Choose from numerous animals with our Adoption Gift Sets, each adoption pack comes with a Gift Registration Form, Welcome Letters and Booklets/Information on the chosen animals/species. Once registered, you'll receive a certificate, photograph and occasional newsletters (dependent on the charity).

All adoption packs purchased will assist a particular animal charity, charity will depend on which animal you choose!


ADOPT A SEA TURTLE
Adopt an endangered species of sea turtle for 12 months and make a real difference to their future survival. Three different species to choose from.


ADOPT A PANDA
In association with Pandas International, this gift enables you to adopt a giant panda for 12 months. Inside the tin is a host of panda information, a stunning colour poster and easy-to-follow instructions on how to adopt.


ADOPT A SHARK
In association with SEA LIFE, adopt a blacktip reef shark for 12 months and find out all about sharks!


ADOPT A DINOSAUR
Adopt a dinosaur for 12 months and support the Natural History Museum, its research and its collections, including the many dinosaurs that are housed there.


ADOPT A PENGUIN
In association with SEA LIFE, adopt a Humboldt penguin for 12 months and help to ensure a safe future for this vulnerable species of penguin.


ADOPT A MEERKAT
Adopt a wild meerkat in South Africa for 12 months and support Meerkat Magic, a wild meerkat conservation project. Find out all about these delightful animals!


ADOPT A PANDA
In association with Pandas International, this gift enables you to adopt a giant panda for 12 months. Inside the tin is a host of panda information, a stunning colour poster and easy-to-follow instructions on how to adopt.


ADOPT A BIG CAT
Adopt an endangered species of big cat for 12 months. Five species of big cat to choose from. 


ADOPT A MONKEY
Adopt a vulnerable species of monkey or ape for 12 months. Five species of endangered monkey and ape to choose from including chimpanzee, orangutan and gorilla.


ADOPT A HORSE
Adopt a horse - help to ensure the survival of wild mustangs - an historic breed. Find out all about mustang horses. Your adoption will help to protect a wild mustang herd in the USA.


ADOPT A GIRAFFE
Adopt Giraffe for 12 months. By adopting a giraffe, you will support Colchester Zoo’s charity, Action for the Wild. Includes easy-to-follow instructions – register online or by post to adopt a giraffe. Upon registration you will receive a personalised supporter certificate, a giraffe photograph, one free ticket to Colchester Zoo, a Behind the Scenes Experience discount voucher, and conservation updates.


ADOPT AN OWL
Help in the rescue and rehabilitation of owls – adopt a rescued owl for 12 months. Five different species to choose from.


ADOPT A POLAR BEAR
In association with Polar Bears International (PBI), this gift enables you to adopt a polar bear for 12 months. Inside the tin is a host of polar information, a stunning colour poster and easy-to-follow instructions on how to adopt.


ADOPT A DONKEY
Adopt a donkey for 12 months at the Island Farm Donkey Sanctuary (IFDS), a registered donkey charity.


ADOPT AN ELEPHANT
Adopt an African elephant for 12 months. By adopting an elephant, you will support Colchester Zoo’s charity, Action for the Wild. Includes easy-to-follow instructions – register online or by post to adopt an elephant. Upon registration you will receive a personalised supporter certificate, an elephant photograph, one free ticket to Colchester Zoo, a Behind the Scenes Experience discount voucher, and conservation updates.