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  • Get ready for a one-of-a-kind adventure! During this up-close African Penguin Encounter, you’ll step behind the scenes, meet our penguin colony, and enjoy a personal feeding session led by one of our knowledgeable keepers. You'll learn fascinating insights about our penguins, receive answers to your questions about their care and their wild counterparts!

     

  • About your encounter 🐧

  • Program length: Approximately 45–60 minutes
    Fee: $35 per person, plus Zoo admission

    Admission is required for all guests ages 3 and up.
    Current members do not require paid admission.
    Encounters must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance.

  • 👤 Guest Information

  • 📅 Choose Your Date

    Encounters are weather and temperature dependent and are subject to cancellation or rescheduling under these circumstances. We will make all efforts to reschedule your encounter, however, rescheduling an encounter is not guaranteed. When selecting your date enter the number you are booking for next to the date.

  • 👨‍👩‍👧 Guest Details

  • Make your encounter even more special by adopting a penguin!🐧

    (Optional add-on 🧡)
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  • Animal adoptions are a fun and meaningful way to support the Zoo’s mission. Your adoption helps fund conservation, education, and daily enrichment.

    Choose from four of our penguin friends! 

    $50 adoption level - Your adoption package includes:

    • A personalized adoption certificate
    • Penguin fact sheet
    • Photo of your adopted penguin
    • An exclusive penguin plush with the matching penguin arm band
      (pick-up at the membership booth before/after your penguin encounter time.)
    • Digital items sent directly to your email!

  • 💵 Pricing & Payment

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    Payment Methods

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    After submitting the form, you will be redirected to Apple Pay to complete the payment.
    After submitting the form, you will be redirected to Google Pay to complete the payment.
    After submitting the form, you will be redirected to Cash App Pay to complete the payment.

  • 📌 Encounter Rules

    Encounters are subject to cancellation for disruptive or unsafe behavior, no refunds will be provided. 
    • Guests must be 18+ to attend without an adult chaperone
    • Closed-toe shoes must be worn
    • Long pants are recommended
    • No food or drink in the encounter area
    • No loose or free hanging jewelry or accessories
    • All bags, wagons, strollers, or accessories will be left outside the encounter area
    • Guests must remain seated for the duration of the encounter
    • Guests must refrain from touching or reaching at the penguins
    • Guests must refrain from yelling or making fast motions
    • Personal photos and videos are welcome. No live streaming or live calls during the encounter
    • Young children must be able to sit unassisted or be held during the encounter, no infant seats will be permitted
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