Animal Encounters
Cheetah Chase Theater • Presented by Madonna Rehabilitation
Meet the Zoo's newest residents! Two female cheetah cubs arrived at the Zoo on June 19, 2023! Join us at the Cheetah Chase Theater as zookeepers talk about the cubs and provide them with various enrichment!
Wild Safari Theater • Sponsored by Union Bank & Trust
Experience animals closer than ever before at the Wild Safari Theater! The Wild Safari Theater give guests a one-of-a-kind opportunity to meet their favorite animals up close and talk with real zookeepers. With multiple shows daily and many animals rotating through the schedule make sure to stop by during your next visit to the Zoo. Encounter schedules are subject to change, please see encounter times boards located by the Zoo Map for daily schedules.
Eat that Fish • Sponsored by Bryan Health
Hang out with everyone's favorite flightless bird! Eat That Fish is an interactive encounter during penguins feedings. Guests are assigned a penguin to watch and keep track of how many fish that penguins eats during the feeding. If you get the number correct there might even be a prize in store. Check the encounter times boards for Eat That Fish schedules.
| TIME | ENCOUNTER | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| 10:30 a.m. | Eat That Fish! | Penguin Pool |
| 11:00 a.m. | Cheetah Cub Corner | Cheetah Chase Theater |
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2:00 p.m. Weekends Only | Ambassador Animal | Wild Safari Theater |
| 3:00 p.m. | Eat That Fish! | Penguin Pool |
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6:00 p.m. Wild Wednesdays Only | Ambassador Animal | Wild Safari Theater |
*Animal Encounters are dependent on the weather and may change without notice. Please check the encounter times board located by the Zoo Map for daily schedules.
