Kenneth the kākāpō

Introduction

Kākāpō adoptions are a special way to support the conservation of this taonga species.

Adoptions are currently closed

You can still contribute to the conservation of kākāpō by donation.

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About kākāpō adoptions

You can choose physical or digital adoptions

Physical adoptions

The physical adoption pack includes:

  • one printed personalised certificate
  • one large (gold adoption), medium (silver adoption) or small (bronze adoption) kākāpō soft toy
  • three stickers
  • three bookmarks
  • an email update about your adopted kākāpō
  • e-news from the recovery programme.

Digital adoptions

No packaging, no postage, minimal carbon footprint and maximum support for your adopted kākāpō.

You’ll receive:

  • a personalised bronze, silver or gold certificate by email, for yourself or to print/frame or forward as a gift
  • an email update about your adopted kākāpō
  • e-news from the recovery programme.

Adoption levels

There are three levels of adoption:

  • Bronze – $125
  • Silver – $250
  • Gold – $500

Note: All adoptions are valid for a 12-month period. They are symbolic, non-exclusive and do not entitle you to ownership of the birds. Physical and digital adoptions are non tax-deductable and money received is considered a donation to the work of Kākāpō Recovery.

Choose your favourite kākāpō 

You also get to choose which kākāpō you want to adopt. Learn more about the kākāpō up for adoption below.

Contact

For further enquiries please contact us at kakapoadoptions@doc.govt.nz.

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