Wild Encounters Today

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.

• All participants must be age 6 and over.
• 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

Small foxes, big ears, one memorable experience.

• 30 min
• MASK POLICY: Masks are welcome to be worn, based on personal preference. For the health and safety of our animals, WCS reserves the right to implement mask requirements for indoor programs at the time of the session. If you do not have a mask with you, staff will have available. Please remember, guests and staff may continue to wear masks for a variety of reasons. Your kindness and consideration of others is greatly appreciated.
• Per-Person Ticketed Program: This program is indoors. We are limiting the number of program participants to less than 75% capacity. Non-socially distanced seating.
• Meet our foxes up close and see them firsthand.
• Interact with the foxes and ask our staff questions.
• All participants must be age 6 and over. Children age 17 and younger must be accompanied by a paid adult (18+). For Children under 14, no more than 4 children to 1 adult.
• Program length includes travel time to walk from check-in to encounter venue.

Travel the zoo in style with our knowledgeable Wild Encounter Host.

• PRIVATE encounter can accommodate ONE group of up to 6 guests in the same family.
• Drive in style and make the most of their zoo experience
• All age ranges are welcome: Children age 17 and younger must be accompanied by a paid adult. For Children under 14, no more than 4 children to 1 adult.
• MASK POLICY: Masks are welcome to be worn, based on personal preference. For the health and safety of our animals, WCS reserves the right to implement mask requirements for indoor programs at the time of the session. If you do not have a mask with you, staff will have available. Please remember, guests and staff may continue to wear masks for a variety of reasons. Your kindness and consideration of others is greatly appreciated.
• Add-On ($25 per person) available for 1 to 6 more guests (12 people max). Reserve the program and then call to purchase add-on spots (347-308-9021).
• Program length includes travel time to from each exhibit.