ENCOUNTERS
CAPY CLOSE-UP
20 mins • 5+ years • 6 people max
Step into the world of our capybaras and experience these gentle, highly social animals up close. You’ll also get to partake in providing enrichment, like offering one of their favorite treats! You’ll discover how they communicate, build relationships, and thrive in their natural habitats. This encounter is designed to deepen your understanding of capybaras in the wild and the importance of protecting the ecosystems they call home.
Encounter cost: $55 per person
RED RIVER RENDEZVOUS
20 mins • 5+ years • 4 people max
Meet Natasha, our ambassador red river hog, and discover the intelligence and personality of this unique species. Through up-close interaction and enrichment, you’ll learn about their natural behaviors, habitats, and the challenges they face in the forests of Africa. This experience helps foster a meaningful connection to wildlife and highlights the importance of conserving these incredible animals in the wild.
Encounter cost: $40 per person
Reptile RESERVATION
20 mins • 5+ years • 6 people max
Get up close with our animal ambassador reptiles and discover the incredible diversity of this often-misunderstood group. You’ll meet a variety of snakes, lizards, and even invertebrates while learning about their unique adaptations and behaviors. Through hands-on interaction, this experience fosters a deeper appreciation for reptiles and the efforts needed to protect them in the wild.
Encounter cost: $30 per person
PYGMY PLAYDATE
20 mins • 5+ years • 6 people max
Connect with some of our most charismatic residents while discovering the fascinating story of domestic goats. You’ll learn how goats were first domesticated, their adaptations over time, and how their wild relatives continue to navigate changing environments today. This experience highlights the relationship between people, animals, and the importance of responsible stewardship for all animal species.
Encounter cost: $15 per person
NILGAI FACETIME
20 mins • 6 people max
Meet our Nilgai ladies and gain a deeper appreciation for Asia’s largest antelope! As you participate in enrichment by offering a favorite snack, you’ll learn about their natural behaviors, habitats, and the unique non-native populations right here in Texas. This experience is designed to connect you to the bigger picture preserving grassland ecosystems and their animals across the globe.
Encounter cost: $35 per person
LORIKEET LUAU
20 mins • 6 people max
Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of our lorikeets as they swoop in for a close-up encounter. As you offer nectar and observe their lively behaviors, you’ll learn about the important role these birds play as pollinators in their native habitats. This experience is designed to inspire a deeper understanding of avian conservation around the world, and the need to protect the ecosystems that support pollinator species such as these in the wild.