Meet the Keeper
Take your Zoo day to the next level and plan to attend a "Meet the Keeper" encounter where you may see a range of activities from animal feedings to training sessions. You may need to check the chat times posted for some animals at their habitats the day of your visit. Look for the "Meet the Keeper" signs. (Times subject to change - animal visibility not guaranteed.)
North America
| Animal | When (Mar. 15 - Nov. 15) | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Cougar | Sundays at 11:00 a.m. | Cypress Swamp - Cougar Habitat |
| Various | Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. & Thursdays at 2:30 p.m. | Streamside - Bobcat |
| Alligator | Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. (seasonal) | Cypress Swamp - Various |
| Bison/Elk | Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. | Prairie Habitat |
| Red Wolf | Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. | Red Wolf Habitat |
| Polar Bear | Thursdays at 2:00 p.m. | Rocky Coast (Ice Cave) |
| Seabird | Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. | Rocky Coast - Seabird Habitat |
Africa
| Animal | When (Mar. 15 - Nov. 15) | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Gorilla | Sundays at 11:30 a.m. | Gorilla Habitat |
| Chimpanzee | Saturdays at 3:00 p.m. (Changes to 2:00 p.m. from Nov. 16 - Mar. 14) | Chimpanzee Habitat |
| Giraffe | Sundays at 2:30 p.m. | Giraffe Overlook Two |
| Elephant | Sundays & Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m. | Elephant Habitat |
| Various | Mondays & Fridays at 3:15 p.m. | Watani Grasslands |
| Baboon | Mondays at 2:00 p.m. | Baboon Habitat |
| Red River Hog | Wednesdays at 1:15 p.m. | Red River Hog Habitat |
| Lion | Fridays at 1:45 p.m. | Lion Habitat |
Desert
| Animal | When (Mar. 15 - Nov. 15) | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sand Cat | Mondays at 11:00 a.m. | Sand Cat Habitat |
| Coati | Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. | Coati Habitat |
