Animal Encounters

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You never know what amazing animal ambassadors you’ll meet during our FREE live animal encounters!

Zookeeper holding lizard for kid to pet

What Time Are the Animal Encounters?

Showtimes vary by season, so when you arrive, check your daily schedules to find the day’s show themes, times, and locations. Shows last approximately 20 minutes.

What Animals Will I See?

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Our animal ambassador collection includes a variety of invertebrates, reptiles, and exotic mammals, so you never know what critters you’ll meet! Every show is different. Check your daily schedules to see what theme interests you the most or come to them all! All programs are subject to change due to weather, availability, or unforeseen circumstances. Thank you for understanding.

Can I Touch the Animals?

Touching is at the discretion of our zoo staff, but you are always welcome to take as many photos as you’d like! Staff will provide interaction opportunities at the end of the programs.

What Types of Animal Encounters Are There?

Amazing Animals

Come meet some incredible creatures from around the world up close and learn about God's design in the animal kingdom!

Creature Feature

Meet a mystery animal up close while interacting with our zookeepers!

Dynamic Design

Why did a loving God design animals with claws, fangs, shells, spines, or toxins? Meet some hunters and defenders to discover the answer!

What Kind is That?

How did Noah fit the animals on the ark? How is an animal kind different than a species? Meet some animals and learn the answers!

Wild Wonders

God made humans in his image and called us to be good stewards of creation. Encounter amazing animals to learn how we can glorify God by caring for pets and wildlife.

Dates and Times

July 2, 2025

12:15p.m.

July 2, 2025

02:15p.m.

July 3, 2025

12:15p.m.

July 3, 2025

02:15p.m.

July 4, 2025

12:15p.m.

July 4, 2025

02:15p.m.

July 5, 2025

12:15p.m.

July 5, 2025

02:15p.m.

July 7, 2025

12:15p.m.

July 7, 2025

02:15p.m.

July 8, 2025

12:15p.m.

July 8, 2025

02:15p.m.

July 9, 2025

12:15p.m.

July 9, 2025

02:15p.m.

July 10, 2025

12:15p.m.

July 10, 2025

02:15p.m.

July 11, 2025

12:15p.m.

July 11, 2025

02:15p.m.

July 12, 2025

12:15p.m.

July 12, 2025

02:15p.m.

July 14, 2025

12:15p.m.

July 14, 2025

02:15p.m.

July 15, 2025

12:15p.m.

July 15, 2025

02:15p.m.

July 16, 2025

12:15p.m.

July 16, 2025

02:15p.m.

July 17, 2025

12:15p.m.

July 17, 2025

02:15p.m.

July 18, 2025

12:15p.m.

July 18, 2025

02:15p.m.

July 19, 2025

12:15p.m.

July 19, 2025

02:15p.m.

July 21, 2025

12:15p.m.

July 21, 2025

02:15p.m.

July 22, 2025

02:15p.m.

July 23, 2025

12:15p.m.

July 23, 2025

02:15p.m.

July 24, 2025

12:15p.m.

July 24, 2025

02:15p.m.

July 25, 2025

12:15p.m.

July 25, 2025

02:15p.m.

July 26, 2025

12:15p.m.

July 26, 2025

02:15p.m.

July 28, 2025

12:15p.m.

July 28, 2025

02:15p.m.

July 29, 2025

12:15p.m.

July 29, 2025

02:15p.m.

July 30, 2025

12:15p.m.

July 30, 2025

02:15p.m.

July 31, 2025

12:15p.m.

July 31, 2025

02:15p.m.