MOORPARK COLLEGE

Adopt-an-Animal Program

taj the tigerWant to help the EATM Program?

You can Adopt an Animal at....

America's Teaching Zoo

Anyone can adopt an animal...

Individuals, families, school groups, service organizations, even your company!

  • America's Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College houses over 150 different animals of more than 90 species.
  • Many of these animals are endangered in the wild, while others have been permanently disabled or otherwise could not survive on their own.
  • This outstanding animal collection is utilized in the instruction of students in the Exotic Animal Training and Management (EATM) Program.
  • The EATM Program was established in 1974, and is the only college program of its kind in the United States.
  • The students learn the most modern methods of animal care, nutrition, and behavior modification.
  • The students also learn how to do educational presentations featuring the animals.
  • Each year, more than 12,000 school children visit the Wildlife Theater where they learn to appreciate and understand wildlife.

It is very expensive to operate the Exotic Animal Training and Management program. The cost just to feed the animals at the Teaching Zoo is more than $40,000 per year. You can help by participating in the Adopt-An-Animal Program.

scooter the monkeyWhen you adopt an animal, you become a Wildlife Parent, or you can give an adoption as a gift. Either way, you show support for America's Teaching Zoo, and demonstrate your genuine love for the animal kingdom. Your adopted animal, of course, remains at the zoo, receiving the very best care possible.

Become a Wildlife Parent today and help us care for these wonderful animals.

You'll be glad you did.

There are two ways to become a Wildlife Parent!

  1. You can pay for a share of the care and feeding costs by making a donation of at least $20 to the animal of your choice.
    You will receive:
    • An attractive adoption certificate (suitable for framing) telling everyone that you are a wildlife supporter.
    • A fact sheet telling you about the animal you have adopted.

  2. You can pay the cost of feeding the animal of your choice for one year (refer to the price list below).
    You will receive:
    • An adoption certificate.
    • A fact sheet about your animal.
    • A color photograph of your animal
    • The privilege to visit your animal one Sunday each month at the Teaching Zoo.

Adoptions can even be given as gifts!
Adopt a fox for your girlfriend, a graceful falcon for a dance recital, a water buffalo for your boss,
a minature pig for your diet partner, or a swift deer for a marathoner.
The possibilities are endless. Use your imagination and surprise your friends, family and co-workers with a gift like no other.
For any occasion.
Recipients of gift adoptions are entitled to all the joy and benefits of being an adoptive wildlife parent listed above.
Adoption materials may be sent to you or directly to the lucky recipient.

Choose your favorite animal.... and become a Wildlife Parent Today!
Applying is easy... just select your favorite animal from the list, complete the adoption application,
return it to the Teaching Zoo, and we'll take care of the rest!
Due to popularity, some animals may have more than one adoptive parent.
Teaching Zoo animals are subject to change.
If your animal should leave the Teaching Zoo permanently for some reason, your donation will be used (and appreciated) to care for other animals.
If you have any questions, please call America's Teaching Zoo at (805) 378-1441

Complete the adoption application below and return it, with payment to:

America's Teaching Zoo
Adopt an Animal Program
Moorpark College
7075 Campus Road
Moorpark, CA 93021-1695

  Application for Adoption --- Click here to open the adoption form...

Animals available for adoption and Price List

florida box turtleReptiles, Amphibians & Insects

$35
Florida Box Turtle "Tilly"
Western Hog Nose snake "Piglet"
Australian Water Dragon lizard "Dundee"
Savanah Monitor Lizard "Dino"
Argentine Tegu lizard "Maximus"
Bearded Dragon Lizard "Spike"
Corn Snake "Sammyl"
Kenyan Sand Boas "Kia & Kio" (both for $35)
Hissing Cockroaches (no-names) -- ADOPT ALL 200+ - for only $35..!!!!
Chilean Rose-haried Tarantula "Bugg"

$45
Snapping Turtle "Sally"
american alligatorLeopard Tortoise "Little Joe"
Sulcata Tortoise "Tremor"
American Alligator "Happy"

$65
Indian Python "Ceylon"
Red Tailed Boa "Lizzie"
Burmese Python "Morty"

$100
Galapagos Tortoise "Clarence"
(83 years old in 2008)
(He weighs 516 pounds and eats a great deal !)

Birds

$45
Wood Duck "Decoy"
Spur-Winged Plover "Chick"
emuGolden Pheasant "065"
Blue Crane "Delilah"

$65
Red Crested Turaco "Zeta"
White Cheeked Turaco "Curly Bird"
White Cheeked Turaco "Bwana"
Abdim Stork "Rorke"
Double Yellow-Headed Amazon Parrot "Barney"
Double Yellow-Headed Amazon Parrot "Cowboy"
Blue-fronter Parrot "Hollywood"
African Gray Parrot "Cookie"
African Gray Parrot "Malaika"
Chattering Lory "Cain"
Emu "Julietta"

$85
Raven "Ebony"
Raven "Wakwa"
turkey vultureTurkey Vulture "Puppy"
Catalina Macaw "Salsa"
Catalina Macaw "Gabby"
Military Macaw "Kiley"
Moluccan Cockatoo "Peaches"
Scarlet Macaw "Chieftan"
Scarlet Macaw "Rox"
Blue and Gold Macaw "Cyrano"
Blue and Gold Macaw "Rio"
Blue and Gold Macaw "Banjo"
Green-winged Macaw "Rodan"
Barn Owl "Sweet Pea"
Barn Owl "Alba"
Great Horned Owl "Nova"
Harris Hawk "Harrison"
Laughing Kookaburra "Gumdrop"
Red Tailed Hawk "Arrow"

$125
Golden Eagle "Laramie"
Bald Eagle "Ghost"
Abysinnian Ground Hornbill "Beaker"
Abysinnian Ground Hornbill "Wilhemina"
(or adopt both Hornbills for $200)
Swainson's Toucans "Rico & Ignacio" (both birds for $125)

Mammals

$45
Fennec Fox "Felix"
Opossum "Weazer"
Patagonian Cavy "Starsky"
Kinkajou "Nadia"
Squirrel Monkey "Tyson"
Squirrel Monkey "Mojo"chinchilla
Sugar Gliders "Darwin, Chip & Dale" -- all 3 for $45..!!
Chinchilla "Aladdin"
Domestic Rabbit "Dusty"
Geoffreys Tamarin "Ozz"
Red-handed Tamarin "BobBon"
Red-handed Tamarin Meiko"
Agouti "Nuez"
Domestic Dog "Jade"
White-nosed Coati "Paco"

pot-bellied pig$65
Indian-crested Porcupine "Rupee"
African Pygmy Goat "Wendell"
Sheep - 4 - a whole bunch!!! "Sadie, Lizzie, Baby, Belle" Adopt the flock - $65
Capuchin Monkey "Bennie"
Ring-Tailed Lemur "Lenny"
Ring-Tailed Lemur "Maha Jenga"
Yucatan Miniature Pig "Baxter"
Yucatan Miniature Pig "Hamiliton"
Pot-bellied Mini-Pig "Larry"
Pot-bellied Mini-Pig "Maureen"
Pot-bellied Mini-Pig "Curly"
(or adopt all 3 mini-pigs for $100...!!!)
Miniature Horse "Nicholas"
Bobcat "Sierra"
Bobcat "Sampson"
Racoon "Buddy"
Racoon "Friday" skunk
Ringtail Cat "Matt"
White-Faced Capuchin Monkey "Michelle"
White-throated Capuchin Monkey "Scooter"
Striped Skunk "Rowdy"

$75
Red Fox "Todd"
Beaver "Hudson"
Coatis "Scout & Boo" $75 for both...!!!
Ocelot "Mowgli"

$100
Coyote "C.J."
Caracal "Samburu"
Tufted-Capuchin Monkey Troop - 7 - adopt all seven for $100
"Mango, Calvin, Elvis, Flash, Skittles, Izzy and Sunshine"

$125
Black-Handed Spider Monkey "Indy"
Black-Handed Spider Monkey "Maya"
Black-Handed Spider Monkey "Cindy-Lu"
Binturong "Chance"
Vervet Monkeys "Benji, Annie & Sydney"   All 3 for $125...!!!

$225
Serval "Mazoe"
Serval "Spitz"
Serval "Shaba"
Olive Baboon "Olive"
Olive Baboon "Rosie"
Concolor Gibbon "Samantha"
Grey Wolf "Legend"
mountain lionSiamangs "Malay, Kera & Oliver"   All 3 Siamangs for $225...!!!
Scottish Highland Cow "Dunny"
Juvenile Dromedary Camel "Forest"

$550
Dromedary Camel "Forrest"
Mountain Lion "Kisu"
Mountain Lion "Sage"
Mountain Lion "Spirit"
Spotted Hyena "Savuti"
African Lion "Kiara"
spotted hyenaWater Buffalo "Walter"
Scottish Highland Cow "Dunny"
(Adopt both Walter and Dunny for $700)

$1000
California Sea Lion "Schmoo II"

$2000
Bengal Tiger "Taj"

We are continuously adding new animals available for adoption.
Please check back again soon!
Animal list updated ..... July 2008

America's Teaching Zoo and The Exotic Animal Training and Management Program are part of Moorpark College, a non-profit public educational institution.

All adoptions and donations are tax-deductible.

We can provide a written receipt for any donations made. (Please give us several days notice)

Please call us at (805) 378-1441 to make any donation.

Application for Adoption

You can print the Application for Adoption from the link above. (.pdf file)
Or copy this form and mail it to us.


NAME ________________________________________________

ADDRESS _____________________________________________

______________________________________________________

______________________________________________________

PHONE _______________________________________________


Animal you would like to Adopt? _____________________________

Amount enclosed $ ____________ (check or money order - payable to "America's Teaching Zoo")

Is this adoption for you, or a gift? ___________

If this is a gift, please give us the name and address of the person.
We can send it directly to them, if you wish.

(Please allow 3-5 weeks for delivery of your materials)

Complete the adoption application above return to:

America's Teaching Zoo
Adopt an Animal Program
Moorpark College
7075 Campus Road
Moorpark, CA 93021-1695

Last Updated 7/9/08
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