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Cat Training Window and Sea Lion Experience
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.
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.
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.
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.
