Ostrich

The largest living bird, the flightless red-necked ostrich is named for its naked, pinkish-red neck, thighs, and feet. To escape danger, an ostrich will lie on the ground with its neck outstretched, a habit that may be the reason for the legend that the ostrich buries its head in the sand.

Proud ZooParents will receive:

• Personalized certificate of adoption
• Fun fact sheet
• Color photograph
• An "Official ZooParent" collectible key chain
• Name recognition on ClevelandZooSociety.org

Zoo animals are available for adoption at any giving level. Adoptions begin at the $50 level (basic benefits above) or upgrade your support to:

• $75 level: all the above, plus an invitation to ZooFriends' Night - an exclusive summer celebration at the Zoo (mailed separately)
• $100 level: all the above, plus recognition on Zoo grounds and a ZooParent T-shirt or Zoo Society tote bag
• $250 level: all the above, plus the opportunity to go on one VIP tour of the Zoo (16 years or older)
• $500 level: all the above, plus the opportunity to go on two VIP tours of the Zoo (16 years or older)
• $1,000 level: all the above, plus meet the keeper of your adopted animal

Adopt an Ostrich