Adopt a giant otter from just £5 a month
Our adoptions make the perfect gift for the giant otter 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 giant otter habitat.
- A welcome pack
Every adopter gets a certificate, postcard, car sticker and fact sheet about giant otters.
- A soft toy
A cuddly giant otter 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 penguins at Chester Zoo.
Chester Zoo giant otter adoption
When you adopt a giant otter at Chester Zoo, you'll be directly contributing to our species-saving work.
How your adoption helps
Giant otters are threatened by human activity. Territory expansion, mining and hunting are some of the factors causing their numbers to decrease. Our conservation research can make a difference, but we need your help.
A welcome pack
Every adoption comes with a welcome letter, certificate, picture of your adopted animal, fact sheet, thank you card, adopter card sticker, plus your name on a 'thank you' plaque by the giant otter habitat.
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.
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.