Imagine being face to face with a lion…as she licks the milk you squirt into her mouth or takes the meat you offer her from the training stick! You have a choice of lions or tigers.
You can also get up close and personal with one of our slick and acrobatic sea lions and take a picture with them.
When are these experiences scheduled? This personal unforgettable experience can be booked any day of the week for the cat training window at 8:30 a.m. before the Zoo opens to the public. Sea Lion Sessions are available either at 11:15a or 2:45p, after the sea lion show. Dates are subject to availability. And you may choose to visit the lions or the tigers.
How old do I have to be? There is no age restriction for the cat training window. The sea lion session requires an age limit of 5 years and older and a ratio of 1 adult per 1 children is needed. This is not an experience for school groups, daycare centers, or church groups.
How many people can participate in the Experience with me? We can accommodate a maximum of six people for our Cat Training Window, and a maximum of five people for the sea lion session.
How long does a Experience last? This experience typically takes 30 minutes.
Where does my experience begin? You will be met at the main entry of the Zoo by a Houston Zoo Ranger. They will escort you to the area you are scheduled to visit.
What does this experience cost? Zoo Members: $75 per person Non-Members: $100 per person
There is no discount for children participating in the tour. Experience price includes Zoo admission.
Registration and Payment
Use the registration form below to request a tour. We will contact you when your tour is approved and will require payment at this time. Please e-mail tours@houstonzoo.org or calling 713-533-6550 if you have additional questions. Various factors affect accessibility to animal areas and dates fill up quickly, so please schedule your tour at least three weeks in advance.