Behind-the-Scenes Tour: African Spur-Thighed Tortoise

Join the zoo in an open play environment, the last Saturday of the month anytime between 10 am to 2 pm. We will be playing and exploring the wonders of the natural world with a new topic each month. Visit the Nature Explorers page for more information.

1:30 pm Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Feathere...

Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Feathere...

Feb 29 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Behind-the-scenes educational tour of bird exhibits. Visit saczoo.org/tours for more information.

11:00 am Wildlife Stage Show @ Amphitheater

Wildlife Stage Show @ Amphitheater

Feb 29 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 am

See the Animal Ambassadors at the amphitheater for a fun, educational show hosted by our knowledgeable education staff. Stick around after the show for an up-close meet and greet with some of the animal stars.

11:15 am Lion Training Session @ Lion Exhibit

Lion Training Session @ Lion Exhibit

Feb 29 @ 11:15 am – 11:30 am

Watch animal keepers perform daily training sessions with the African lions at the mesh of their exhibit. This positive-reinforcement training is to encourage natural behaviors that allow the zookeepers to perform voluntary health checks on the lions and build trust. Please note that this is a voluntary training for the lions, and they may decide not to participate on some days.

2:30 pm Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Okapi

Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Okapi

Feb 29 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Behind-the-scenes education tour of okapi. Visit saczoo.org/tours for more information.

11:45 am Giraffe Encounter @ Giraffe Viewing Deck

Giraffe Encounter @ Giraffe Viewing Deck

Feb 29 @ 11:45 am – 12:15 pm

Get up-close-and-personal at the Tall Wonders giraffe viewing deck! Weather permitting.

2:00 pm Giraffe Encounter @ Giraffe Viewing Deck

Giraffe Encounter @ Giraffe Viewing Deck

Feb 29 @ 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Get up-close-and-personal at the Tall Wonders giraffe viewing deck! Weather permitting.