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Adoption Frequently Asked Questions

Am I purchasing a live primate to keep as a pet?

No, our adoption scheme is purely symbolic in nature.

Primates are wild animals, who are inherently unsuitable to live as pets.

Wild Futures has spent over a decade campaigning for a total end to the keeping of primates as pets within the UK.

Click here to find out more about our work.

What is included in my adoption pack?

Each handmade adoption pack includes:

A personalised certificate of your adoption
A photo of your adopted monkey
Your adopted monkey’s story
Species factsheet
Wild Futures newsletters twice a year (sent digitally or physically)
A cuddly monkey toy (optional and for physical packs only)

Can I visit my adopted monkey?

Members of Wild Futures’ adoption scheme are part of a proud extended family of supporters who play an integral role in the lives of the primates here at The Monkey Sanctuary.

As such, we try, whenever possible, to accommodate requests by adopters to visit their adopted monkey.

For more information, please email [email protected]

What types of adoption do you offer?

Wild Futures offers several different options within our adoption scheme, in order to best fit your need.

Amount of Adopters

Single – this adoption is valid for one person.

Couple – this adoption is valid for two people.

Family – this adoption valid for two adults and two children.

Adoption Material Delivery Method

Digital – adopters who take out a digital adoption receive all correspondence and adoption materials via email. This includes your initial adoption welcome pack, newsletters and annual renewal updates. Please note, as this delivery method is entirely virtual, we are unable to supply any of the physical gifts typically included within our welcome and renewal packs (such as the ‘Cuddly Monkey Toy)’.

Physical – adopters who take out a physical adoption pack receive some correspondence and all adoption materials via the post. This includes your initial adoption welcome pack (including ‘Cuddly Monkey Toy’), newsletters and annual renewal updates. Please note: this method is only available for adopters with a delivery address within the United Kingdom.

Can I instantly download my 'Digital' adoption pack?

Much like our physical adoption packs, our digital adoption packs are handcompiled by our small team.

As a result, we are unable to offer instant downloads or immediate email delivery for digital adoptions.

How long does my adoption last?

Adoptions run for one calendar year from the date of purchase.

How do I renew my adoption?

Thank you so much for considering renewing your adoption!

For adopters paying via Direct Debit or Standing Order, your adoption will automatically renew at the end of your current adoption episode, so there is no need to take any action. Your renewal pack will be posted to you at the beginning of the following month.

For adopters paying annually, please click here to be redirected to our adoption renewal form.