Learn what enrichment is, why it's essential to animal welfare, and explore different types. Help with a training session, create enrichment items for animals, and observe them interact with your creations. 

• Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 1:30pm; Selected Fridays and Saturdays at 2:45pm
• $75 per person zoo member
• $96 per person non-member

Reservation Requirements: 

• Online reservations need to be made at least 24 hours in advance.
• For additional days or times please contact the Education Department at 916-808-8441 or by email. 

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.

Age Restrictions: 

• for ages 8 and older, 1:2 parent child ratio.
• All attendees under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a paid adult. There must be at least one adult per two children. 

Tour Information: 

• Duration 60 minutes
• Capacity: up to 4 participants. If you have more than four in your party, please call 916-808-8441 to get in contact with a tour specialist who can help accommodate your group.
• Arrive time: Please arrive on time, as the tour will begin promptly at 1:30pm (Tues., Wed., Thurs.) or 2:45pm (Fri. and Sat.). Late arrivals may not be able to join the tour. 
• Animal participation is not guaranteed. Animals have free choice to participate or not participate in any encounter. The animals also have fee choice to leave the encounter at anytime.
• Visit the Behind-the-Scenes Tours page for tour descriptions, schedule, and cancellation policies.

Health and Safety: 

• Closed-toed shoes are highly encouraged for safety.
• Eating and drinking (except water) is not permitted during the tour.
• Illness: If you are ill, experiencing symptoms of COVID or have been exposed to someone with COVID in the last two weeks, we ask that you reschedule your tour. This is for the safety of our animals. 
• Participants may be asked to wear a face mask and/or gloves during the tour. The mask must be worn properly over your nose and mouth. They will be provided by your guide if needed. This is for the safety of our animals. 

Please be sure to print, fill out and bring the Release of Liability Form with you on the day of your tour. You can also fill it out when you check in at membership.