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Adopt-an-Animal Holiday Special

Give the Perfect Gift!

With the holidays fast approaching, it’s time to start shopping for family and friends! This holiday season, we are offering a limited-time Adopt-an-Animal special that includes not one, but two Magellanic penguins plush animals!

The Magellanic penguin is one of 18 penguin species, including two that are found in Antarctica. Magellanic penguins are found along the coasts of Chile and Argentina and are listed as near threatened by the IUCN.

For just $49.99, you can gift an Adopt-an-Animal gift set that includes a pair of plush Magellanic penguins, an adoption certificate, fun facts about the animal, a postcard and a peppermint candy stick. Your purchase supports the Zoo’s mission to connect, care and conserve. To purchase this special holiday gift, follow these steps:

  1. Visit the Adopt-an-Animal web page
  2. Click the penguin photo
  3. Click “Adopt me today”
  4. Click on PROMO tab at the top
  5. Enter GIFT24 in caps, click next
  6. Select “Buy Now” – Adopt-an-Animal Penguin
  7. Add the “Friend” level to your cart, click next
  8. Click “Complete” (or add a tribute)
  9. Sign in or create an account
  10. Payment required

If you wish to receive your gift purchase before December 24th that the deadline for this special Adopt-an-Animal holiday offer is Tuesday, December 12, 2024. We will continue to honor this special through the month of December