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Animal Adoptions make great gift–for both the recipients and the Aquarium’s animals. Adoptions help us provide our animals with the highest quality nutrition, daily care, and medical attention possible.
The Oregon Coast Aquarium is a nonprofit organization that receives very little government funding, making Animal Adoptions and other forms of support critical to our mission. You can symbolically adopt any of the animals listed below. Adoptions will be mailed directly to the address of your choice; please allow 10 days for processing. Adoption gifts mailed outside of the continental United States will be subject to additional postage and shipping lead times.
1. CHOOSE YOUR ADOPTION PACKAGE
Choose from our three adoption package options: Digital, Classic, or Classroom!
A green, virtual alternative with more animals to choose from! Each order includes:
Please note this package does not include a plush or any physical materials.
Classic Adoption – $80
Our most popular adoption package! Each order includes:
Ideal for teachers or classes! Each order includes:
2. Choose your animal
Choose an animal to adopt and support!
Some animals can be adopted by name, such as Earle the Sea Otter, while others are simply the species of animal, like Leopard Shark. Don’t see who you’re looking for? Each adoption package features a different set of animals to choose from, be sure to check them all!
Digital Adoption Animals
Our digital-only adoptions feature a wider range of adoptable animals and digitally-exclusive resources! Please note these adoptions do not include a plush or any physical materials.
Choose from any of the following animals!
Classic Adoption Animals
Choose from any of the following animals!
Classroom Adoption Animals
Choose from any of the following animals!
3. Time to Adopt!
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Celebrating?
Get a grad cap or birthday hat added to any of our plush adoptions for free!
Just be sure to include “birthday hat” or “grad cap” in the comment box when purchasing and we’ll be sure your adoption arrives in style!!
Since opening in 1992, the Oregon Coast Aquarium has been a premier attraction on Oregon’s central coast and an enduring advocate for the health of our ocean. For over three decades this 501(c)3 non-profit organization has supported marine wildlife and fostered environmental stewardship through its education programs, community partnerships, and rehabilitation efforts. Accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums, the Oregon Coast Aquarium is consistently ranked as one of the top 10 aquariums in the U.S., providing visitors with opportunities to connect with 15,000 animals spanning 300 different species. The Oregon Coast Aquarium is located at 2820 S.E. Ferry Slip Rd., Newport, OR. Learn more about the Oregon Coast Aquarium and its vital work at aquarium.org, 541-867-3474. Follow us on Facebook or Twitter for the latest updates.
