Reserve a VIP Tour 

The VIP tour must be reserved in advance online and includes:

• 2-hour, behind-the-scenes tour led personally by Education Director Rich Capitan.

• VIP tours are held on Wednesdays throughout the year. Reserve online a minimum of 1 day in advance of the tour.

• VIP tours begin at 8am, one hour before the zoo opens. The tour ends at 10am.

• VIP tours are $1,000 for up to 4 participants, with each extra participant over 4 people being $250. A maximum of 6 participants allowed (or two guest add ons to the original group of 4 people).

• The base ticket of $1,000 must be purchased. The guest tickets are just add ons for groups who want to have a total of 5 or 6 participants.

• Participants must be age 9 or older.

• Tour must be purchased in advance online at least 1 day before the preferred tour date.

• VIP tour behind-the-scenes stops include polar bears, the commissary and more. Stops may be added or changed as new animals arrive or if animals have health concerns.

• Your tour purchase is non-refundable. If you need to cancel, we can reschedule for you or convert your tour purchase into a zoo donation. The tour will not be cancelled for weather.

• Email Education Director Rich Capitan here if you would like to discuss the tour with him before purchasing.