Adopt an American Bison
You can help conserve the American bison
Did you know that American bison are the official National Mammal of the United States? American bison were rescued from extinction in North America in the early 20th century. They are found in national parks, wildlife refuges, state parks, and on tribal and private lands, but they still need our help to thrive.
Consider supporting American bison by adopting American bison Lucy through the Brookfield Zoo Chicago Animal Adoption program today!
Adopt Your Bison
Lucy
Brookfield Zoo Chicago cares for four bison (two male, two female). The species has been a symbol of the Zoo since its opening in 1934 and has resided here since 1940! The Zoo helps promote and build understanding of the needed conservation measures to keep both wild and zoo bison populations sustainable and healthy.
Interested in adopting Lucy? Online purchasing for adopts will be rolled out soon!
In the meantime, please call 708-688-8341 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. to symbolically adopt.
Adoption Levels
Friend
$35
- Personalized Certificate of Adoption
- 5” x 7” color photograph
- Animal species fact sheet
- Animal Adoption program window decal
Caregiver
$60
- Personalized Certificate of Adoption
- 5” x 7” color photograph
- Animal species fact sheet
- Animal Adoption program magnet
- Animal Adoption program window decal
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