Your adoption pack contains:

  • A soft toy or finger puppet (see image below)
  • A fascinating factsheet about the species
  • A postcard of your animal
  • An activity book, colouring pencils and a maze (for children) 
  • A personalised certificate of adoption
  • A six month update on our conservation work with your chosen species

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Support us

There are many ways you can get involved

Join as a member, adopt a species, donate, volunteer, make your garden wildlife-friendly, come to one of our events, sign up for our e-newsletter, lend your voice to one of our campaigns, visit a nature reserve, persuade your employer to let you fundraise for us at work or to join as a corporate supporter......

Adopt a Species

Why not adopt a species for a year as an unusual gift to family, friends or loved ones? It makes a great present for any occasion.

'I've just received my adopt a bat pack and am delighted. My niece and nephew are going to be thrilled with all the goodies and activities. Thanks very much. I'll be giving DWT's adoptions again in the future.'
Sharon L, Saltash, Cornwall

There are five animals that need your help. Please adopt today and make a difference for local wildlife.

Please call us on 01392 279244 if you would prefer to Adopt a Species over the phone or if you would like to purchase these gifts for more than one person.

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Hedgehog

Hedgehogs are one of our most familiar and loved British mammals, but their numbers appear to have declined in recent years.  By adopting a hedgehog today, you will be supporting our work to try and discover more about the reasons behind this decline.

Adopt a hedgehog today for just £20.
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Bat

The number of bats in the UK has plummeted in the last few decades. There is a range of reasons for this including habitat loss, disturbance and destruction of hibernation sites. By adopting a bat today you will help protect them for the future.

Adopt a Bat today for just £20.
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dolphin_podDolphin

Dolphins can often be seen off the Devon coast, usually in small groups (pods). Unfortunately each year a small number of dolphins become entangled in discarded and drifting fishing nets. Your dolphin adoption will help our marine conservation and campaigning work which is ensuring a safer future for these magnificent marine mammals.

Adopt a Dolphin today for just £20.
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Dormouse

The dormouse has become extinct in some counties in the UK, but Devon is a stronghold - many of our nature reserves offer ideal conditions for these animals. DWT regularly monitors dormouse populations and works to create the right habitat for them. Can you help?

Adopt a Dormouse today for just £20.
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Otter

Devon remained a haven for otters during the 1960s population crash which was caused by water pollution and habitat loss. Today, threats come from development and unsympathetic management of riversides. Through our work, we will help otters return to the whole network of waterways. By adopting an otter today, you will help us safeguard their future in Devon.

Adopt an Otter today for just £20.
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How you make a real difference

The money raised by your adoption will go towards protecting the habitats of these fascinating animals, directly contributing to their protection and survival.  Devon Wildlife Trust achieves this through its programme of nature conservation work on its 45 nature reserves and by providing education and advice to members of the public, school children and landowners.

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