Adopt a sun bear from just £5 a month
Our adoptions make the perfect gift for the sun bear lover in your life, or a treat for yourself!
Choose how much you can support, with a monthly direct debit for £5, £8 or £10. All monthly adoptions come with:
- Thank you plaque
Your chosen adopter name will be displayed on a ‘Thank you’ plaque by the sun bear habitat.
- A welcome pack
Every adopter gets a certificate, postcard, car sticker and fact sheet about sun bears.
- A soft toy
A cuddly sun bear toy, perfect to add to a gift!
- Regular updates
As well as reading our exclusive quarterly magazine, Our Zoo, you can enjoy three email updates per year about the sun bears at Chester Zoo.
Chester Zoo sun bear adoption
When you adopt a sun bear at Chester Zoo, you'll be directly contributing to our species-saving work.
‘Thank you’ recognition
Every adopter’s name is showcased on a plaque near the sun bears.
A welcome pack
Every adoption gets a certificate, postcard, car sticker and fact sheet about their chosen animal.
Regular updates
Enjoy reading our exclusive magazine, Our Zoo, four times a year, including behind-the-scenes videos and insights into our ground-breaking conservation work.
How your adoption will help sun bears
Sun bears are under threat.
Wild populations continue to decline due to habitat destruction for plantations development and illegal logging, as well as poaching and taking their cubs for trade. With your help, we believe our conservation research can influence the sustainability of endangered species and inspire others to join us in our challenge to protect our planet’s biodiversity.
Together we can help save this wonderful species from extinction.
Frequently asked questions
You can adopt an animal for £5, £8 or £10 a month. An initial payment of £5, £8 or £10 will be made by credit or debit card plus £4 postage (or collection from Chester Zoo is free). Bank details will need to be provided so Chester Zoo can debit your chosen monthly amount from your account.