Adopting a Red Panda Helps Us Care for This Adorable and Endangered Species While You Enjoy a Bundle of Great Perks!
When you adopt a red panda, you’re helping us care for these tree-dwelling and adorable animals. In addition, you’re supporting vital conservation efforts both here at Paignton Zoo and around the world.
Our resident red panda, Emma, is incredibly popular with visitors and full of charm and character. Sadly, red pandas are currently endangered. This is because they face increasing threats in the wild, but your support can make a real difference.
Whether you’re gifting an adoption or treating yourself, you’ll be joining a growing community of wildlife champions. Plus, you’ll receive a host of exciting benefits as a thank you for your generosity.
Why Adopt a Red Panda?
Red pandas may be small, but they play a big role in their ecosystems. Native to China, Nepal, and Bhutan, these fluffy-tailed mammals spend most of their time in trees, munching on bamboo and snoozing in the branches.
Sadly, red pandas are currently listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List due to habitat loss, deforestation, and poaching. Their population in the wild is thought to be fewer than 10,000 and declining.
When you adopt a red panda, you help us provide specialist care, support breeding programmes. It also help us fund conservation initiatives aimed at protecting this enchanting species for generations to come.
Choose From a Range of Red Panda Adoption Packs
We offer a variety of packages to suit all ages and budgets when you adopt a red panda, each filled with unique benefits and rewards:

Digital Red Panda Adoption Pack – £25
A fun and eco-conscious way to support our red pandas.
What’s Included?
- Your Name on Our Website for 12 months
- Digital Certificate of Adoption
- Digital Red Panda Factsheet

Bronze Child Adoption Pack – £50
Perfect for kids or adults who want to adopt a red panda with a little extra something.
What’s Included?
- Stylised Adoption Box
- Your Name on a Zoo Plaque for 12 months (mailed to you after the year ends)
- Wooden Animal Factsheet
- Wooden Certificate of Adoption
- Eco-friendly Car Sticker
- Extras Based on Age:
- Child Pack: Plush red panda toy (made from recycled materials)
- Adult Pack: Wooden red panda keyring

Silver Red Panda Adoption Pack – £65 (Child) | £70 (Adult)
A premium adoption experience with added perks.
What’s Included?
- All items included in the adopt a red panda Bronze Pack
- One Free Zoo Admission:
- Child Pack: One child ticket
- Adult Pack: One adult ticket
Make A Difference and Adopt a Red Panda Today!
When you adopt a red panda, you’re helping us in protecting endangered wildlife and caring for these charming creatures. It’s the perfect gift for animal lovers or a special way to show your support for conservation.
Please note: Adoption packs are available for UK delivery only. Adoptions support the species, not individual animals, as some may move to other zoos as part of important breeding programmes.