Tortoise Encounters

Experience the excitement of an up-close encounter with an Aldabra tortoise! 

Available Saturdays & Sundays at 11:00 a.m.

Price:

• Annual Pass Holder – $20.00 per person
• Non-Pass Holder – $25.00 per person

Meet, interact with, and enjoy photo opportunities with Angel, our Aldabra tortoise! During this unique experience, guests will spend time with one of the largest tortoise species in the world while learning from our expert Animal Care team about Angel, her species, and tortoise conservation.

Guests will enter the habitat, hear fascinating facts about Aldabra tortoises, and spend time getting to know Angel. If she is feeling social, guests may have the opportunity to give her some gentle neck scratches, one of her favorite things! Feeding opportunities may also be offered during the experience.

Space is limited to ten (10) participants per encounter.

Guests need to arrive at encounter check-in area at least 10 minutes before your scheduled encounter time.

This experience is based on availability and can be purchased online in advance.

General Admission Tortoise Encounter Tickets

Annual Pass Holder Tortoise Encounter Tickets

Safety Measures:

• Hand sanitizer will be available following the encounter experience.

Disclaimers:

• Weather cancellations: Your encounter may be canceled due to inclement weather as determined by the Animal Care Staff.
• Other cancellations: As a working Zoo, there are times when unexpected things arise that require us to make last minute pivots to schedules. As a result, please be aware that encounters can be canceled at any time at the discretion of the Animal Care Staff.
• Tortoise Voluntary Participation: Animal Care Staff will follow our husbandry protocols to invite Angel to participate in the encounter, but her participation is voluntary. If she chooses not to participate, guests will receive a refund.