Adopt a Living Dinosaur

Dinosaurs may be extinct, but we have dragons right here at the Memphis Zoo. Komodo Dragons! These giant reptiles recently had a baby for the first time in Memphis Zoo history, and this is your chance to help us care for this new arrival.

Things to Know

All adoptions are valid for one full year. Animals are living creatures. Unfortunately, they may become ill or die, or they may be transferred to another zoo. If your adopted animal leaves our Zoo, your adoption will be transferred to another animal. All adopted animals remain in the care of the Memphis Zoo and no ownership rights are conferred by this "adoption."

Adoption Levels

Adopt any animal at one of the following levels and receive:

Friend $25

Personalized adoption certificate, keeper notes with a picture of your animal, plus an Adopt-An-Animal window decal

Komodo Special $35

All of the above, plus this dinosaur plush toy

Keeper $50

All of the above benefits, plus: Plush toy of your adopted animal (if available) If not available, will be substituted with a subscription to the Zoo's bi-monthly magazine, Exzooberance

Protector $100

All of the above benefits, plus: 2 one-day tickets to the Zoo* "Meet the Keeper" session at the Zoo

Guardian $300

All of the above benefits, plus: 2 additional one-day tickets to the Zoo* 8x10 color photo of your animal