Adopt Hugo the Galapagos tortoise, a cuddly koala or even a rare threatened species like the Tasmanian devil. Individuals, families, clubs, groups, schools and organisations can sponsor their favourite animal by adopting a Crazy Critter.

By being the proud adoptee of an animal at the Australian Reptile Park, you will be helping cover the daily costs involved in caring for the animals including feeding, heating and qualified daily care from zoo keepers. You will be assisting in the conservation of some of the world's most endangered species by supporting the Park's breeding and education programs.

And that's not all! Your adoption will also help save human lives by supporting the Park's snake and spider venom programs.

Whether it is a gift, something for yourself, in recognition of a special occasion or a group purchase, adopting a Crazy Critter is a great option for any animal lover

About the Program
The Crazy Critter Adoption program runs for a period of 12 months from the date the application is processed. There are 6 adoption packages to choose from and each comes with a list of Adoptee benefits. Every adoptee receives tickets to the annual Crazy Critter Adoption BBQ held in November each year. This BBQ is a chance for the Australian Reptile Park Staff and Management to thank the adoptees for their generous support. The BBQ also provides the adoptees the opportunity to get right up close to and, where possible, hold or touch, their adopted animal.

Benefits
The biggest benefit of all is the satisfaction of knowing that your contribution is helping provide the best possible food and care for animals in the zoo.

$75      * A personalised adoption certificate
           * Nature notes on your adopted species
           *Your name on the adoption thank you page featured on the Park's website
           * Two invitations to the annual Crazy Critter Adoption BBQ

$100    * All benefits listed above
           * One extra invitation to the Crazy Critter Adoption BBQ (3 tickets in total)

$150    * All benefits listed above
           * One extra invitation to the Crazy Critter Adoption BBQ (4 tickets in total)
           * Your name on the Crazy Critter Adoption Board situated on the grounds of the Park

$200    * All benefits listed above
           * One complimentary Family Pass to the Park (2adults & 2children)

$300    *  All benefits listed above
           * One digital photo with a koala or python
           * An Australian Reptile Park Pack including a travel mug, cap, water ball, pen and macadamia nuts

$500    * All benefits listed above
           * One Annual Family Pass instead of the standard family pass

Featuring in 2007/2008 - the Tasmanian Devil
The Tasmanian devil population has plummeted in recent years due to the spreading of a facial tumour known as Devil Facial Tumour Disease (DFTD). DFTD has wiped out more than 60% of the Tasmanian devil population in Tasmania and the species is on the verge of extinction. The Australian Reptile Park is the allotted zoo in NSW to participate in a joint ARAZPA/Tasmanian authority program named 'Project Ark'. 'Project Ark' has been established in an effort to secure the future of the species through breeding programs, by supplying 4 zoos on the mainland with Tasmanian devils free from the disease. Mainland wildlife parks have been chosen as they are well away from the diseased areas. On December 1st 2006, the Australian Reptile Park received 10 of these Tasmanian devils and is currently the only zoo in NSW breeding this species. If needed, animals bred from this program will be released in Tasmania to help re-establish the species in the wild. You can help support this vital breeding program by adopting a Tasmanian devil at the Australian Reptile Park. Click here for further details on the work the Australian Reptile Park is doing to help the Tasmanian Devil.

Animals available for adoption
Click here to view Adoption List

Download Application Form to Adopt a Crazy Critter

The Australian Reptile Park would like to thank the following people and organisations for their invaluable support for the Park's Adopt a Crazy Critter program. Their generosity will ensure these animals will continue to receive the high standard of care they deserve while also assisting in the implementation of important captive breeding and other conservation and research projects.