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Behind the Scenes at the Zoo Walking Tour
Daily
Ever wondered what is behind the brush gates at the Zoo?
Giraffe Close Encounter
11:00am, 11:20am, 1:30pm, 1:50pm
Take your day to new heights!
Bush Buddies Behind-the-Scenes
11:30am, daily
Awesome Aussies
African Painted Dog Behind-the-Scenes
Thursday and Sunday
A paw-some pack!
Early Morning Savannah Walk
Rise and roar!
Sun Bear Behind-the-Scenes
Tuesday and Sunday
A bear-y memorable encounter.
Rhinoceros Close Encounter
2:10pm
A rhinormous introduction!
Be a Keeper Savannah
8:00am
Orangutan Behind-the-Scenes
Ape-solutely amazing!
Best of Australia
8:00am
Aussie, Aussie, Aussie!
Galapagos Tortoise Close Encounter
Saturday and Sunday (October - March)
Tortoi-lly awesome!
Penguin Close Encounter
2:45pm (October - March)
Thursday and Sunday (October - March)
Tiger Behind-the-Scenes
Wednesday
Look into the eye of the tiger!
Bull Elephant Art Spray
Exclusive, amazing and the big daddy of all souvenirs!
Bull Elephant
Weekly
Meet our golden prince!
Red Panda
Be a Keeper - Primates
8.00am
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Santa at the Zoo
Don your elf ears and put on your Christmas hat – Santa is coming to the Zoo!
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