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Wild Encounters

NEW! VIRTUAL WILD ENCOUNTERS ARE HERE!
Reserve your exclusive at-home animal experience over ZOOm.

For in-person Wild Encounters, check our program calendar and availability. FIRST, get your Bronx Zoo timed ticket for park admission (ticket reservations required for one-day guests and for Members), THEN come back to this page to book your up-close animal experience on the date of your visit.

Please note: Masks are required to be worn during all in-person programs.

  • PRIVATE encounters are for ONE group of a family/party. We can accommodate parties larger than 6 – call for arrangements and add-on pricing.
  • TOURS available for private reservation only – contact us to schedule.

Review program policies before booking.

View Calendar

Available Encounters

30 min, All Ages

Private Giraffe Connection

$350.00

Encounter the zoo’s tallest residents! (Up to 6 guests in family group)

45 min, Ages 12+

Private Cheetah Connection

$350.00

Visit with ambassador cheetah for once-in-a-lifetime experience. (Up to 6 guests in family group)

30 min, Ages 6+

Private Penguin Connection

$300.00

Waddle this way to meet some of our favorite birds. (Up to 6 guests in a family group)

30 min, Ages 6+

Private Fennec Connection

$300.00

Small foxes, big ears, one memorable experience. (Up to 6 guests in a family group)

30 min, Ages 3+

Private Sloth Connection

$300.00

Slow down and get up-close with one of our perennial favorites among visitors. (Up to 6 guests in a family group)

30 min, Ages 3+

Private Keeper’s Choice

$300.00

Meet three amazing ambassador animals! Who will the keeper choose? (Up to 6 guests in a family group)

30 min, Ages 6+

Private Feathers & Scales

$300.00

Come up close and face-to-face with some of the feathered & scaled ambassadors. (Up to 6 guests in a family group)

30 min, Ages 8+

Private Rhino Connection

$350.00

Come join us and meet our armored skinned friends. (Up to 6 guests in family group)

30 min, All Ages

Private My First Connection

$300.00

Bring your young animal lovers to meet some of our littlest animals. Come face-to-face with furry, scaly, and feathery.

45 min, Ages 6+

Private Connection: Celebrity Surprise!

$350.00

Meet some of your favorites from Animal Planet’s THE ZOO. (Up to 6 guests in a family group)

60 min, All Ages

Cart Tour

$140.00

Travel the zoo in style with our knowledgeable Wild Encounter Host. (Up to 6 guests in a family group)

MEMBER DISCOUNT AVAILABLE

Use code MEMBERVIP at checkout for 10% off. Must present valid Membership card at program check-in.

Discount code must be entered at the time of checkout. Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion. Not applicable towards prior purchases.

RULES AND POLICIES