Are you still looking for that perfect Valentine’s Day gift for your special someone? That gift that says, thoughtful AND cute? Well, look no further! There are hundreds of thousands of wild animals in the world that need your help. And what better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than adopting one of these beautiful creatures for your special someone? Adopting a wild animal is one of the best and most personal ways to help protect and support different species, especially the endangered ones. Defenders of Wildlife has been a main leader in developing ways to conserve and protect animal species all over the world for about 65 years. It has even been named, “America’s Best Wildlife Charity,” by Reader’s Digest. About 96% of the funds from wild animal adoptions go to conserving and protecting animal species and habitats. Defenders of Wildlife gives animal lovers the opportunity to adopt animals from wolves to tigers to sharks to dolphins to manatees to sea turtles to many other species. The main goal of this organization is to raise money to protect endangered species. When you adopt a wild animal from Defenders of Wildlife for a small price that will benefit the animal you select tremendously, you receive a personalized adoption certificate, an animal fact sheet, a wildlife activities book and a plush stuffed animal of the species you adopted. The organization even has a promotional discount going on for Valentine’s Day! There are other organizations that are offering Valentine’s Day specials, as well, to encourage wildlife adoption. The Micke Grove Zoo in California is allowing animal-lovers to adopt a select variety of species for the low price of $25. Some of “Cupid’s Critters” available for adoption are “The Tender Tortoise,” “The Beloved Bobcat,” and “The Committed Curassow.” Polar Bears International also has a Valentine’s Day special for adopting these giant, furry friends. For a reasonable price that goes directly to protecting these bears, the lucky adopter will receive a Valentine’s Day polar bear package, including special goodies like polar bear prints, calendars, chocolates, stuffed animals, and of course an adoption certificate. 
So, as Valentine’s Day rounds the corner, keep this unique and adorable idea in mind. By adopting a beautiful, wild creature for this holiday, you will not only be making your special someone happy, but you will also be contributing to the well-being of the animals that make the Earth so diverse.
