awh, I want to go behind the scenes and pet a otter.
You can do that here, at the aquarium but it costs extra $$$

We're actually going to adopt/donate to for a Barn Owl! <3
There's tons of endangered/rescue wild animals to adopt/donate to: https://gifts.worldwildlife.org/gift...Adoptions.aspx

I really want to adopt a tiger/panda/fox or wolf next time.

You get a care package of their info, certificate and a picture of them. (plus its a tax deductible* so, that's a +perk - I guess?)
There's $$$ care packages where you can get more gift thingies for adopting/donating but I rather randomize it for $25.