by L.S. Watts

Created on: July 05, 2009

When most people think of adopting an animal, they think of cute puppies and soft kittens. Rarely do people realize they can adopt a whale. No, you won't have to create room for a giant aquarium. Your pet whale will remain in the wild but you can hang your whale's picture on your wall.

This is great for anyone who doesn't have time to physically take care of a pet. Adopting a whale also makes a unique gift that will surely be the talk of the party. Another reason for adopting a whale is that it will help fund conservation programs that will help the whales and the environment. With most whale adoptions, you or the recipient will learn more about the whale. This can be quite exciting, especially for children. This is why adopting a whale is great for classrooms.

Many organizations have individual whales available for adoptions, whereas other organizations simply use a generic picture for virtual adoption. Before adopting, it is wise to check out each adoption program thoroughly because each adoption program offers a variety of different benefits. Looking at what each organization has available will help you decide which program you wish to support.

Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society (WDCS)

If you are looking to adopt a humpback whale, this conservation group has nine whales to ready for adoption. There are two adoption packs to choose from. First is the standard pack. It cost a minimum donation of $30 and you will receive a certificate of adoption with the whale's name on it along with a picture of the whale you adopted, a WDCS decal, and the WDCS newsletters. You will also learn interesting facts about humpback whales and an individual profile of your whale.

The deluxe package can be purchased for a minimum donation of $55. You will receive everything you would receive with the standard package plus a DVD with footage of all the whales up for adoption. For an extra $19.95 you can add an 18" plush whale with your adoption package.

To adopt one of these whales, simply visit the website or call 1-800-699-4253.

Save the Whales

Founded in 1977, Save the Whales has a killer whale adoption program to aid in education and outreach programs to schools. Each adoption kit costs $20. With your adoption kit you will receive an 8" x 10" picture of a killer whale in the wild, an adoption certificate, an orca box to assemble, an eight page newsletter filled with facts about killer whales, and a Save the Whales decal.

To adopt a killer whale through Save the Whales,

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