Image: Theo Thompson | DOC
Kākāpō Kuia at her nest.
Thank you
You're the best! Thanks for supporting Kākāpō Recovery. Together we're bringing kākāpō back from the brink.

The kākāpō adoptions scheme is operated by the dedicated staff at Kākāpō Recovery, based in New Zealand.

We manage the scheme alongside our conservation management work. We appreciate your patience whilst we process and prepare your adoption.

You should receive a payment confirmation email from PayPal (receipt will show payment made to the Mauri Ora Kākāpō Trust). Contact us if you do not receive this. You will also receive an email from us within 1 to 2 weeks when we begin processing your order.

Estimated delivery time is 4 to 6 weeks from ordering, for destinations outside New Zealand.

Estimated delivery time is 2 to 4 weeks from ordering, for destinations within New Zealand.

Please do not email us with queries in the meantime, unless there is a problem with your order, as we receive many emails.

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