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Whale sharks are not whales but in fact the world’s largest fish, and are sometimes called “gentle giants.”
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Adopt a Whale Shark
When you choose a symbolic animal adoption, you generously support WWF’s global conservation efforts. Every donation helps save endangered wildlife, protect fragile ecosystems, and build a future where people live in harmony with nature.
Please choose your kit:
$60 Adoption (With Plush)
$60 Adoption Kit Includes:
Spotlight Card
Certificate
Plush
20"
Gift Bag
1
Benefit Code: #101260
With this gift you will receive:
• Soft plush version of your adopted animal (for age 3 and up)
• 5" x 7" formal adoption certificate
• 5" x 7" double-sided species spotlight card with photograph and facts
• FREE priority shipping
• Personalized acknowledgment letter to your gift recipient. See sample letter.
• If you provide an email address for the gift recipient, they will also receive a printable, personalized adoption certificate for the species adopted.
With this gift you will receive:
• Soft plush version of your adopted animal (for age 3 and up)
• 5" x 7" formal adoption certificate
• 5" x 7" double-sided species spotlight card with photograph and facts
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For more than 60 years, WWF has been protecting the future of nature. WWF works in nearly 100 countries and is supported by 1 million members in the United States and more than 5 million members globally. Your donation provides general support and makes you a member. 85% of spending is directed to worldwide conservation activities. When you make a donation, you will receive a tax acknowledgment letter indicating the deductible portion of your donation.
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United States Shipping InformationThank-you items for eligible donations are shipped for free to US states and territories via USPS First-Class / Priority Mail and typically deliver in 5-9 days in the absence of delivery delays. Use our delivery estimator tool to narrow by zipcode. Delivery date and time cannot be guaranteed.
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