We are currently not accepting any reservations for RendeZoos until further notice.

How Animal RendeZoos Work:

Book your *Animal RendeZoo by choosing your animal from the list provided below. Then, contact us to schedule your encounter using the email or phone number below. You may bring up to three of your favorite people with you to get closer to an animal of your choice with Zoo staff.

1. The number of people permitted is dependent upon the animal chosen and is thus subject to the discretion of Zoo staff at the time of booking.
2. What you do or experience during the encounters can vary depending upon the animal chosen. A typical encounter often includes helping to feed the animals (with use of appropriate feeding utensils), or giving the animals enrichment items and watching them interact with them.
3. You will get to meet the keepers and take photos of the animals behind the scenes.

*Note: All encounters will be conducted in a protected contact situation. In most cases touching the animal will not be available.

Days & Times:

Daily between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Encounters are 30 minutes long with the species of your choice.

Cost:

Specified next to the species for up to four people.
Additional people, if permitted, can be added for $50 per person.

• Payment in full will be required upon booking.
• Some experiences may be limited to fewer participants.
• Cancellations will be refunded with a minimum 24 hours notice.
• Receive a 10% discount when 3 or more encounters are booked together.

Restrictions:

• One (1) adult for every 3 children under 12 years of age is required.
• Age: Minimum of 5 years old for certain encounters.
• Children 2 years old and under are FREE and may attend, but are not permitted to feed the animals.
• Children 4 years old and under must be carried or held by the hand of an adult in their group.

To Schedule:

A minimum of (2) two weeks is required for scheduling an Animal RendeZoo.

Email encounters@dickersonparkzoo.org or call 417-833-1570