By supporting our Animal Parent program you are helping Mystic Aquarium achieve our global mission to inspire people to care for and protect our ocean planet. Your donation does an ocean of good!






- Certificate of adoption
- Infographic poster
- Plush toy of your species
- Two admission tickets to Mystic Aquarium
- Certificate of adoption
- Infographic poster
- Plush toy of your species
- A one year Family Membership to Mystic Aquarium
- Certificate of adoption
- Infographic poster
- Plush toy of your species
- A one year Family Membership and a Behind the Scenes Tour for four people
Program Details & FAQs
No, the Animal Parent program is a symbolic adoption. All purchases support the animal residents at Mystic Aquarium.
The package usually ships within 10 business days. Please let us know if you have a rush situation. Rush is not available during certain times of the year. Additional charges will apply for rush order and international orders.
You can purchase a basic level adoption kit through the membership booth. All six species are available.
No. The Animal Parent program is a symbolic adoption and the animal will remain at Mystic Aquarium.
Begin by selecting the level you would like. Then you will be given the option to provide the recipient’s name and where you would like the package shipped.
Please email Development@MysticAquarium.org or 860.572.5955 ext 518.