Connect with your favorite Elmwood Park Zoo animal through this unique and fun program! When you become a “ZooParent,” you donate to the direct care and feeding of select animals in the zoo’s collection. ZooParents provide the funds for the zoo to purchase special toys and treats for their animals to enjoy. Your donation helps to pay for the considerable amount of food – anything from crickets to bales of hay – that the zoo’s animals like to eat. Remember, a portion of your gift is tax deductible! Become a ZooParent today!
Please allow 2 to 3 weeks for processing.
How to enroll
The following is a complete list of all of the animals available for adoption.
Click on your preferred animal below to start your ZooParent enrollment.
Alligator
Bison
Bald Eagle
Giraffe
Jaguar
Red Panda
Great Horned Owl
River Otter
Sloth
When you adopt an animal, your support will be recognized for one year. You may sign up in one of the following ways:
- Adopt online by clicking on your preferred animal above
- Adopt in person at the zoo's Nature Shop
- Mail your adoption information (with payment) to:
Elmwood Park Zoo Animal Adopt
1661 Harding Blvd.
Norristown, PA 19401
ADOPT PACKAGES
E-FRIEND
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Digital Adopt Certificate
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Digital Fact Sheet & Photo
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Name on Website
Bronze
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Adopt Certificate
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Fact Sheet & Photo
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Name on Website
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ZooParent Decal
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Small Plush Animal
SILVER
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Adopt Certificate
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Fact Sheet & Photo
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Name on Website
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ZooParent Decal
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Large Plush Animal
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2 Zoo Passes
GOLD
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Adopt Certificate
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Fact Sheet & Photo
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Name on Website
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ZooParent Decal
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Large Plush Animal
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4 Zoo Passes
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Drawstring Bag
PLATINUM
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Adopt Certificate
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Fact Sheet & Photo
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Name on Website
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ZooParent Decal
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Large Plush Animal
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4 Zoo Passes
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Drawstring Bag
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2 Tickets to Beast of a Feast OR Brunch Event OR Treetop Adventures
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Animal Meet & Greet (max. 2 guests)
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Name on Display at Exhibit
Adoption certificates, animal fact sheets and photos are now available to download at all adoption levels (excluding Group adopts) as soon as you complete your enrollment. Click on the link in your emailed receipt to download your materials.
GROUP ADOPTS
Group adopts are perfect for schools, clubs, businesses and organizations that want to support the zoo! Groups must have at least 15 members and may not exceed 150 members. Groups that have more than 150 members may purchase additional packages to accommodate all members.
Group Adopt Package Benefits:
- Animal fact sheet
- 8"x10" photo of your animal
- Personalized adoption certificate
- Website recognition
- Group name displayed on ZooParent board
- Coupon for each group member*
- Discounts on a booked group visit*
*Valid for one free child admission with paying adult
**Cannot be combined with any other discount or offer
***Mention your Group Adopt purchase when speaking with our Events coordinator to receive your visit discount
CURRENT ZOO PARENTS
AMERICAN ALLIGATOR
Michael, David and Christopher Connor
The Ward Family
Erin Tysko
Penny Anselm
The Padden Family
Amelia Carpenter
Reid Cisar
Dennis & Liz Ritaldato
Robert Calef
Adelaide T
Abigail McCormick
Sarah Gondos
Michael Ankers
Kathy Achuff
Brynn Lester
Ryan Maier
Rowen Kirsinger
Oliver Sutton
Declan Recupido
Southampton Free Library
AMERICAN BISON
Susan K Howard and Gene R Frank, PhD
Quinn Kilborn
Violet
Maureen O’Hara
Barbara J. Urbano, DDS
Mila and Joe
Juniper Connelly
BALD EAGLE
James McCormick
Susan McDonald
Reverand Baroness Melissa Fleming
Tim Hayburn
In memory of Christina
Hopewell Outdoor Explorers Karl Joseph Hillier
Harrison Dennis
Clarke Rupert
Peyton and Logan Messantonio
The Conrad Family
Stephanie & Tyler Ice
Barbara and Turrey Kepler
Ms. Lorber and Mrs. Fajardo
Chris Fanelli
Manor Elementary School
COUGAR
Smithfield Family
Michael & Emma Trinh
Kendle Cline
Coco
GIRAFFE
Rosenberg & Parker
Jacob Snyder
Manor Elementary School
Zoey Cobb
Chelsea Toth
Michelle Katzenmoyer
Kevin, Ryan, Emily Williams
Ellie Moyer
Lori Skibjak
Gennie Deitz
Briar cuce
Lucia Colavito
Jackson Sisman
George Nave
Gabby Hayburn
Scarlett Dollins and Poppy Sirkis
Oskar Ruffino
Lucy Volovnik
Charlotte Fedoryczuk
Charlie Blain
Adelyn Haneman
Eliza Miller
Sammie Wasilauski
Morgan Maier
Cheryl Schell
Lori Skibjak
Nolan Mayer
Donna Hasselmo
Linda Merriken
Barbara Rapson
Kristen Walsh
Brad Barry
Marie Lingle
Avery
Louise Ellen Crossen
Abbigail Janick
Christian Kumor
Mia Moll
Marie Lingle
Kiersten Laskey
Rittich Family
Jamison Rothermel
McKenzy Mallon
Reese Goldberg
GREAT HORNED OWL
Chemistry Christmas 2022
Charlee Brogan
Kathy Kane
Anne-Marie & Tom Drill
Lenka
Virginia Campbell
Eli and Addie
Blair Anger, in memory of Patricia Butler Anger
Ed & Judith Polcyn
JAGUAR
Laura Serina and Gene Strohl
Rosie Barndt
Josephine L. LaRoche
Lillian Cobb
Eve and Cora Kraft
Wilson Family
Pascale Huntsinger
Lila Staude
Brayden A Baranich
Claire Miller
Chuck N. Hayburn
Corrinne McClennen
Tilly Barman
Janet Barry
MARGARET MCGEE
Sharon Dreslin
Keira Maier
Connor Curtis
Thea Cline
Christopher “Chris” Eugene
Emmeline Pedersen
Lucy Connelly
Susan S. McDonald
Beckham
Diana Hillman
Michael Diaz
NORTH AMERICAN RIVER OTTER
Becky Ellstrom
Noah Cusack
Austin Long & Tyler Schwenk
George
Wilson Family
Jeanmarie Leopold
Mike Ginsberg
Renee Monarchi
Bailey Hayburn
Zoey Fedoryczuk
Jon Suhirman
George Nave
Owen Kozlowski
Kelsea N Baranich
Karen Flam
Amanda Funk
Peter Tancini
Delaney Hecksher
Mya & Emery Frazier
Kyle Selditch
Goldstein Family
Tiger
Ina Plassa Travis
Justin & Becky Stronger
Diane Misczak
Molly Curtis
Annie Glodek
Ozzy
Alison Mayer
Lena Engle
Maria Tees
Mary Weiss
Laren Simpson
Levi Cooper Gaugler
Jack Goldberg
Morgan Foust
Southampton Free Library
RED PANDA
Jeffrey C. Mason
Pi McIntyre
Ronna and Dale Stoe
Diana & Robert Madden
Richard Cohen
Alex Snyder
Robert and Laura Wright
Vivian Jarret
Alicia Smith Roeser
Patricia Achuff
Julie
Stacy & Tin
Katelyn Marie Gilligan
Drew Duffy
Sheila
Gwen LeSage
Cece Solla
Emi Emi Joy Joy
John Otoole
George Nave
Morgan Craven
James and Patrick Bachulski
Amina Valocchi
Gabrielle Santiago
Rachel Grieb
Sophie Cossel
Rick Santangini
Sylvia Barman
Andrew Rongner-Cook
Mack Patterson
Brooke Lester
Teddi L. Buckius
William
Elias Olanoff
Skylar Thomas-Miari
James Paul Jones
Adam David
Tyler Swartz
Benjamin Kozlowski
Patrick Heintz
Ainsley Fox
Emily Hammerschmidt
Tulsi Bowles
Grace Quinn
Porter Lonergan
Tessa & Jack Spuhler
Brianna Moran
Patti
James Dennis
Emma Curtis
Olivia Fox
Ava Salamone
Olivia Pierson
Axel Riccadonna
Jessica Lara
Shay Leigh Sinnamon
Patricia Achuff
Sean M
Aidan & Brendan Connell
Noel Kimball
Jack Guarino
Julius Guarino
Lynne Amori
The Tumelty Family
Michael DePalma
Matt Wheeler
Joanne Niemkiewicz
Sadie Mayer
Leo Goldberg
Lexus and Gable Cadmus
Robin & James
POE
Girl Scout Troop 7043
SLOTH
Kelsey Taylor McGuire
Carrie E. Meeker
Susan T. Miller
Manor Elementary School
Kelsey O’Hara
Zachary Beattie
April Conyers
Mallory Haydt
Joseph McCreavy
Molly
Cassidy Bruno
Bridgens and Miller Family
Shyloh Dugan
M Medical Spa
Kerri
Virginia Campbell
Halle Houser
Tracy Dooley
Julie Gerhart-Rothholz
The Marsh Family
Allie Schroeder
Wesley Mayer
Matt Wasilauski
Geo
Naomi Miller
Lea and Gregory Davis
Ryleigh and Kaelyn Seelal
Ed & Elaine Green
Jessica Swanson
Riley
Sage
Cheryl Bechler
Ryan Pierson
Ella Losey
Evie Connelly
Jordan Diaz
Kristyn Ehleben
G8 Class Pet
Sydney Mueller
Nate Makowicz
Maggie Savarese
Girl Scout Troop 28146