Inca Tern Feeding
Join keepers to help with snack time! Home to our large flock of Inca terns, the Aitkin Sea Bird Aviary climbs 60 feet in the air. It’s the perfect place to experience acrobatic birds in flight, as they soar and dive during this interactive program.
About This Encounter
- All participants must be age 6 and over.
- CHAPERONE REQUIRED: Children age 17 and younger must be accompanied by a paid adult with a ticket for this Encounter. For children 12 and under, no more than two children per adult.
- 30 min – includes travel time to walk from check-in at Zoo Center to program location.
- Participants will come in contact with fish, and may get splashed during the program.
- Under the instructions and supervision of our keepers, guest will be provided a small quantity of fish to toss to the birds, Never feed zoo animals outside of a specific program setting with staff.
- ALLERGY ALERT: Please be aware that animals are fed fish during this program. Notify staff in advance if you have a related contact allergy.
- PER PERSON TICKETED PROGRAM: This program is outdoors. Dress for the weather.
- ACCESSIBILITY: Contact us in advance if someone in your reservation needs assistance or accommodations for accessibility, so we can help provide the best Wild Encounters experience. For guests with sensory sensitivities: this experience is within an aviary of free-flight birds, and has loud sounds and strong smells. For guests with mobility concerns: there is a 6 minute walk to the program location and participants are standing for the duration of the program. For assistance, email at least 2 days prior to vipexperiences@wcs.org
*This ticket is for the program ONLY and does not serve as admission into the zoo. Must have a timed ticket reservation for one-day ticket or Member reservation in order to enter the Bronx Zoo. Tickets are limited so please get online in advance of program reservation.
MEMBER DISCOUNT AVAILABLE
Purchase Wild Encounters through the Member Portal to receive a 10% discount. Must present valid Membership card at program check-in.
Orders must be purchased through the Member Portal to receive the discounted price. Not applicable towards prior purchases.
