Ever wonder what it's like to be a cheetah keeper? Now's your chance! You’ll help clean the exhibit, learn about their daily care, and how keepers maintain a safe and enriching environment for these incredible animals. You’ll get to place the cheetah’s food, meaty bones, in the habitat, creating an enrichment activity that encourages their natural behaviors. The experience concludes with a rewarding moment as you watch the cheetahs return to their habitat and excitedly search for their food.

• Thursdays at 8:15am
• $99 per person zoo member
• $120 per person non-members

Reservation Requirements: 

• Online reservations need to be made at least 48 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 10 and older, 1:1 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 one child.
• Children under the age of 10 are not allowed on the tour.

Tour Information:

• Duration: 60 - 90 minutes long.
• 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.
• Arrival time: Please arrive on time, as the tour will begin promptly at 8:15am. 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 free 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 required 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 or our cheetahs. 
• All participants are required to wear a 3-layered face mask that is provided by the zoo when preparing any animal food. The mask must be worn properly over your nose and mouth. Gloves will be provided by your tour guide when needed.

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.