You will stand toe to toe with these gentle giants and learn how giraffe are ambassadors for their cousins in Africa.

A portion of your Wild Encounter supports our Zoo Conservation Fund.

Day: Thursdays-Sundays April 23rd-October 31st

Winter times are available to reserve now! Fridays-Sundays November 6th, 2026 - April 18th, 2027

Dates/ Time: Select days each week from January 1st, 2026 - April 18th, 2027

2:00 pm

Ages: 5 & up*

Cost: $250

for groups up to 6 participants

*Children age 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult who has also purchased a Wild Encounter.

** Admission is not included with your Wild Encounter purchase. 

Cancellation and Refund Policies: Wild Encounters are held rain or shine. Refunds (minus 10% processing fee) are available if you cancel at least 2 weeks in advance. No refund if you cancel less than 2 weeks in advance, but the zoo will make every effort to reschedule your Encounter. The zoo reserves the right to cancel any Wild Encounter or offer an equivalent substitute at any time due to animal health or safety issues. In the event of a zoo cancellation, a full refund will be offered