Animal Encounters
Get up close with some of your favorite Houston Zoo residents by booking one of these exclusive experiences. They come in two varieties; choose from Animal Encounters, with a focus on interacting with amazing animals, and Behind the Scenes Experiences, journeying to staff only areas of the Zoo along with the keepers who care for Zoo animals each day. Hear how you can join us and our conservation partners to help save these animals in the wild!
Is a particular date important to you? Choose by date rather than by animal or experience: 
Bug House Encounter
Rhino Encounter
Giraffe Encounter
Dingo Walk – New!
Snake Encounter – New!
Sea Lion Kiss Encounter – New!
Sloth Encounter – New!
Red Panda Encounter – New!
Elephant Encounter
Ultimate Sea Lion Encounter – New!
Cheetah Walk
Big Cat Training Encounter
Behind the Scenes at Sea Lions
Behind the Scenes at Kipp Aquarium
Behind the Scenes at the Avian
Behind the Scenes at Gorillas