Amur Tiger Encounters
Animal encounters are a popular choice for those wishing to go behind-the-scenes with zookeepers, view training demonstrations and meet animals up close.
Meet Natasha, the Amur tiger who arrived as a resident in the fall of 2024. Go with a zookeeper to see her behind-the-scenes and learn about her life at the zoo as well as endangered Amur tigers in the wild. The encounter will be 30 minutes and will include watching training the zookeepers do with Natasha. Reserve a date for this limited offer encounter.
Please read the following information about pricing and registration:
Encounters are 30 minutes long, starting at 10am.
Please arrive 15 minutes early to be ready at the gate for the zookeeper.
Children must be age 9 and up to participate and must have an adult with them.
The encounter fee also includes zoo admission for the day.
Fee is $500 for a total of up to 6 people, age 9 and up only. We do not pro-rate this fee for fewer people as the experience is for one booking per date and it covers the value of the experience and staff time, regardless of whether it is for 1 person or 6 people.
Service added fees in checkout.
Encounter purchases are non-refundable.
Registration is online only.
It is fine to bring a camera for pictures and videos.
Please do not bring food or drinks to the encounter.