Apply In-Person

1. To apply for the Adoption of Zoo Animal in Andhra Pradesh, the applicant has to approach the Indira Gandhi Zoological Park, Visakhapatnam.
2. The address related to the Zoo in Andhra Pradesh can be obtained from the “Office Locations and Contacts” Section of this page. Contact Link
3. After visiting the office, applicant has to approach the authority who is in charge of Animal adoption.
4. Obtain the form from the authority in charge/respective counter.
5. Submit the form to the Zoo office after completion.
6. Pay the appropriate fees at the counter in cash/cheque/DD.
7. Collect the certificate of adoption from the Zoo authority.
   

Apply Online

1. To apply for adoption, the applicant can visit their official website or follow the Link
2. Enter the necessary details, select the animal and time periodof adoption.
3. After filling the necessary details, then click on “Pay” button.
4. The payment can be made through online mode.
5. Once the payment is successfully done, you will get a confirmation SMS or email.
6. You will soon receive an Adoption certificate along with other perks.

• Identity proof
• Address proof

26-15-200, Main Road,
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh,
India, 530-001
Tel: 91-891-3296217 (office) 2001046 (shelter)
Email: info [at] vspca.org Contact Link

Any individual/organisation can Adopt Zoo Animal after paying the appropriate Adoption rate.

• For Adoption rates, go to the official website Link
  
• Select the “Animal” to know the rates in “Module” section.
  

• Validity depends upon the number of months/years chosen to Adopt an Animal during adoption process.
  

Please attach documents that can be used by people. e.g. links

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

• The Certificate of adoption can be obtained after payment of fees.
• For online mode, the confirmation mail is sent to the applicant’s email Id once the payment is successful.

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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Please provide other instructions related to the certificate/documents.
e.g. The state office holds birth records since January 1908.

• Name of the applicant
• Breed type
• Animal details
• Adoption type: New/Renewal
• Contact number
• Address
• Email Id

Please provide the need for the procedure. e.g. Birth Certificate - why do we need to have a birth certificate?

Privileges of Adopting a Zoo Animal:

• The adoption fee is eligible for Income Tax deduction under section 80G of the IT Act, 1961.
• Once the applicant has successfully adopted an Animal, the Zoo authorities will regularly send short videos and updates on the Animal.
• Official Certificate of Adoption.
• Donors above 10,000 INR will have their name etched onto the enclosure for the animal, receive free entry once a year (5 person) and official merchandises like t-shirt, cap etc.

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

• Official website: Vizag Zoo
  

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