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Adopt an Asian elephant from the Saint Louis Zoo this holiday season

The Saint Louis Zoo’s adoption package includes a plush toy elephant!
Credit: Saint Louis Zoo

ST. LOUIS — If you’re looking for a gift idea this holiday season, you can adopt an Asian elephant from the Saint Louis Zoo.

The Saint Louis Zoo’s adoption package includes a plush toy elephant (while supplies last) with a commemorative tag, personalized adoption certificate, color photo with animal facts, car decal, semi-annual newsletter, invitation to the annual zoo parents’ picnic and the recipient’s name on the zoo’s donor wall and website for one year.

The holiday adoption is $50 and includes shipping and handling to anywhere in the U.S.

Save $5 if you order by Nov. 15 or purchase and pick up the package at zoo welcome desks. Discounts cannot be combined. Place orders by Dec. 6 for delivery by Dec. 24. Proceeds go directly toward the care and feeding of the animals. Order adoptions online at stlzoo.org/holidayadoption, by phone at 314-646-4771 or in person at zoo welcome desks.

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