London Zoo is one of the few UK zoos with Chinese alligators on public display. Part of a European captive-breeding programme, the alligators can be seen in the Reptile House. London Zoo has over 600 animal species, all of which can be adopted for one year at a time, including the Chinese alligator. Usually only businesses adopt the more expensive creatures. What many children do is adopt part of an animal under a special pocket money scheme.
Adoption raises much-needed cash for conservation work.
Friends of London Zoo has over 20,000 members. Benefits include free admission to London Zoo for a year, a free subscription to Lifewatch magazine and special invitations to see animals in areas not normally open to members of the public. We are currently working on a logo for the Chinese Alligator Fund, which will eventually be available on t-shirts and other merchandise. It is important that the logo reflects the needs of the alligators and the needs of the people, and as such it is currently undergoing review. The current draft has received some very positive comments.