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Wild Encounters
Live animal presentations
Looking for a WILD adventure during your Zoo Visit?
Head to the Wild Encounters Stage to get up close with a variety of animals, like fascinating reptiles, free-flighted birds, porcupines, and much more.
Regular Schedule:
Monday – Thursday: 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
- The encounters run every hour on the half hour.
- Showtimes: 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m.
Friday – Sunday: 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- The encounters run every half hour.
- Showtimes: 9:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m.
Wild Encounters are subject to scheduling changes depending on animal comfort level and the weather.
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