Adopt your own penguin

1. How do I adopt a penguin?
To adopt a Blue Penguin from the Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony please email us at the contact address below and we will send you an application form to complete and email back to us.

2. How much does it cost to adopt a penguin?
We currently have four prices and choices for penguin adoptions. This price is New Zealand dollars. Ranging from $40.00 to $100 depending on which option you choose.

3. How do I pay and what is the exchange rate?
You may by cheque, direct credit or by credit card. Please use the currency exchange calculator to determine todays exchange rate. This can change on a regular basis.

4. How long will it take to process my adoption?
Once your application and payment is received it takes a minimum of 5-10 working days to process, excluding postage time. Adoptions are processed in the order they are received.

5.  What will I receive in my adoption pack?
All adoption packs include a thank you letter,
photo and information of your adopted penguin,
map of the colony showing the nesting area,
an adoption certificate,
plus your choice of the following

$40 adoption pack - choose from
•Socks
•Mug
•Hand towel
•School pack
•Mittens or Gloves

$50 adoption pack - choose from
•Back pack
•T shirt
•Plastic Bag Holder
•Penguin in a bag soft toy
•Mug, tea bag holder and scatter tray

$75 adoption pack - choose from
•Set of Balancing penguins
•Gloves and scarf set
•Back pack and T shirt
•Penguin with noise and socks
•Set of four Christmas Ornaments

Contact us:  obpc@penguins.co.nz

$100 adoption pack
•Large Blue penguin soft toy
•Scarf, Hat and gloves set
•Mug, Plastic Bag holder, Hand Towel
•Penguin Ornament and book "Penguins of NZ"
•T shirt, Back Pack and Mug

6. Can I give an adoption as a gift?
Yes certainly – please see this option on our application form

7. Will I be able to see my adopted penguin if I visit?
Because our penguins are in their natural environment we are unable to disturb these wonderful birds to view individuals – however you will be able to view the breeding area where your bird nests

8. Do I get to keep the penguin I adopt?
Our birds are in their natural environment with a successful conservation programme so they are to remain in the colony to come and go naturally

9. What does my payment go towards?
Our on going conservation program

10. I don’t live in New Zealand can I still adopt a penguin there?
You are more than welcome to adopt a penguin in Oamaru, New Zealand no matter where you live in the world. We will even cover the postage!