Waddle on over to meet our feathered friends! Go behind the scenes with our African Penguins and learn all about the conservation efforts taking place for their African cousins. 

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

Day: Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday

Dates/ Time: Weekly April 25th, through October 31st, 2026.

1:00 pm

Ages: 5 & up*

Cost: $200

for groups up to 4 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