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If you're thinking of adopting an animal as a gift for a loved one this Christmas, please be aware that the last posting date for physical adoption packs is Tuesday 17th December. After this date, your pack may still arrive on time, but it cannot be guaranteed. Digital packs will be delivered immediately by email

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Over the last century, wild tiger numbers have plummeted from 100,000 to an estimated 2,608 to 3,905 mature individuals, accompanied by a loss of more than 93% of tiger habitat range, according to the IUCN Red List. Tigers now stand on the very brink of extinction in many countries across southeast Asia.

Conflict with farmers, poaching, habitat destruction and exploitation in captive tiger farms are some of the reasons why this species is under threat.

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Over the last century, wild tiger numbers have plummeted from 100,000 to an estimated 2,608 to 3,905 mature individuals, accompanied by a loss of more than 93% of tiger habitat range, according to the IUCN Red List. Tigers now stand on the very brink of extinction in many countries across southeast Asia.
Conflict with farmers, poaching, habitat destruction and exploitation in captive tiger farms are some of the reasons why this species is under threat.
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WHY ADOPT A TIGER?

Adopting a tiger helps support the lifetime care for Gopal and other rescued tigers, in spacious, natural enclosures with the expert care they need. Your support also helps Born Free protect tigers in the wild – this endangered species is under threat from poaching, the illegal wildlife trade, habitat loss and human-tiger conflict.

Born Free is committed to conserving some of the largest remaining tiger populations and habitats on Earth. We are working at a landscape-level across Central India to provide a unified, focused, and co-ordinated programme for conservation initiatives to tackle the poaching crisis, safeguard tiger habitats, and find ways for communities and wildlife to live together peacefully in the remaining strongholds for wild tigers.

Your adoption also helps us campaign for an end to the use of tigers in circuses, zoos, tourist attractions and as pets.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN YOUR TIGER ADOPTION

You can choose either a physical adoption pack, which you will receive in the post and comes with an optional soft toy. Alternatively, you can opt for a digital adoption pack where 33% more of your adoption fee can go towards our vital work (compared to a physical adoption), and this would be received via email. Both types of adoption packs feature a personalised adoption certificate.

Help care for tigers with an animal adoption, and you’ll receive your exclusive adoption pack containing…
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Adoption Pack

Including an adoption certificate, animal story, fact sheet and beautiful photo of your adopted animal.
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Regular Updates

Including a print or digital copy of our bi-annual My Adopt magazine with exclusive updates on all our adopted animals.
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Soft Toy

If you pick a physical adoption pack, you can have your own cuddly toy to keep at home. Toy may vary from one shown.

BY ADOPTING A TIGER, YOU WILL HAVE A MASSIVE IMPACT

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Care for rescued tigers at Bannerghatta Tiger Sanctuary, India

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Rescue tigers from captivity and suffering

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Protect wild tiger populations and aid recovery in India and southeast Asia

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Support the work of Born Free partner the Satpuda Landscape Tiger Partnership

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Conduct anti-poaching patrols and ranger training

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Reduce conflict with local communities and promote awareness of tiger conservation

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Run environmental education programmes for local communities

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Research and monitor tiger populations

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Campaign against the illegal wildlife trade and tiger farming

ADOPTING A TIGER AS A GIFT?

For adopt a tiger gifts, the adoption certificate can be personalised with the name of your choice when you purchase the adoption. If you choose a physical adoption, delivery can be arranged to a separate address; if you choose a digital adoption the adoption pack will be sent to you, for you to pass on to the recipient. If you gift someone a physical adoption, they will receive printed copies of Born Free’s My Adopt magazine twice a year; if you choose a digital adoption, digital copies will be sent to you.

 

NEED HELP WITH YOUR TIGER ADOPTION?

Read our FAQs below or call our customer support team on 01403 240170.

Adoptions last one year (those paid monthly by direct debit roll over until cancelled).

For VAT purposes, of your total donation, £13.50 (inc. VAT) if you opt to receive a soft toy and £6.00 (inc. VAT) if you opt not to receive a soft toy, will be considered as payment for the benefits received.

Funds from all adoptions could protect wild animals, both captive and free-living, around the world.

These funds will be used wherever they are needed most.

 

 

ADOPT A TIGER FAQS

Helping us rescue tigers from captivity and protect tigers in the wild with a tiger adoption couldn’t be easier:

  • Select the amount you want to pay by Direct Debit each month: £3, £5, £10 or more, or if you prefer a one-off payment you can choose to donate any amount from £36
  • Fill out your adoption details including the name on the certificate and the start date
  • Complete your billing & delivery details
  • Enter your payment details. You can pay by card or PayPal

You can choose to donate either from £3 per month, or a one-off payment from £36, depending on your preference. The more you donate, the more we will be able to achieve for these beautiful creatures and don’t forget, we’ll keep you updated as we progress!

Choosing to pay by Direct Debit helps your money go further; it helps our long-term planning and keeps our administration costs down.

When you adopt a tiger, you will receive either a digital or physical adoption pack, depending on what you chose. The pack contains a personalised certificate, animal story, fact sheet and photo for display. You will also receive a copy of our bi-annual My Adopt magazine with exclusive updates, and if you chose a physical pack with a soft toy, you will receive your pack in the post.

Most importantly, your adoption helps us care for rescued tigers like Gopal, and support our work to protect tiger habitats and reduce conflict between people and tigers, working towards a better future for the majestic tiger.

Digital adoptions mean no packaging, minimal carbon footprint and maximum support for your adopted animal, and Born Free’s work. Digital adoptions mean 33% more of your adoption fee will go directly towards helping animals, compared to choosing a physical adoption pack.

You will receive the digital pack by email, containing all the adoption documents and a personalised adoption certificate, which you can either keep for yourself, or forward on to your chosen recipient if you are buying the adoption as a gift.

We will process and send your order within 3 working days and would normally expect it to arrive within 7 working days to addresses within the UK. Please allow 28 working days for delivery on overseas orders. Please note – we cannot hold orders for delivery on a specific date.

For overseas orders, customs charges may be levied prior to delivery. We would suggest checking to see if these may apply before placing your order.

Orders do not need to be signed for but come in a box which won’t fit through the letterbox, so you will need to be available to accept the delivery. It will either be left in a safe place or a card will be left if you’re unavailable.

We have a magazine where you will be able to track the progress of your tiger adoption.

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