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ENCOUNTERS

Get Up Close and Personal On Your Next Trip to the Zoo!

The perfect way to meet your favourite animals up close!
Runs Year-round!


Tickets are typically released two weeks prior to encounter date.
If you do not see the date that you are looking for, please check back soon.


 

Canadian Series

Ballin' with the Armadillos

Tuesday & Friday
Meet Kuzco, our charismatic three-banded armadillo! In this unique encounter, you'll have the chance to see him up close and may even get the opportunity to gently feel his protective, armour-like shell.
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Capybara

Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday
Meet the world's largest rodent up-close and feed them some produce!
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Great Barrier Reef

Daily
Venture to our Great Barrier Reef tank to help with an afternoon feed!
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Kangaroo

Daily
Discover the magic of Australasia in our captivating 'Down Under' Wild Encounter and meet our mob of kangaroos as well as go behind-the-scenes of our Oceans and Island’s tanks!
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Mischevious Meerkats

Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Meet our mischievous mob of meerkats - Demi, Ashton, and Marvin!
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Savanna Safari

Monday, Tuesday, Friday & Saturday 
Experience an African safari without leaving the city on this trek to see our zebra, eland and watusi!
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Sunrise in Sumatra

Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Enjoy a peaceful, behind-the-scenes experience in the IndoMalayan Pavilion before the zoo opens to the public.
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Tamandua Time!

Wednesday
Join us for a unique opportunity to meet Yzma or Pacha, our resident tamanduas, relatives of the giant anteater and the only ones in an AZA-accredited facility in Canada.
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Wild Canvas Creations

Sunday
Experience an unforgettable encounter with Stirling, one of our talented outreach animals, in this unique painting session!
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Guardian Tours


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Experience!

WILD ENCOUNTER GIFT CARDS HERE!

 

Please contact us at [email protected]
or 289-200-4362 for more information.