Behind the Scenes Tour

Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour featuring one of our education ambassador animals! Discover what it takes to care for our animals and even help feed them. This exciting 30-minute program offers close-up experiences with your chosen animal. You’ll have the chance to take photos and touch and interact with them, depending on the animal!


This program has a maximum of 4 attendees.

$50 per person, $100 minimum fee

Animal Encounter FAQ

The Animal Encounter is an engaging experience, for 4 guests, where you will:

  • learn about how we care for the animal
  • be able to see the animal up close
  • help provide enrichment for the animal

Both adults and children are considered guests.

Children 5 and older are able to participate in an animal encounter.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Yes, a minimum of 1 adult must be a guest during an animal encounter.

After you sponsor an animal, you will receive a confirmation email. You will email joy@outdoordiscovery.org to schedule your encounter.

Encounters must be scheduled in advance and take place during normal business hours.