meet your favorite animals up close!
Guided by an Animal Care & Education Team
Member, these exclusive sessions give you the
chance to meet your favorite zoo animals up
close & hands on while discovering what makes each species so extraordinary!
Learn about their lives in the wild, conservation efforts, and what their daily care looks like here at Aggieland Safari. This immersive opportunity inspires curiosity, connection, and education, and you’ll walk away with memories and photos to last a lifetime!
Animal Encounters may also be booked onsite.
ANIMAL ENCOUNTER ONLINE PRICES INCLUDE ACCESS TO DRIVE THRU SAFARI AND ADVENTURE ZOO
click here to see online-exclusive animal encounter packages
Animal Encounters may also be booked onsite.
animal encounter disclaimers can be found here
Animal Encounter Schedule
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Capy CLOSE-UP
20 min session • 5+ years old • 6 people per booking
The ultimate backstage pass with our beloved capybaras: Oakley, Rumo, and their band of kids. You’ll get to meet the whole capy family, pet them, feed them their favorite treats, and learn all about the world’s largest rodent!
Encounter Price
$55 PER PERSON
Encounter + Adventure Pass Admission (Online Exclusive Price)
$90 PER PERSON
PYGMY PLAYDATE
20 min session • 5+ years old • 6 people per booking
Get an exclusive experience with the world’s cutest goats! You’ll get to be meet our adorable herd, learn all about their natural history, how to feed and care for them, and what makes these creatures so special!
Encounter Price
$15 PER PERSON
Encounter + Adventure Pass Admission (Online Exclusive Price)
$50 PER PERSON
Reptile Reservation
20 min session • 5+ years old • 6 people per booking
The perfect experience for reptile rookies and enthusiasts alike! You’ll get to meet, touch, and even hold some of our coolest cold-blooded critters. Get up close with a variety of snakes, lizards, and other scaly friends, learn about their unique traits, and discover why these often-misunderstood animals are truly remarkable.
Encounter Price
$30 PER PERSON
Encounter + Adventure Pass Admission (Online Exclusive Price)
$65 PER PERSON
Red River Rendezvous
20 min session • 5+ years old • 4 people per booking
Meet Natasha the Red River Hog! In this exclusive session you’ll get to hang out with “the Queen of Aggieland Safari” and give her pets and treats, all while learning about Natasha and her species.
Encounter Price
$40 PER PERSON
Encounter + Adventure Pass Admission (Online Exclusive Price)
$75 PER PERSON
Nilgai Facetime
20 min session • 6 people per booking
Meet our incredible Nilgai Antelope in Aggieland Safari’s newest encounter! In this protected encounter hosted in a private feeding area, you’ll get to interact with some of our sweetest and friendliest animals, feed them treats, and learn all about these fascinating and beautiful creatures.
Encounter Price
$30 PER PERSON
Encounter + Adventure Pass Admission (Online Exclusive Price)
$65 PER PERSON
LORIKEET LUAU
20 min session • 6 people per booking
Step behind the scenes for an immersive, up-close experience with our vibrant Lorikeets. Enjoy exclusive access as you meet these colorful birds, hand-feed them nectar, and discover fascinating facts about their natural habitats, behaviors, and playful personalities.
Encounter Price
$30 PER PERSON
Encounter + Adventure Pass Admission (Online Exclusive Price)
$65 PER PERSON
Interact with an animal
Get closer to a wild animal than you ever dreamed!
Learn with an Expert
Hear from our Animal Care and Education Team on habitats, feeding, conservation and more.
get the perfect photo
Bring home a long-lasting memory and a picture to share the moment.
Animal Encounter DISCLAIMERS
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No one under 5 years of age may participate or be present during the encounter
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Minors must be accompanied by a parent and/or legal guardian at all times
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Guests must wear long pants & closed toe shoes
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No food or drink is permitted during the encounter
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Guests must meet their Encounter Host at the designated location at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time or risk forfeiting their spot in the encounter. Refunds will not be provided to guests who arrive late or no-show their encounter.
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We require at least 24-hour notice to reschedule or cancel a Private Animal Encounter. Guests may modify or change their selected date via the links provided in the confirmation email. (Subject to dates and/or times of availability)
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When modifying or changing your selected date or time, Guests should ensure they have modified their entire booking (e.g. Adventure Pass Admission tickets and Animal Encounter) for the same date.
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For any additional questions or concerns regarding an Animal Encounter please call 979-599-5440.
Animal encounters are led by our Animal Care and Education Team. You'll learn about conservation efforts in the wild, all about the animal, how we take care of them, their natural habitat, diet, and more.
Please arrive at the Encounter Outpost (across from the Animal Barn) 10-15 minutes before your scheduled time. If you arrive more than 5 minutes after your encounter start time, you will not be allowed to participate
Yes! Animal well-being is a top priority at Aggieland Safari. Encounters are exhilarating for the people and a positive experience for the animals involved.
Absolutely! Feel free to snap a picture with your new BFF.
To reserve an encounter in advance online, the purchase of an Adventure Pass is required.
Adventure Pass and encounter bundles are available as packages through our online ticketing service. Online purchases can be made by navigating to the Packages page.
Guests purchasing a Safari Pass are not eligible to purchase Animal Encounters.
Cancellations or changes must be made at least 24 hours in advance of your scheduled encounter time. We do not offer refunds for encounters or no-shows. Guests who provide proper notice may reschedule their experience, and online bookings can be managed directly through your reservation to change the date as needed.
Personal items such as bags, purses, or other loose items are not permitted within the enclosures. Guests may bring a camera or cell phone to take photos. It is best to leave personal effects in your vehicle; however, your Encounter Host will also be able to safely store your personal effects in a designated locked location during your Encounter.
Closed-toed shoes are required for all encounters, and loose-fitting clothing is discouraged. During or after rain, some enclosures may have shallow standing water or muddy areas, so guests should wear footwear suitable for brief wet or muddy conditions, such as rubber boots or rubber-soled shoes.
Currently, online tickets only allow the selection of one animal encounter with admission. However, if you wish to add additional Animal Encounters during the same visit, please contact the park directly to arrange availability.