Adopt a baby elephant for Christmas
(04/12/2008)

ZSL London and Whipsnade Zoo’s are gearing up for the holiday season with gifts galore – so if you fancy your own shopping safari why not order a gift with a difference.

Fancy getting a gorilla, an elephant or a tiger in a box for Christmas? No ZSL London and Whipsnade Zoo’s aren’t giving away their animals, but they are selling endangered teddies.

The SOS ‘Save Our Species’ Box is the gift that shows you care. All the profits from its sale go to directly supporting ZSL’s conservation - ensuring that both your loved one and rare Sumatran tigers have a roaring Christmas.

The three exclusive animals including western lowland gorillas and Asian elephants arrive in their very own special box with a conservation passport, an SOS magnet and £5 off admissions voucher which can be used on a visit to ZSL London Zoo or Whipsnade Zoo. The gift is suitable for children aged 3+ and for just £25 – gives you your very own passport to a merry Christmas!

Or if you can’t be bothered to wrap a present why not adopt one of ZSL’s most loved animals. This unique gift will leave you with a warm feeling as all your money supports ZSL’s conservation work around the world. If you have forgotten a present or haven’t had time to shop then adopting an animal might be just up your street.

At the click of a button for only £30 you can adopt one of 20 different animals ranging from Raja, ZSL London Zoo’s 10 year-old komodo dragon to Leelee, ZSL Whipsnade Zoo’s very own baby elephant. This year’s gift gives you an interactive behind the scenes look of the animal’s homes and regular emails telling you what your adoptee has been getting up to - it’s like owning your very own Zoo.

Alternatively, by buying a gift ticket a friend’s pass or a gift membership for either ZSL London or Whipsnade Zoo. Gift membership is perfect if your want a present which you can use all year round as the lucky holder gets free access to the Zoo of their choice.

If choosing your husband’s Christmas present is becoming a nightmare then why not make his dream come true and make him a Keeper for a Day. A once-in-a-lifetime gift which is sure to leave a lasting impression. Keeper for a Day allows animal lovers to get up close and personal with some of the most famous animals in Britain. The day is available for anyone aged 16 + and gives a rare insight into the mind of a zookeeper.

Prices:
Friend of ZSL Pass (ZSL London and Whipsnade Zoo) - £61
Gift Membership (choose between ZSL London or Whipsnade Zoo) - £50
Gift Ticket – Adult - £15.50 Child - £12.50
Keeper for a Day - £260
Introduction to Zoo Keeping - £165