There is a 15 minute time limit for Sloth encounters to minimize stress. Children under 12 must have a paying adult present. Encounter price does not include zoo admission, it must be purchased separately / person. We do accept walk-ins for encounter's, however, we only allow so many per day. For example, Sloth encounters are limited to a maximum of 3 per day, (up to 4 people in a group per encounter.) Encounters booked online prior to that day will have priority over walk-ins.
The zoo is open Tuesday - Sunday from 1pm - 6pm. Encounters are available Tuesday - Sunday from 1pm - 5:30pm, so please plan accordingly.
What to expect? That depends on the species. With smaller species such as a baby Alligators or Naked Mole Rats, you get to hold the animal! For a Sloth encounter you will be taken into the Sloth enclosure with an employee to assist and answer any questions you may have. Although you aren't allowed to hold a Sloth, you will be able to touch, pet and feed them!
To schedule an encounter follow these simple steps:
Step One - Add zoo admission to cart for anyone wishing to enter the zoo.
Step Two - Add the encounter(s) to cart for each person wanting to participate.
Step Three - Check out.
When checking out, it will give you an option to send us a note. Please use this space to enter the day and time you would like the encounter.