Adopt-a-Whale Program

Each year, humpback whales migrate to the Babuyan Marine Corridor in Northern Luzon, Philippines, where they are sighted between January and May to rest, breed, and care for their young. This highly biodiverse region is a critical habitat not only for humpback whales, but also for many other marine species.

Through BALYENA’s Adopt-A-Whale Program, you can virtually adopt a humpback whale that has been identified and monitored during our long-term research in the Babuyan Islands. Adoption is symbolic, but your contribution has a very real impact—it directly supports our whale research, conservation efforts, and education programs in the area.

When you adopt a whale, you will receive an Adoption Kit that includes:

• An adoption certificate
• A fluke photo of your adopted whale
• Updates throughout the year about your whale
• A whale art postcard and sticker
• A humpback whale mini plushie

You may adopt on your own or share the adoption with family and friends as co-adopters. The program is also a meaningful and unique gift for loved ones. Adopters from previous years are welcome to renew their adoption.

How the Adopt-A-Whale Program Works

1. Fill out the adoption form
   Enter your full name and email address, and indicate the name(s) to appear on the adoption certificate and who should receive the updates.
2. Choose your whale
   Select one humpback whale from our list of adoptable whales below.
3. Select your adoption kit format
   For each item in the kit, you may choose to receive it electronically (via email) or in print.
   • Physical kits are delivered free within the Philippines
   • International shipping is available for an additional fee
   • Fully electronic kits are sent to all as part of the confirmation email (note: no plushie, postcard, or sticker)
4. Make your adoption donation
   • ₱2,500 / US$50 via bank deposit, bank transfer, or GCash
   • ₱2,750 / US$55 via PayPal
     A non-refundable confirmation fee is already included.
5. Send your proof of payment
   Email your deposit slip or transfer receipt to info@balyena.org.ph.
6. Receive your adoption confirmation
   Once payment is confirmed, you’ll receive an email confirming your adoption.
   • Electronic kits are sent shortly after confirmation
   • Physical kits are shipped soon after, with delivery updates provided by the BALYENA.ORG team

Your adoption directly supports humpback whale research, conservation, capacity-building with local communities, and marine education in the Babuyan Marine Corridor.

Adoptable Whales