Symbolic Animal Adoption

Support the Bronx Zoo's conservation work in the park and around the world!

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a Symbolic Adoption

Want to give mom something wildly special this year? Surprise her with a Mom & Baby cuddly pair of plush animals and adoption certificate to celebrate Mother’s Day. By symbolically adopting mom & baby giraffes, sloths, or sea otters for your mom, you can let her know how much she means, while supporting the Bronx Zoo's conservation work in the park and around the world.

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*Symbolic animal adoption is only available to U.S. residents. We are unable to ship to P.O boxes at this time. The Wildlife Conservation Society is committed to getting your order to you in a timely fashion however, there may be shipping delays beyond our control. If you need more information, feel free to email us membership@wcs.org, subject: Symbolic Adoption.

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