1831 Traver Road Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105 | Phone 734-997-1553 | 
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Adopt-A-Critter
Leslie Science & Nature Center's animal adoption programs give you an opportunity to provide direct support to the animals in our Critter House. Our education animals are non-releasable and need permanent care. Your adoption ensures that these animals continue to inspire and educate our visitors.
Your adoption gifts are put to work immediately
- Feeding and caring for our animals
- Providing medical treatment when needed
- Conducting training of animals and our staff
- Defraying costs for schools that cannot afford our educational programs otherwise
- Inspiring our visitors and community through educational programs
We have four adoption levels. The first three are as follows:
- Gold: $220 - Two year adoption
- Silver: $120 - One year adoption
- Bronze: $50 - One year adoption - reserved for schools and youth groups
With your Gold, Silver, or Bronze adoption, you receive by mail:
- A certificate recognizing your adoption
- A color photograph of the critter you adopted
- A fact sheet about the species
- Your name posted in the Critter House
- A thank you letter that explains the significance of your gift
When you adopt a critter at the levels above as a gift, they will receive the adoption packet, and you will receive our warmest thanks and a receipt for your tax-deductible donation.
| Cecropia Moth | Common Snapping Turtle | Eastern American Toad |
| Eastern Box Turtle | Eastern Tiger Salamander | Green Frog |
| Painted Turtle |
We offer one special adoption level:
- Copper: $25 - One year adoption available as a gift for your teacher
Copper level adoption materials are delivered via email for you to present to your teacher; you will receive:
- A certificate featuring a color photograph of the animal you adopted
- A fact sheet about the species
- Your teacher's name posted in the Critter House
You will also receive our warmest thanks and a receipt for your tax-deductible donation.
| Cecropia Moth | Common Snapping Turtle | Eastern American Toad |
| Eastern Box Turtle | Eastern Tiger Salamander | Green Frog |
| Painted Turtle |
Please call 734-997-1553 for more information or to adopt a critter over the phone.
Go to our main adoption page to learn more about how you can support our programs and resources.
Summer Camps
"All activities were learning and nature-focused, but my child had fun each day!""My daughter loves to share what she learned each day as soon as I pick her up"
