meet your favorite animals up close!
Take your visit to the next level with a private Animal Encounter at Aggieland Safari! You can meet capybaras, giraffes, tamanduas, and more as a zookeeper guides you through an unforgettable hands-on experience filled with fascinating wildlife facts.
ANIMAL ENCOUNTER ONLINE PRICES INCLUDE ACCESS TO DRIVE THRU SAFARI AND WALKABOUT ADVENTURE ZOO
Animal Encounter Disclaimers can be found here!
Animal Encounters may also be booked onsite.
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. In this private zookeeper-led session, you’ll feed them their favorite treats and you’ll walk away with the most Instagram-worthy photos.
$75
PER PERSON
Reptile Reservation
20 min session • 5+ years old • 6 people per booking
Get ready for an exclusive reptile encounter! Led by our expert keepers, you'll meet amazing reptiles up close, discover their unique traits, and even have the chance to interact with them. A must-do experience for reptile enthusiasts!
$65
PER PERSON
Interact with an animal
Get closer to a wild animal than you ever dreamed!
Learn with an Expert
Hear from zookeepers 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.
Animal encounters are led by our conservation 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.
Park admission (one Adventure Pass) is included in the price of an Animal Encounter if purchased online. Encounters may be purchased on site in addition to admission if desired.
Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours in advance of your encounter time. No-shows will not be refunded.