Wild Encounters
Virtual Meet & Greet

Take a Brain Break! Virtual Meet & Greet Returns this January with Favorite Friends from Animal Planet’s The ZOO!

During this popular 30 minute live online program you’ll get the opportunity to:

  • Take time for YOU during the day to recharge and refresh your mind with an uplifting animal encounter.
  • Spend time with your favorite keepers from Animal Planet's The ZOO. Ask questions in real time and learn about caring for animals from the experts.
  • Choose from 3 Wednesday sessions - meet penguins, a hornbill, or a surprise celebrity animal!
  • Meet two additional surprise animals. Perhaps you’ll meet one of your favorites from Animal Planet’s The ZOO, like Troody the kangaroo, Amos the pelican, or someone else - all will be revealed on the day.
  • Support the Bronx Zoo during these challenging times while connecting with animals like never before.

Sessions with our most popular animal ambassadors are back throughout the month of January! Don’t miss your chance to join us. There are a limited number of tickets available for each session. Each ticket includes 1 login for the selected program.

Kick off 2022 with wildlife for just $22!

Start the New Year with your favorite animals and save over 30%.

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AVAILABLE SESSIONS

Penguin

  • Wednesday, January 12th @ 12pm
Armadillo

Hornbill

  • Wednesday, January 19th @ 12pm

“Celebrity Surprise”

  • Wednesday, January 26th @ 12pm

Kick off 2022 with wildlife for just $22!

Start the New Year with your favorite animals and save over 30%.

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“

We loved our fennec fox encounter! The content was great, and we loved that we got to meet 3 animals.”

Tammi

MEMBER DISCOUNT AVAILABLE

Use code MEMBERVIP at checkout for 10% off. Please have your Member card or number to provide at the start of the session login.*

FOR LARGE GROUPS

The public Meet & Greet dates listed above are for individuals and single-family tickets. For companies or large groups, including schools and clubs, please contact us for availability and pricing to plan your exclusive Private Meet & Greet session: vipexperiences@wcs.org.

RULES AND POLICIES

  • Programs are listed in Eastern Standard Time.
  • Confirmation and session login information is sent to the participant email provided during purchase. Ticket is for 1 device login. Sessions may have up to 100 logins participating.
  • Login information is sent at least 48 hours prior to program. If you do not receive login details by that time, please contact us with the order details at vipexperience@wcs.org.
  • Animal experiences can be unpredictable. While we plan to join you with the species noted for your reservation, please know that unforeseen circumstances may happen and changes may be made at the keeper’s discretion. We will make sure you have an amazing animal experience, even if an unforeseen substitution is necessary.
  • All reservations are final. Due to limited availability, no refunds or rescheduling.

For questions, contact us at vipexperiences@wcs.org

*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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