnet

Premium Level - $50
Additional Benefits: 8 x10 photo &  Plush Animal

Holiday Special - $60
Additional Benefits: 8 x10 photo & Plush Animal (Guaranteed to match featured animal)

Silver Level - $100
Additional Benefits: 8 x10  photo, Plush animal, and Family day pass

Gold Level - $200
Additional Benefits: Admission to zoo for up to 20 children & 2 adults-- visit must be as a group and must be scheduled. Call Colleen at 315-755-0896.

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Call: 315-755-0893 or email: pat@nyszoo.org


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