The NEW Zoo features a variety of fun, educational programs throughout the week. Opportunities are available for guests to purchase “VIP Tickets” to gain access to some very special experiences. Check out the schedules below! All programs are approximately 15-20 minutes in length. Tickets are available for sale up until 30 minutes prior to the start time of the program and can be purchased on arrival to the Zoo as long as they are not sold out online in advance. Admission to the NEW Zoo is not included in the price of these programs but IS required for entry into the Zoo to enjoy any of the following programs.

African Penguin Feeding VIP Experience

• Toss fish to our birds while standing inside the penguin habitat! Get a tour of the penguin den building.
• Starting Memorial Day weekend, will occur DAILY at 12:30 p.m. – seven days a week!
• Penguin Feeding Experiences are designed for small groups of up to six people (when counting those aged 2 and above). Children under age 2 do not count towards the maximum number and are allowed into the feeding area as long as they are held by an adult. Every group of up to six must include at least one adult. Smaller groups are welcome to participate! You do not need six people to purchase the ticket to feed the penguins.
• Tickets are sold *per group* and should be purchased in advance – only ONE ticket is available per day!
  • Tickets are $60 per group of up to 6 people
  • The $60 program fee applies to all groups, including those with fewer than 6 people. More than 6 people are not permitted to participate.
  • Members receive a discount that applies automatically to your shopping cart when you are logged into the payment system! See bottom of this page for instructions for logging in if you’re unsure.
• Tickets non-refundable and are valid ONLY on the date for which you purchase them, so please ensure you are selecting the correct date before you buy
• Please note: people with fish allergies should not participate in penguin feedings

Pelican Feeding VIP Experience

• Occurs daily at 12:00 p.m. for the summer, starting Saturday, May 24th
• Tickets are sold per person and recommended to be purchased in advance
  • Tickets are $15 per person
  • Only six tickets are available per day!
  • Zoo members receive a discount that applies automatically when you are logged into the payment system (see instructions below)
• Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult (the adult does NOT have to have a ticket to feed)
• Tickets non-refundable and are valid ONLY on the date for which you purchase them, so please ensure you are selecting the correct date before you buy
• Please note: people with fish allergies should not participate in pelican feedings

Snow Leopard VIP Experience

• Step inside the Lee & Kathy Anderson Snow Leopard Den to learn about how we care for Bodhi and Ahava!
• Occurs at 10:00 a.m. daily starting Saturday May 24th
• Snow Leopard Den Tours are designed for small groups of up to six people (when counting those aged 2 and above). Children under age 2 do not count towards the maximum number and are allowed into the den as long as they are held by an adult. Strollers are not permitted in the den. Every group of up to six must include at least one adult. Smaller groups are welcome to participate! You do not need six people to participate.
• Tickets are sold *per group* and should be purchased in advance
  • Tickets are $60 per group of up to 6 people
  • The $60 program fee applies to all groups, including those with fewer than 6 people. More than 6 people are not permitted to participate.
  • Members receive a discount that applies automatically to your shopping cart when you are logged into the payment system! See bottom of this page for instructions for logging in if you’re unsure.
• Tickets non-refundable and are valid ONLY on the date for which you purchase them, so please ensure you are selecting the correct date before you buy
• Close-toed shoes are recommended

Aldabra Tortoise VIP Experience 

• Occurs daily at 1:30 p.m. starting on Saturday May 24th
• Step inside the Aldabra Tortoise habitat to meet Al & Tootie up close and personal! Learn all about the tortoises, take photos, and learn about the history of this once-endangered species and how we care for them.
• Designed for small groups of up to six people (when counting those aged 2 and above). Children under age 2 do not count towards the maximum number and are allowed into the habitat as long as they are held by an adult. Strollers are not permitted in the habitat. Every group of up to six must include at least one adult. Smaller groups are welcome to participate! You do not need six people to participate in this experience.
• Tickets are sold *per group* and should be purchased in advance
  • Tickets are $60 per group of up to 6 people
  • The $60 program fee applies to all groups, including those with fewer than 6 people. More than 6 people are not permitted to participate.
  • Members receive a discount that applies automatically to your shopping cart when you are logged into the payment system! See bottom of this page for instructions for logging in if you’re unsure.
• Close-toed shoes are recommended

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I’m a Zoo Member. How do I receive my discount when purchasing online?

Your discount will automatically apply as long as you are logged into your Membership Account with our shopping system. If you haven’t already, create your Membership Account today with our online shopping system (called “Blackbaud”) on the page linked below. Be sure to use the same email address that is connected to your Zoo Membership – otherwise, the system may not recognize you as a Zoo Member. If you need us to change the email address associated with your Membership, send us an email.

I have a Blackbaud account for my Zoo Membership but forgot my password or am having trouble resetting it.

You should be able to send a reset password email with the link below.

How do I log in to receive my Zoo Member discount?

After you click on the ticket sales link, click on the “Sign In” button located on the top right corner of your screen (see image below). The login works best on desktop computers vs mobile devices, but can be done on a mobile device. You’ll need to click directly into the box that says “email” and then can use your tab or ^/v buttons to navigate to the Password box and then to the “Sign in” button.

After you click “Sign in,” you may need to scroll to the bottom of your page to find the Sign In box: