Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Animal Ambassadors

• Online reservations need to be made at least 48 hours in advance.
• For additional days, time and/or animals please contact the Education Department at 916-808-8441 or by email. 
• This behind-the-scenes tour is for participants ages 2 and older. Children younger than 1 year may join as long as they are secured in a wrap or carrier on an adult. 
  
• All attendees under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a paid adult. There must be at least one adult per two children. 
• This tour is 20 minutes long with two animals. Pick two from the list below:
  • Mammals: Hedgehog or tenrec
  • Reptiles: Desert tortoise, pancake tortoise, box turtle, spiny-tailed lizard, skink, mountain king snake, gopher snake, Colombian boa or sand boa
  • Birds: currently unavailable 
• Animal availability is not guaranteed, but will do our best to accommodate your request.

• All participants are required to wear closed-toe shoes during your tour.
• All persons are required to bring their own face mask and wear it for the entire duration of the tour. Gloves will be provided by your tour guide when needed.
• The capacity for this tour is six participants. If you have more than 6 in your party, please call 916-808-8441 to get in contact with a tour specialist who can help accommodate your group.
• Tour may be canceled in the case of inclement weather.
• Visit the Behind-the-Scenes Tours page for tour descriptions, schedule, and cancellation policies.
• Same day available not guaranteed, prefer at least 48-hour advance notice.

Please be sure to print, fill out and bring the Release of Liability Form with you on the day of your tour.

IMPORTANT HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION
You will be asked to follow all Sacramento Zoo, CDC, state, and local health department guidelines. 

• By purchasing tickets, you agree to and accept the following:
  • Ticket holders are not to enter the Sacramento Zoo if:
    • You are ill or experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. These include: 
      • Fever, Cough, Shortness of breath, Runny nose, Sore throat and/or other symptoms listed on The Centers for Disease Control website.
    • You have been exposed to someone who has been diagnosed with or has symptoms of COVID-19
    • You or someone in your household has traveled internationally in the past 14 days.
  • Masks must be appropriately worn on zoo grounds.
  • Social distance from other groups.

Notes to Sacramento Zoo members:

• Members must sign in to receive member discounts. Discounts are reflected after you click "Add to Cart".
• Tours will be discounted by the cost of zoo admission only for the number of individuals that would be covered by your membership level.