A stuffed toy dolphin, a certificate of adoption, and informational papers rest on a bench, with a real dolphin swimming in a pool in the background.

Adopt an Animal

When you symbolically adopt an animal, you support the Aquarium’s mission to engage people with animals, inspire appreciation for our seas, and support wildlife conservation.

Choose to symbolically adopt an ocelot, river otter, dolphin, sea turtle, flamingo, or a ray. You will receive special benefits, such as:

  • Animal plush (dependent on donation value)
  • Personalized adoption certificate
  • Glossy photo
  • Fun Facts sheet about your adopted animal
  • Wildlife Rescue car decal and sticker
  • The satisfaction of knowing you are helping to support the care of animals at the Texas State Aquarium

A plush otter toy, certificate of adoption, and a photo of a real otter are displayed together on blue tissue paper, with an aquarium tank in the background.
River Otter
A plush dolphin, certificate of adoption, and dolphin photo rest on tissue paper in front of an aquarium window, where a live dolphin swims underwater in the background.
Dolphin
Two flamingos touch beaks, forming a heart shape. In front of them are a stuffed pink flamingo toy, an adoption certificate, and a pin reading Rescue, all displayed on pink flamingo-patterned paper. Rocks are in the background.
Flamingo
A close-up of an ocelot standing outdoors next to a gift box containing a plush ocelot toy, adoption certificate, and informational booklet. Greenery and rocks are visible in the background.
Ocelot
A smiling woman in a black hoodie holds a small sea turtle and a box containing a plush turtle, certificate, and aquarium rescue materials, standing in front of a Texas State Aquarium Rescue sign.
Sea Turtle
A dolphin balances a green and blue beach ball on its nose while partly submerged in a pool, with a rocky wall in the background.

Delivery by Mail

Packages are shipped via US Priority Mail.
Shipping included in price.
No international shipping.

Local pick-up

If you live locally or plan on visiting Texas State Aquarium, we have a convenient pick-up option for you! Please plan for 24-48 hours from when you place your order to allow for our packaging time. Our office will call the number you provide to arrange a pick-up time.

Celebrating a graduate, birthday, or anniversary? Tell us in the form below so we can customize the package!

Submit Form Below to Adopt

CONTACT US

Port Corpus Christi Center for wildlife rescue
Melanie Holland

Corporate Partner Coordinator
361.881.1270
[email protected]