Lincoln Park Zoo

The animals at Lincoln Park Zoo gobble up their vegetables in astonishing quantities. Just how much do they eat? Zoo animals eat nearly 40,000 pounds, or about 20 tons, of produce each and every week. A typical “grocery list” for a week at the zoo might include

An ADOPT an Animal sponsorship is an opportunity for your school or youth group to get involved and to help us feed the zoo’s animals. Inspire children ages 5–12 to learn the importance of wildlife conservation and teamwork. Choose a favorite animal—one that symbolizes your school mascot or reflects your concern for a specific endangered animal—then, develop a creative way to raise money for your ADOPT an Animal donation.

Choose your favorite animal at the Zoo:



All of the animals at Lincoln Park Zoo may be ADOPTed. If your favorite member of the zoo family is not listed here, write the name of the animal in the space provided on the order page.

Questions? Please call 312-742-2322 for more information.

Group ADOPTers

$100–$249
Christian Heritage Academy, Winnetka, IL—A West African Dwarf Crocodile
Gurnee School District 66, Gurnee, IL—A Baringo Giraffe
Horace Mann Elementary School, Oak Park, IL—A Pygmy Hippopotamus
Nettlehorst Elementary School, Chicago, IL—A Snow Leopard
Niles Public Library, Niles, IL—A Red Panda
Episcopal Preschool, Lake Forest, IL—A Red Wolf
Chicago Preschool Academy, Inc, Chicago, IL—A Black Bear
St. Florian School, Chicago, IL—A Rockhopper Penguin
Bridgeport Catholic: South Campus, Chicago, IL—A Cow
Reavis Elementary School, Lansing, IL—A Chimpanzee
Greeley School, Winnetka, IL—A Polar Bear
Akiba-Schechter Day School, Chicago, IL—A Naked Mole Rat
Mrs. Shoemaker's Class at Ravinia School, Highland Park, IL—An American Beaver

$250-$499

$500-$1,499
Budlong School, Chicago, IL—A Red Wolf
Palmer School-Rm. 202, Chicago, IL—A Sand Cat
Queen of All Saints School, Chicago, IL—An Amur Tiger

$1,500+