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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
100 lbs. apples
120 lbs. bananas
135 lbs. onions
80 lbs. spinach
100 lbs. celery
30 lbs. grapes
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170 lbs. potatoes
80 lbs. green beans
350 lbs. lettuce
30 lbs. oranges
200 lbs. carrots |
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 age 5 to 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.
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Choose your favorite animal at the Zoo:
Large Mammals
African Wild Dog*
Bactrian camel*
Baringo giraffe
Black rhino*
Grevy's zebra*
Harbor seal
Malayan sun bear*
Polar bear
Spectacled bear*
Primates
Black howler monkey*
Bolivian gray titi monkey*
Cotton-top tamarin*
DeBrazza's monkey*
White-cheeked gibbon* |
Birds
American bald eagle*
Cinereous vulture*
Chilean flamingo
King penguin
Rockhopper penguin
Snowy owl
Toco toucan*
White stork
Small Mammals
Fennec fox
Mountain fruit bat
Naked mole rat
Three-banded armadillo
Reptiles
Dwarf crocodile*
Radiated tortoise*
Green tree python*
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Big Cats
African lion
Amur leopard*
Black leopard*
Mountain lion*
Siberian tiger*
Snow leopard*
Farm-in-the-Zoo Presented by John Deere
Chicken
Cow
Goat
Pig
Pony
Sheep |
*Denotes threatened or endangered animal.
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.
Group ADOPT an Animal Levels/Benefits |
For a donation of $25–$99, your group will receive:
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Official ADOPT an Animal certificate |
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Wallet-size photo of ADOPTed animal* |
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Curriculum folder and materials |
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For $100–$249, your group will receive all of the above plus:
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ADOPT an Animal talk at Lincoln Park Zoo (maximum 40 participants) |
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An individual-level membership for one adult leader |
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8"X10" photo of ADOPTed animal* |
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For $250–$499, your group will receive all of the above plus:
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Name recognition in the zoo’s Annual Report |
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40 ADOPT an Animal bookmarks |
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Up to 40 personalized ADOPT an Animal certificates for participants |
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For $500 and up, your group will receive all of the above plus:
A special day at the zoo, including:
Up-close animal encounters
Guided tour of zoo grounds
Special behind-the-scenes tour+ |
*Photo benefits apply only to animals listed above.
+Due to age restrictions, K–1 will receive a special ADOPT an Animal talk.
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Click here to view the current schools and youth groups who
have helped make a difference at Lincoln Park Zoo.
Questions? Please call 312/742-2322 for more information. |
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