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Wild Encounters

Important: Review program policies before booking.

Private encounters are for one group of a family/party. All other programs are mixed participation with per-person tickets.

Encounter tickets are for program only. Guests must have timed ticket reservations for zoo entry.

All programs are indoors. MASKS ARE REQUIRED for all guests, regardless of vaccination status. All guests age 12+ must be vaccinated in order to attend encounters.

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Available Encounters

30 min, Ages 8+

Private Giraffe Connection

$350.00

Encounter the zoo’s tallest residents. (1 Group Ticket: Up to 6 guests in family group)

30 min, Ages 6+

Boo Connection

$59.95

Crawl in, find a seat, and get ready to meet a spooky crew of animals.

45 min, Ages 12+

Cheetah Connection

$69.95

Visit with ambassador cheetah for once-in-a-lifetime experience (Per Person Ticket)

30 min, Ages 6+

Penguin Connection

$59.95

Waddle this way to meet some of our favorite birds. (Per Person Ticket)

30 min, Ages 6+

Fennec Connection

$59.95

Small foxes, big ears, one memorable experience. (Per Person Ticket)

30 min, Ages 3+

Sloth Connection

$59.95

Slow down and get up close with one of our perennial favorites among visitors. (Per Person Ticket)

30 min, Ages 3+

Keeper’s Choice

$59.95

Meet three amazing ambassador animals! Who will the keeper choose? (Per Person Ticket)

30 min, Ages 6+

Feathers & Scales

$59.95

Come up close and face-to-face with some bird and reptile ambassadors. (Per Person Ticket)

30 min, Ages 10+

Private Rhino Connection

$350.00

Come join us and meet our thick-skinned friends. (1 Group Ticket: Up to 6 guests in family group)

30 min, All Ages

My First Connection

$59.95

Bring your young animal lovers to meet some furry, feathery and scaly friends. (Per PAIR Ticket: 1 adult + 1 child)

45 min, Ages 6+

THE ZOO Connection: Celebrity Surprise!

$69.95

Meet some of your favorites from Animal Planet’s THE ZOO. (Per Person Ticket)

60 min, All Ages

Private Cart Tour

$160.00

Travel the zoo in style with our knowledgeable Wild Encounter Host. (1 Group Ticket: Up to 6 guests in family group)

“

We had an amazing time. I'm not exaggerating when I say the fennec foxes were 2 of the cutest things I've ever seen. And their caretakers, as well as our tour guide, were so knowledgeable and fun. It was an awesome experience, and I hope we can do something like it again in the near future."

Meghan

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.

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