Go behind the scenes of the African Savannah and learn all about our three giraffes from the zoo keepers who know them best. Get face to face with the tallest animal in the Zoo, feel how powerful a giraffe’s tongue is and enjoy the unique smell of giraffes. As you’re feeding them from a bucket, feel how soft their fur is – this is an important part of their training as we desensitize them to different handlers.
As the giraffe is being fed, the zoo keeper will continue the conditioning, checking the giraffe over for any injuries, while the giraffe is stationary. The keeper will explain why training and conditioning is important, the physical adaptations to the giraffe’s natural environment and information about the unique characters of our three giraffes.
Age: You must be at least 6 years old and if you are under 14, you’ll need to be accompanied by a paying adult.
Time: Every day, except Wednesday, at 3.30pm
Cost: $110 per person (GST incl.)
Participants: 2 people only
Duration: 30 minutes
Bookings:
10% of all proceeds raised from Close Encounters support conservation projects through the Wellington Zoo Conservation Fund.
Due to the nature of working with wild animals, Wellington Zoo cannot guarantee that all animals and exhibits specified will be available. Bookings for all Close Encounters must be made in advance.