Valentine's Day Adoption Package

A heartfelt gift makes waves. Adopt a California sea lion for your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day!

California sea lions are playful and athletic animals. They can do impressive flips and jumps, and their torpedo-shaped bodies allow them to dive to depths up to 1,000 feet. Your gift will make everyone – your loved one, our Zoo team and our sea lions — clap for joy! Proceeds from your adoption go toward the animals’ care and feeding.

This special adoption includes:

• A 12-inch California sea lion plush toy with a 2025 commemorative tag (while supplies last)
• Personalized adoption certificate
• Valentine's Day greeting card from you
• Color photo with animal facts
• Car decal
• Name on the Zoo Parents Donor Wall and website for one year
• Invitation to the Zoo Parents Picnic

Purchase

Each adoption is lovingly and personally packed. We will mail your order within 14-21 business days of receipt. Due to delays in postal processing, please allow as much time as possible when placing your order for delivery. Supplies are limited. Anniversary seals and renewal commemorative gifts, when applicable, will be mailed.

Online

This adoption package is $60 when purchased online and includes shipping and handling for locations within the contiguous United States. We will mail your order within 14-21 business days of receipt.

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Phone

This adoption package is $60 when purchased by phone and includes shipping and handling for locations within the contiguous United States. We will mail your order within 14-21 business days of receipt.

• Call (314) 646-4771, option 2, during regular business hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

At the Zoo

Save $10 when you purchase and pick up your California sea lion adoption package at a Saint Louis Zoo Welcome Desk. This special in-person, take-home price is $50 (applies to on-site, non-shipped sales only). On-site purchases are available through Feb. 14.

• Welcome Desks are located at Zoo entrances: North Entrance (The Living World building) on Government Drive is open daily during Zoo hours. South Entrance on Wells Drive is open Friday through Sunday and on holidays.

Proceeds

All proceeds go directly toward the care and feeding of the animals. See more about the Zoo Parents Program.