Adopt an Animal
The Adopt an Animal program offers a wonderful opportunity to contribute to the care of the Academy’s animals and support the museum’s efforts to raise awareness about the threats these species face in the wild.
$29 – Blacktip Reef Shark Adoption ($19 for Academy members)
- Shark plush (10 inches long)
- Adoption certificate*
- Fun animal facts with photo*
- Tax deductibility
* Web download
$49 – African Penguin Adoption ($39 for Academy members)
- Penguin plush (12 inches tall)
- Adoption certificate*
- Fun animal facts with photo*
- Desktop wallpaper*
- Tax deductibility
- 10% discount to Penguins+Pajamas
* Web download
$89 – Claude, the Albino Alligator Adoption ($79 for Academy members)
- Claude plush (21 inches long)
- Adoption certificate*
- Fun animal facts with photo*
- Desktop wallpaper*
- Claude video
- Academy eNewsletter
- Tax deductibility
- 10% discount to Penguins + Pajamas
* Web download
Thank You
Claude’s Adopters:
- Kellie Nicole Brown
- Mary Lynn Papakhian
- Kerry Policy
- Susan Dugger-Mathison
- Madeleine Jeanne Mount
- Karene and Vanessa Amendola & Huckins
- Sara and Dan Boxer
- Trina Clayton
- Nancy Ellen Kedzierski
- Brandon Lim
- The Heitz Family
- Vincent Wills
- Tricia Peterson
- Jill Carrano
- Mae Rose Bellagio
Where does my money go?
The Academy spends close to $150,000 each year for food for the animals. For example, over $11,000 is spent annually on fresh produce and over $6,000 is spent on one type of fish for the African penguins.
Contact Us |
For more information about the Adopt an Animal program call (415) 379-5421 or email .
Gift Memberships |
Give the gift of the Academy to your friends, family, and loved ones. To purchase a gift membership, call (800) 794-7576 or click here.
Academy Sleepovers |
Camp out for a night at the Academy and see the museum in a whole new light with our new sleepover package.


