Learn about the unique needs of everything from egrets to river otters.- all while helping a zookeeper care for these amazing animals. This amazing experience should not be missed!
  • Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian, who does not pay any additional fee.
  • Cost is $100.00 per member ($150.00 per nonmember).
  • Cost includes a non-refundable deposit equal to 25% of program cost.
  • Program cancellations require advance notice of seven working days.
  • Please let us know about any serious allergies prior to scheduling a program.

Bring a Buddy!
Space is tight for Swamp Things. We close the program after one person signs up, but we can accommodate two people. So, when you book your session, you can choose to bring a second participant at a discounted rate---$25 off!

Get started by following these five easy steps:
  1. Review the Review the Get Ready for a Wild Encounter fact sheet to prepare for your adventure.
  2. Choose a date range to see when an exclusive program is available for you and/and or a friend (1 participant and optional family member or friend)
  3. Complete the online registration forms.
  4. Print your confirmation page and map.
  5. Print and complete your program waiver form.
 
Swamp Things is a 1 hour program appropriate for animal lovers and zoo fans from age 8 to adult. Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian, who does not pay any additional fee. The cost is only $100.00 per member ($150.00 per nonmember) which includes a non-refundable deposit equal to 25% of program cost. Bring along a family member or friend and pay just $175 for both of you ($275 for nonmembers). That’s a savings of $25.

If you have reviewed the Get Ready for a Wild Encounter fact sheet, it is time to enter the preferred date range for your visit and get ready to explore! 2012 Swamp Things

Swamp Things

1 Hour 3:00 - 4:00 pm * Year round Thursday or Sunday

1 Participant OR 2 Participants Age 8 or Older (Must Know Each Other) *Please note: participants age 8 to 18 yrs must be accompanied by a non-paying adult.The maximum number of participants for this Wild Encounter is 2.
The non-paying adult accompanying a minor is counted as a participant.

Ever feel you were “born on the bayou,” or do you just love swamps? Check out our Wild Encounters program in The Swamp. Work with keepers as they care for a wide variety of creatures, including insects, fish, reptiles, waterfowl, rodents, and otters.

Location: Swamp
Parking: South Lot