- Order of the Golden Ark (1968): This international award recognizes significant achievements in wildlife protection. Joy Adamson was one of the first recipients of this prestigious honor.
- Anisfield-Wolf Book Award for Non-Fiction (1961): Adamson's book "Born Free" won this prestigious literary prize, which recognizes books that address issues of race and human understanding.
- Honorary Lifetime Membership in the Fauna Preservation Society (1972): This recognition was bestowed upon Joy Adamson for her outstanding commitment to wildlife preservation.
- Honorary Game Warden of Kenya (1974): The Kenyan government honored Adamson for her contributions to wildlife conservation and research in the country.
These awards highlight Joy Adamson's pioneering work in animal conservation and her efforts to promote understanding between humans and wildlife.