Eco Gifts For The Animal Lover

There are some gifts that go far beyond the ordinary and will leave your recipients amazed. These are gifts with an environmental edge (and I don’t mean presents wrapped in biodegradable wrapping paper). Forget organic soaps and scents or recycled gift baskets, why not get something that makes a real contribution to the welfare and even the existence of animals that share our planet? You can take pride in the fact that while other gifts will fade into distant memory, your gift will be of the never-to-be-forgotten variety.

A perfect eco gift for the animal lover in your life is a gift adoption certificate for an endangered species. Visit the World Wildlife Fund and choose from 90 species to adopt ranging from eagles to otters, leopards to vampire bats, clown fish to koalas. There are various adoption kits to choose from starting at around $25 for a certificate and photo, with more expensive options including gifts like a plush toy and framed certificate.

Another option is to make a donation on your recipient’s behalf to an appropriate wildlife preservation charity. At the Nature Conservancy you can buy a gift of an acre of habitat that supports a variety of wildlife. Sites include the Appalachians, the Northern Rockies, areas in Costa Rica, Australia and more. Imagine the delight when your recipient learns they are getting the gift of helping both the environment and the animals they love.

So, next time you are trying to think of a gift idea for a friend or relative who loves animals and the environment, get them something that makes a difference to the world. Eco gifts for the animal lover will give satisfaction and pleasure in equal measures.