45 minutes, $65 (all ages)
Tour offered 2pm, Saturday September 24.
Learn why the koala is so sleepy as you go behind-the-scenes to meet Zaki, the only Victorian koala in the United States. Keepers will share inside stories about the marsupials at the Zoo and what makes these species so special, and introduce you to other amazing animals which might include an armadillo or naked mole rats. Then head towards the newest residents from Tasmania—the wombats! Enter their dens where you will catch up with Otto, the teddy-bear-loving wombat for a special meet and greet.
General Meet & Greet information:
Come Face to Face with some of the BioPark’s most curious and endearing animals on these keeper-guided adventures, sharing insights and fun stories about the residents at the Zoo, and discussing how Your Actions Matter in conserving our natural world. Ask your most pressing questions of the experts, and enjoy a special animal meet-and-greet encounter
Tours are limited to 4 to 10 guests to provide an ideal learning environment.Should a tour not reach the minimum number, you will be contacted 24 hours in advance for rescheduling.
Please note age requirements by tour. Strollers are generally discouraged. Should handicap accessibility be needed, please inform when booking the tour; some variations may need to be made to the promoted tour.
Situations may arise when a listed animal is not available to be seen or greeted. Keepers will do their best to ensure a quality tour, and the opportunity to meet another animal should this happen.
Bring your camera, and sturdy shoes (no sandals).