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Classes For Adults

 
Behind The Scenes Encounters

Get a chance to visit staff only areas around the zoo and see exhibits from the other side of the rail. Learn how animals care staff keep our animals happy and healthy.

Three Paw Tours are the ultimate experience. Some of the many up close experience offered include, washing an elephant, feeding a rhinoceros or standing on the beach during a sea lion training session. (16 years and older advance registration required)

Two Paw Tours are a special opportunity to get see our animals close up. You may get to help hide treats in the tiger exhibit or help make fishsicles for the polar bears. (12 years and older advance registration required)

One Paw Tours
are available from September through May to groups of 4 or more booking 2 weeks in advance.

 
Special Interest Classes
Special Interest Classes are offered on a limited basis. Instructors offer both in-depth and introductory classes on a wide variety of topics The Zoo becomes a place of inspiration for artists and authors or a place to learn more about that special animal.
 


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