Adopt an Animal

Adopt an Animal and your donation of $50 will go directly to Sydney Aquarium Conservation Fund (SACF) to fund much needed aquatic conservation research and educational initiatives. SACF is an independent, non profit organisation listed on the Register of Environmental Organsiations (REO), meaning all donations over $2 are tax deductible.

The Adopt an Animal Pack are valid for 1 year and contain:

1 x Stunning image or your animal by renowned photographer Richard Vevers
1 x Adoption Certificate
1 x Animal Fact Sheet
2 x Sydney Aquarium Discount Admission Passes
Quarterly eNewsletter with updates on SACF and other Sydney Aquarium information

DUGONG

HABITAT: Tropical and sub-tropical coastal waters in the Indo Pacific region.

STATUS: Listed as vulnerable to extinction on a global scale by the International World Conservation Union (IUCN).

SIZE: Up to 3 metres and 400kg.

SALTWATER CROCODILE

HABITAT: Tropical rivers and coastal regions of northern Australia.

STATUS: Populations in Australia are healthy again now, but funding is needed to deal with 'rogue' crocodiles.

SIZE: Over 6 metres and 500kg.

CLOWNFISH

HABITAT: Found throughout tropical waters in the Pacific Ocean, the Red Sea, Indian Ocean, and the Great Barrier Reef.

DIET: Small planktonic crustaceans and encrusting algae.

SIZE: Up to 8 centimetres.

GREY NURSE SHARK

HABITAT: Found in the North and South Atlantic, Indian and Western Pacific Oceans.

STATUS: Endangered under NSW and federal legislation due to over-hunting.

SIZE: Up to 3 metres.

LITTLE PENGUIN / FAIRY PENGUIN

HABITAT: Australian and New Zealand waters, from Fremantle in WA, around to Tasmania and up to Port Stephens in NSW.

STATUS: Listed as vulnerable to extinction on a global scale by the IUCN.

SIZE: 30cm height and 1kg weight.

PLATYPUS

HABITAT: Coastal rivers in Eastern Australia, ranging from tropical lowlands to sub-alpine areas.

STATUS: Protected throughout Australia.

SIZE: 45- 60 cm.

MARINE TURTLE

HABITAT: Coral reefs, bays and estuaries in tropical and warm temperate waters off the coast of QLD, NT, WA and NSW.

STATUS: Highly endangered.

SIZE: 100kg and shell length 1 metre.