National Conservation Zoo

Opening times today: 10am - 4pm (Last entry at 3pm)

How your adoption will help Sumatran orangutans

Orangutans are critically endangered.

Their major threats in the wild include habitat loss due to palm oil farming, illegal hunting, and natural fires. With your help, we believe our conservation research can influence the sustainability of endangered species and inspire others to join us in our challenge to protect our planet’s biodiversity. 

Together we can help save this great species from extinction. 

Choose an adoption pack

Every adoption pack supports conservation.

Bronze

As well as helping to support our zoo, you’ll receive our standard welcome pack.

£45

Silver

As well as helping to support our zoo, your welcome pack will include x1 admission ticket.

£65

Gold

As well as helping to support our zoo, your welcome pack will include x2 admission tickets, zoo stationery and a tote bag.

£95

Junior

As well as helping to support our zoo, your welcome pack will include x2 admission tickets, a cuddly toy and kid’s activities.

£95

What you’ll receive

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A welcome pack

Every adopter gets a certificate, postcard, car sticker and fact sheet about their chosen animal. Choose silver, gold or junior and receive extra goodies! 

Sumatran Orangutan, 'Tuti'
‘Thank you’ recognition

Every adopter’s name is showcased on a plaque near their chosen animal. Most of our packages include admission tickets to visit the zoo and see how your adoption supports the vital work we do! 

Our Zoo Ipad
Regular updates

Enjoy reading our exclusive magazine, Our Zoo, four times a year, including behind-the-scenes videos and insights into our ground-breaking conservation work. 

Sumatran Orangutan Mum Emma Holding Her Baby Close At Chester Zoo
Treat the animal lover in your life with an animal adoption

Adoptions makes a huge difference at Chester Zoo. Your contribution will help fund vital conservation work as well as make someone's day.

Frequently asked questions

You can adopt an orangutan with Chester Zoo from just £45. This is a one-off payment for the whole year. 

A month before your adoption expires, you'll be given the option to renew for another year. At this point you're welcome to change the type of animal you adopt.