ADOPTIONS

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Your adoption donation will help offer your animal the highest quality food, enrichment and veterinary care.

 

Each animal species has its own distinct purpose towards our mission...

The BEARS at the GWDC were all wild bears at one point, and they have come to reside here for different reasons. Many were orphaned in the wild as young cubs before they had acquired the skills necessary to survive independently. Others were able to obtain human food, unsecured pet foods, garbage, and other food attractants, and therefore, they came to associate humans with food sources. These bears are labeled ‘nuisance bears’; if a nuisance bear, or problem bear, cannot be relocated in the wild, they are removed and euthanized if a captive facility cannot be found. Regardless of its age, once a bear is removed from the wild, it can never return. The GWDC is fortunate in that we have been able to give these animals a second chance.

The WOLVES are captive-born animals that lack the skills and abilities necessary to survive, therefore could never be released into the wild. The GWDC agreed to take numerous pups from different litters when they needed new homes. At the GWDC, in their habitats, these wolves were given the opportunity to develop strong social ties, similar to how they would develop mentally and socially in the wild and have since formed cohesive packs. They act as ambassadors, engendering a greater appreciation and understanding of this predator in the Yellowstone ecosystem.

The North American river OTTERS ambassadors have the dual role of helping to educate visitors about this unique species and the importance of maintaining a healthy riparian ecosystem; additionally, they provide the opportunity for grassroots involvement that will ultimately help save wild predators and the wild places in which they live.

The RAPTORS have all been diagnosed ‘non-releasable’ by veterinarians, and must remain in captivity. These birds have all sustained some type of injury or were abandoned as chicks making it impossible for them to survive in the wild.

 

 Adoption Details

  • No ownership rights are conferred by this adoption. All animals stay at the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center and remain under the care of our animal keepers team.
  • Not every animal has a corresponding animal plush. If your animal is not available, another plush may be substituted.
  • Please allow at least 2 weeks to process and mail orders, especially during Holidays.
  • Please remember, some animals may temporary be off-habitat during autumn/winter/spring.
  •  Adoptions are shipped for free via USPS First-Class or UPS and may take 5-10 business days to be delivered in US only. Delivery date and time cannot be guaranteed.
  • For International adoptions additional postage will be charged; please contact [email protected] for more questions

ANNUAL ADOPTION OPTIONS 

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VIRTUAL ADOPTION 

Adopt any bear, wolf, otter, raptor or Uinta ground squirrels and receive:

8x10 Digital Adoption certificate  and adoptee description 

Digital Newsletter

6 month update via email

Virtual Adoption

Full amount is tax deductible

 

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OLD FAITHFUL $45

Adopt any bear, wolf, otter, raptor or Uinta ground squirrels and receive:

8x10 Adoption certificate  and adoptee description 

8x10 photo of adopted animal

Refrigerator magnet or picture ornament of adopted animal

Newsletter

Species fact sheet

6 month update

$40.00 is tax deductible

 

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THE MADISON $100

Adopt any bear, wolf, otter or raptor and receive:

All of the 'Old Faithful' adoption benefits

Small animal plush toy (7"-9")

GWDC ball cap

$78.03 is tax deductible

 



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THE PACK $300

Adopt an entire wolf pack and receive:

All of the 'Old Faithful' adoption benefits

A mounted photo 8x10

Large animal plush toy (12"-14")

GWDC fleece blanket (58"x51")

GWDC water bottle

$257.73 is tax deductible

 



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 YELLOWSTONE PAIR $250

Adopt a pair of any animals (bear, wolf, otter or raptor) and receive:

All of the 'Old Faithful' adoption benefits

Two mounted photos 8x10 of each animal

Two small animal plush toys (7"-9")

GWDC fleece blanket (58"x51")

Adopt Yellowstone Pair

$217.65 is tax deductible



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GRAND TETON $500

Adopt any bear, wolf, otter or raptor and receive:

All of the 'Old Faithful' adoption benefits

A mounted photo

Medium plush toy 12” - 14”

Five admission passes

GWDC fleece blanket

GWDC ball cap

$376.40 is tax deductible



Condi

Condi

Grizzly Bears
$45.00 - $500.00
Coram

Coram

Grizzly Bears
$45.00 - $500.00
Nakina

Nakina

Grizzly Bears
$45.00 - $500.00
Seeley

Seeley

Grizzly Bears
$45.00 - $500.00
Spirit

Spirit

Grizzly Bears
$45.00 - $500.00
Bridger

Bridger

Wolves
$45.00 - $500.00
Obsidian

Obsidian

Wolves
$45.00 - $500.00
Sura

Sura

Wolves
$45.00 - $500.00
Aspen

Aspen

American River Otters
$45.00 - $500.00
Wade

Wade

American River Otters
$45.00 - $500.00
Cliff

Cliff

American River Otters
$45.00 - $500.00
Clark

Clark

Birds-of-Prey
$45.00 - $500.00
Jordan

Jordan

Birds-of-Prey
$45.00 - $500.00
Josh

Josh

Birds-of-Prey
$45.00 - $500.00
Lewis

Lewis

Birds-of-Prey
$45.00 - $500.00
Luta

Luta

Birds-of-Prey
$45.00 - $500.00
Nahani

Nahani

Birds-of-Prey
$45.00 - $500.00
Stretch

Stretch

Birds-of-Prey
$45.00 - $500.00
Zack

Zack

Birds-of-Prey
$45.00 - $500.00
Willow

Willow

American River Otters
$45.00 - $500.00
Uinta Ground Squirrels

Uinta Ground Squirrels

Uinta Ground Squirrels
$45.00
Bo

Bo

Grizzly Bears
$45.00 - $500.00
Boulder

Boulder

Wolves
$45.00 - $500.00
Colter

Colter

Wolves
$45.00 - $500.00
Harlequin

Harlequin

Wolves
$45.00 - $500.00
Moe

Moe

American River Otters
$45.00 - $500.00