Adopt a capybara from just £5 a month
Our adoptions make the perfect gift for the capybara lover in your life, or a treat for yourself!
Choose how much you can support, with a monthly direct debit for £5, £8 or £10. All monthly adoptions come with:
- Thank you plaque
Your chosen adopter name will be displayed on a ‘Thank you’ plaque by the capybara habitat.
- A welcome pack
Every adopter gets a certificate, postcard, car sticker and fact sheet about capybaras.
- A soft toy
A cuddly capybara toy, perfect to add to a gift!
- Regular updates
As well as reading our exclusive quarterly magazine, Our Zoo, you can enjoy three email updates per year about the capybaras at Chester Zoo.
Chester Zoo capybara adoption
When you adopt a capybara at Chester Zoo, you'll be directly contributing to our species-saving work.
‘Thank you’ recognition
Every adopter’s name is showcased on a plaque near the capybaras.
A welcome pack
Every adoption gets a certificate, postcard, car sticker and fact sheet about their chosen animal.
Regular updates
Enjoy reading our exclusive magazine, Our Zoo, four times a year, including behind-the-scenes videos and insights into our ground-breaking conservation work.
How your adoption will help capybaras
Capybaras are threatened by deforestation, habitat destruction, and illegal poaching. With your help, we believe our conservation research can influence the sustainability of endangered species and inspire others to join us in our challenge to protect our planet’s biodiversity.
Together we can help save this endangered species from extinction.
Frequently asked questions
You can adopt an animal for £5, £8 or £10 a month. An initial payment of £5, £8 or £10 will be made by credit or debit card plus £4 postage (or collection from Chester Zoo is free). Bank details will need to be provided so Chester Zoo can debit your chosen monthly amount from your account.