Celebrate America250 with this special Bald Eagle ADOPT Package.
250 years ago, on July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was signed, marking the birth of the United States of America. Just a few years later, the bald eagle was chosen as our national emblem — a powerful symbol of freedom, strength, resilience, and independence.
Once pushed to the brink of extinction in the United States, the bald eagle’s recovery is one of America’s greatest conservation success stories. Through dedicated wildlife protection efforts and public support, this iconic species has rebounded and continues to inspire generations across the country.
At the Lehigh Valley Zoo, guests can experience that inspiration firsthand by visiting our resident bald eagle, Ephialtes. Seeing Ephialtes up close creates a meaningful connection to one of America’s most iconic animals and serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting wildlife for future generations. His presence helps spark curiosity, appreciation, and conservation action in visitors of all ages.
This special adoption package also supports the America250 “Give 4th” initiative, an effort to transform Independence Day into the largest single day of charitable giving in U.S. history. By purchasing an ADOPT, you are helping build a new tradition of giving back and supporting organizations that make a difference in communities and conservation efforts across the country.
$16 of your adoption fee will be donated to Defenders of Wildlife, a national, non-partisan organization that for more than 75 years has been a leading voice for the conservation of imperiled wildlife and habitats across North America.
Celebrate America. Celebrate conservation. Celebrate giving back.
 
Every ADOPT Package Includes:
A plush Bald Eagle
A personalized Certificate of Adoption
A photo of our Eagle Ephialtes.
A Fact Sheet with information about Bald Eagles
Two (2) child admission tickets or one (1) adult admission ticket to the Zoo
2026 Bald Eagle Conservation Pin
 
A.D.O.P.T. – Animals Depend On People Too! Now you can symbolically ADOPT an animal at Lehigh Valley Zoo. 100% of all ADOPT purchases go directly toward animal education and conservation efforts at Lehigh Valley Zoo!