The complete guide
What is an
animal adoption?
You can adopt a real wild animal, give it a name, and track it daily via GPS on an interactive map. No subscription, no abstract donation — a concrete animal you actually know.
Definition
Animal adoption — what's behind it?
An animal adoption originally means: you take on financial responsibility for an animal or species and support its protection with a regular or one-time payment. Many know this model from WWF, NABU, or animal shelters.
At aninu, it goes much further. You don't adopt an anonymous species — you get a concrete, named wild animal with a GPS tracker. You see daily where it is in the world. You give it a name. You become part of its story.
Comparison
aninu vs. classic animal adoption
What distinguishes aninu from WWF, NABU and others? Here are the key points in direct comparison.
| Feature | WWF / NABU | aninu |
|---|---|---|
| Species or individual animal? | Species (abstract) | Named individual animal |
| Live GPS tracking | Not possible | Updated daily |
| Payment | Monthly from ~€15 | One-time from €20 |
| Certificate / document | Yes, by post | Instant digital |
| Cancellable / risk of reminders | Subscription — cancellation needed | No subscription, no risk |
| Usage transparency | Annual report | Daily GPS data |
Step by step
How an adoption at aninu works
Choose an animal
Turtle, penguin, elephant — you decide which animal you want to adopt.
Give it a name
Your animal gets a name from you — which will also appear on the certificate.
Pay once
From €20, one-time. No subscription, no ongoing costs, no cancellation needed.
Track daily
Open the aninu app and see where your animal is in the world — new GPS data every day.
Gift idea
Gift an animal adoption
Animal adoptions are one of the most popular gifts at aninu — for birthdays, Christmas, or just because. You instantly receive a digital certificate with the animal's name and the recipient's name. The recipient gets permanent access to GPS tracking.
Especially popular as a gift for children: An animal you can track daily on the map creates a connection to nature — and stays in memory for a long time.
Transparency
Is aninu legitimate?
A fair question — especially for online shops making nature conservation promises. Here are the facts.
Daily GPS tracking
Your animal gets a GPS transmitter — you see its position on the map daily. Data is updated once per day.
Full transparency
aninu has a complete legal notice, privacy policy, and terms. You know exactly who you're dealing with.
Over 59,000 sponsors
More than 59,000 people have already adopted an animal at aninu. Reviews on Trustpilot and Judge.me.
No hidden subscription
One-time payment means one-time. No monthly fee, no cancellation, no reminders. Tracking runs permanently — paid at purchase.
Frequently asked
Everything at a glance
Which animal species are available at aninu?
Sea turtles, penguins, dolphins, sharks, whales, elephants, lions, giraffes, polar bears, rhinos and leopards — 11 species in total, all with real GPS trackers.
How often is GPS data updated?
Daily. Your animal's position data is transmitted from the field once per day and updated in your aninu app. In areas with poor satellite coverage, there may occasionally be short delays.
What happens if my animal dies or the tracker fails?
When a GPS transmitter reaches the end of its battery life, a new animal from the program is assigned where possible. If an animal dies, your adoption is transferred to another animal of the same species.
Is an animal adoption tax-deductible?
No — an animal adoption at aninu is a commercial purchase, not a donation. You receive an invoice and use the app. No donation receipt is issued.
Can I transfer my adoption to someone else?
Yes. Adoptions can be transferred to another person via aninu customer support (hello@aninu.de), for example as a belated gift.
Your animal is waiting for a name
Choose a species, give a name and track your wild animal daily on the interactive map from today. From €20, instantly digital.
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