Elephant Encounter
Members $50 per person / Non-member $75 per person (Does NOT include zoo admission)
45-minute tour, available Fridays & Sundays at 9:15am
Can accommodate groups up to 10 people (Ages 10+ only)
This tour may include exposure to loud noises and strong odors
This tour is NOT wheelchair accessible
Contact [email protected]
Rhino Encounter
Members $50 per person / Non-member $75 per person (Does NOT include zoo admission)
45-minute tour, available Wednesdays at 9:15am
Can accommodate groups up to 6 people (Ages 10+ only)
This tour may include exposure to loud noises and strong odors
This tour is NOT wheelchair accessible
Contact [email protected]
Elephant/Rhino Combo
Members $100 per person / Non-member $125 per person (Does NOT include zoo admission)
60-minute tour, available Saturdays at 9:15am
Can accommodate groups up to 10 people (Ages 10+ only)
This tour may include exposure to loud noises and strong odors
This tour is NOT wheelchair accessible
Contact [email protected]
Lemur/Otter Combo Encounter
Members $35 per person / Non-member $45 per person (Does NOT include zoo admission)
45-minute tour, available Saturdays & Sundays at 11:15am
Can accommodate groups up to 6 people (children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult)
This tour may include exposure to loud noises, strong odors, and contact with shellfish
This tour is NOT wheelchair accessible
Use of a medical-grade face mask is required for this tour
Contact [email protected]
Tortoise Encounter
Members $35 per person / Non-member $45 per person (Does NOT include zoo admission)
45-minute tour, available Sundays, Wednesdays, & Saturdays at 1:00pm
Can accommodate groups up to 6 people (Ages 5+ only, children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult)
This tour may include exposure strong odors, and contact with produce
This tour is NOT wheelchair accessible
Close-toed shoes are required for this experience
Contact [email protected]
Zoolebrity Ambassador Animal Encounter
Members $35 per person / Non-member $45 per person (Does NOT include zoo admission)
45-minute tour, available Saturdays & Sundays at 10:15am
Can accommodate groups up to 10 people (children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult)
This tour may include exposure to loud noises, fish, peanuts, and tree nuts.
This tour is wheelchair accessible
Use of a medical-grade face mask is required for this tour
Contact [email protected]
All Close Encounters
Check In
Guests must check-in with exhibit guide at Education Station.
- Rain checks
• Tours happen rain or shine.
• Guests must reschedule with a 24-hour notice.
• No-shows will not be refunded.
Additional Info - • Guests must be able to stand for the duration of experience.
• Encounter Price does NOT include general admission to the zoo.
• Multiple groups could partake in the same encounter time slot. - • All Close Encounters are facilitated in English.